iPhone Users Warned About Email Bombing Cyber Attacks
iPhone users worldwide, particularly in the United States and Western countries, are being warned about email bombing attacks. In these incidents, cybercriminals flood users’ inboxes with malicious content, leading to significant mental stress and frustration. These emails, often written in languages such as English, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian, may also contain malware capable of locking users out of their systems in no time.
Agence France Presse Targeted by Cyber Attack
Agence France Presse, the oldest news agency in France, has recently fallen victim to a cyber attack that appears to have subsided. However, the agency’s website remains under maintenance and is currently inaccessible. While some links are still down, IT teams are optimistic about restoring full functionality by the end of the week. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the attack was ransomware-related or a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. Media organizations frequently face ransomware threats, as attackers often encrypt their databases until a ransom is paid.
Ireland to Monitor National Web Traffic
In a groundbreaking move, the Irish government plans to empower its National Cybersecurity Centre with additional authority to monitor web traffic generated within the country. This initiative represents one of the first official attempts at government-sponsored internet surveillance aimed at addressing national security threats.
Historically, in 2013, there were rumors that the Pentagon monitored all web traffic in the United States. However, further details emerged only after whistleblower Edward Snowden sought asylum in Russia, revealing extensive surveillance practices. Now, Ireland is poised to become the first nation to officially implement such monitoring of internet traffic.
Gmail to Suspend Service for Accounts Lacking Strong Security
Starting October 1, Google will suspend access to Gmail accounts that are only protected by a username and password. Users with such accounts will be locked out until they enable either multi-factor authentication or a passkey. This measure aims to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access to Gmail accounts.
