European and US law enforcement have taken down AVCheck, a major cyber crime system used by hackers to test if security tools could detect their malware in a combined operation. The police also collected information about the cyber criminals themselves. According to the Netherlands police’s report, they exploited the mistakes of the criminal website’s admins. […]
Summary The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is reshaping industries by making operations more efficient and insightful. Businesses in sectors like manufacturing, logistics, energy, and supply chain are increasingly connecting their legacy equipment and assets to cloud platforms, but this rapid adoption introduces significant cybersecurity risks. The industrial edge, where traditional machinery meets modern services, […]
Summary Dave Russell, Head of Strategy at Veeam, highlights the dangerously lax approach many organisations have towards data resilience, especially in an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated. Despite heightened awareness, many businesses are still woefully unprepared for potential data breaches. A report co-authored by Veeam and McKinsey reveals alarming findings: while 69% of […]
Aspen Digital is calling for federal support for state and local governments to combat rising cyber threats from nation-states. With increasing incidents of cyberattacks targeting public sectors, there’s a pressing need for adequate funding and resources for cybersecurity measures. Source: Inside Cyber Security Key Points State and local governments require ongoing federal funding to bolster […]
Summary Anne Neuberger, former Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber, has highlighted the potential for using artificial intelligence to reboot the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) efforts. Speaking at a recent event, she expressed the need for better measurements of cyber resilience regarding critical infrastructure, particularly in the context of national security threats. Source: […]
The article dives into the chaos surrounding the infamous Lizard Squad hacks during the Christmas period, highlighting the experiences of gamers and the significant fallout from these DDoS attacks on gaming networks. In a remarkable twist, the piece also captures interviews with members of Lizard Squad, their motivations, and the reactions from affected players. Source: […]
The digital age has made it a piece of cake to launch a startup. But it also comes with its fair share of challenges—especially when cyber threats are knocking at the door. As if keeping up with the competition wasn’t enough, startups are now finding themselves in the crosshairs of hackers looking to exploit every […]
The Administrative Court in Linköping has recently overturned a hefty warning and fine imposed by the Swedish Gambling Authority on Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB. This decision follows an appeal from Svenska Spel against the SEK 100 million sanction, originally given following a duty of care inspection in 2021. Source: G3 Newswire Key Points […]
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against LiveScore Bet after ads were found to breach regulations by appearing to minors. The authority has mandated that these ads must not appear in the under-18 version of the LiveScore app again. Complaint Details The complaint involved two ads displayed on the LiveScore app, […]
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