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Whitehall vulnerable to Cyber Attacks and malware threats
Whitehall, a term that refers both to the British government administration and a specific geographic location in central London, has recently garnered attention for its vulnerability to cyberattacks. This issue stems primarily from the reliance on outdated IT infrastructure, a problem that has left critical government departments exposed to potential breaches. The findings were outlined […]
Protection Against Deepfake Cyber Threats: Navigating the Future of Digital Security
The rise of deepfakes, artificial media that use AI to create hyper-realistic yet entirely fabricated images, videos, or audio, has created a new wave of cyber threats. While the technology behind deepfakes offers creative and entertainment potential, it has also opened up significant security vulnerabilities for individuals, businesses, and even governments. Deepfakes can be used […]
Cyber Threat from Bonnie Blue and Lilly Phillips of OnlyFans
For some time, Cybersecurity Insiders have been alerting readers to the various cyber threats, such as ransomware, malware, crypto-mining software, and DDoS attacks. However, a new and unusual trend has recently gained momentum, rapidly trending on search engines. A woman named Bonnie Blue has claimed to have participated in a “S@# marathon” in a London […]
Can Failing to Log Out from Online Accounts Pose a Cybersecurity Threat?
In today’s digital age, online accounts have become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. From banking to social media, email to work-related platforms, the number of accounts we manage is ever-increasing. However, many users are unaware of the potential risks associated with simply neglecting to log out of these accounts, especially when […]
The Most Notorious Cyber Threat Groups: A Global Overview
In the digital age, cyber threats have evolved from isolated incidents to organized, sophisticated attacks that can target governments, corporations, and individuals worldwide. Among these threats are cybercriminal groups, state-sponsored hackers, and hacktivists that operate under various motives—ranging from financial gain to political objectives. Some of these groups have earned infamy due to their highly […]
Cybersecurity Strategy: Understanding the Benefits of Continuous Threat Exposure Management
The cybersecurity industry is littered with buzzwords, technologies and acronyms that can often be overwhelming for security professionals doing their best to keep up and ensure their organizations are being adequately protected. Naturally, it’s the leading analyst, research and consulting agencies that security practitioners listen to the most when it comes to making decisions regarding […]
Google to launch threat detection AI powered feature to all Android phones
Google is preparing to introduce a new threat detection feature for its Android 14 and 15 operating systems by the end of this year. This innovative feature aims to enhance device security by preventing unauthorized access in the event of theft or snatching. When the device detects suspicious activity, such as being grabbed and the […]
How Sanctions Can Help in Fighting State-Sponsored Ransomware Actors
In recent years, the threat posed by state-sponsored ransomware actors has become increasingly pronounced, with malicious cyber activities orchestrated by governments or their proxies posing significant risks to global cybersecurity. As these actors continue to exploit vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and institutions worldwide, there is a growing consensus among cyber-security experts and policymakers that sanctions […]
The Threat That Can’t Be Ignored: CVE-2023-46604 in Apache ActiveMQ
[By Mike Walters, President and co-founder of Action1] In 2023, we witnessed numerous security vulnerabilities making headlines, with a few recent examples being CitrixBleed and libwebp. However, there is another vulnerability that demands immediate attention, despite not receiving the level of recognition it truly deserves in the media. Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-46604, […]
The Latest Threat CISOs Cannot Afford to Ignore—Business Payment Fraud
[By Shai Gabay, CEO, Trustmi] As if the list of things keeping CISOs up at night wasn’t long enough, cyberattacks on finance teams and business payment processes are now a priority because they are in the bullseye of bad actors. According to a 2023 webcast poll from Deloitte Center for Controllership™, more than 48 percent […]
