Vietnam is making waves in the tech world, with a bold strategy to use digital innovation as a key driver for national growth. The country’s top tech player, FPT Corporation, is at the forefront, pushing boundaries in AI and digital transformation. Key Points Resolution 57 adopted in December 2024 focuses on science, technology, and digital […]
Summary This article by Vytautas Kaziukonis discusses the critical connection between a country’s e-security framework and the cybersecurity resilience of businesses. As nations bolster their cybersecurity regulations to protect citizens, many enterprises still find themselves vulnerable to cyber threats, raising questions about the effectiveness of these measures. Key Points Many countries are enhancing their cybersecurity […]
Marks and Spencer has come out with a new update for customers regarding contactless payments, as they continue to be affected by a recent cyber incident. Customers have faced issues with tap-and-go payments and click-and-collect services, leading to frustration at their local stores. Source: Express.co.uk Key Points M&S has announced they are currently not accepting […]
Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL), recently collaborated with Louisiana State University (LSU) to enhance cyber defence training. This initiative occurred at CISA’s Control Environment Laboratory Resource (CELR) in Idaho Falls, focusing on training for high-impact cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT) […]
Summary Marks & Spencer has announced ongoing issues with contactless payments due to a recent cyber incident affecting their stores. Customers reported difficulties in making contactless payments and collecting online orders over the weekend. M&S is currently collaborating with cyber security experts to resolve the issue. Source: The Mirror Key Points M&S is currently unable […]
The Edgescan 2025 Vulnerability Statistics Report provides an insightful overview of the global cybersecurity landscape, highlighting trends, vulnerabilities, and security readiness based on thorough assessments from 2024. Key Points Over 33% of discovered vulnerabilities are critical or high severity. SQL Injection remains the most common critical web application vulnerability. The average time to remediate critical […]
Rakuten Mobile and Cloudflare have joined forces to enhance mobile security across Japan, targeting corporate clients in need of robust security measures amid the evolving digital landscape. Mobile Security in Japan The partnership aims to deliver Zero Trust as a managed service, allowing Rakuten Mobile to offer Cloudflare’s advanced cybersecurity tools to businesses of all […]
Cyber criminals are escalating their demands, targeting small and medium-sized businesses during data breaches. A recent study unveiled that over half of these breaches involve ransom demands, leaving many victims in a tight spot. Key Points Ransomware attacks made up 44% of all data breaches in 2024, increasing by 37% from the previous year. 51% […]
The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) for 2025 has set alarm bells ringing in the healthcare sector, revealing a shocking rise in cyberthreats. The report shows that system intrusion has overtaken errors as the predominant cause of data breaches, marking a worrying trend for healthcare organisations already battling numerous security issues. Source: Verizon DBIR […]
Summary Cybercriminals wreaked havoc in 2024, with Americans losing over $16.6 billion to scams, a staggering increase of 33% from the previous year, according to the recent FBI report. The majority of these losses stemmed from cyber-enabled fraud, impacting particularly vulnerable groups, like seniors. Ransomware also remained a major threat, prompting serious concerns about national […]
