China’s Giant New Gamble With Digital IDs
China’s Giant New Gamble With Digital IDs China is set to roll out digital IDs for internet usage on July 15, transitioning the control of online verification from private companies…
US Probes Whether Negotiator Took Slice of Hacker Payments
US Probes Whether Negotiator Took Slice of Hacker Payments The US Justice Department is currently investigating a former employee of DigitalMint, a firm that handles negotiations with hackers during ransomware…
What is the principle of least privilege (POLP)?
What is the principle of least privilege (POLP)? The principle of least privilege (POLP) is all about restricting users’ access rights to only what’s necessary for their job. It’s a…
What is business continuity software?
What is business continuity software? Business continuity software is designed to streamline the processes involved in business continuity planning (BCP) and management (BCM). It helps organisations perform business impact analyses…
China-linked hackers spoof big-name brand websites to steal shoppers’ payment info
China-linked hackers spoof big-name brand websites to steal shoppers’ payment info Summary Researchers have exposed a vast network of fake retail websites that impersonate major global brands, aiming to steal…
Medical device company Surmodics reports cyberattack, says it’s still recovering
Medical device company Surmodics reports cyberattack, says it’s still recovering Minnesota-based company Surmodics has experienced a cyberattack that began on June 5, resulting in parts of its IT systems being…
23andMe’s new owner says your DNA is safe this time
23andMe’s new owner says your DNA is safe this time The new owner of 23andMe, the TTAM Research Institute, has reached out to customers, assuring them that their DNA data…
Germany seeks deeper partnership with Israel on cybersecurity
Germany seeks deeper partnership with Israel on cybersecurity Germany is gearing up to bolster its cybersecurity partnership with Israel by setting up a joint cyber research centre. This move comes…
Hacker with ‘political agenda’ stole data from Columbia, university says
Hacker with ‘political agenda’ stole data from Columbia, university says Summary A hacktivist infiltrated Columbia University’s IT systems, stealing targeted student data as part of a political agenda. The university…
UK Eyes New Law as 1885 Telegraph Act Proves Inadequate for Cable Sabotage
UK Eyes New Law as 1885 Telegraph Act Proves Inadequate for Cable Sabotage The UK government is stepping up to modernise its approach to cable sabotage with a new law,…