Infosecurity News
Cloudflare Introduces E2E Post-Quantum Cryptography Protections
Cloudflare introduces E2E post-quantum cryptography, enhancing security against quantum threats
UK's Online Safety Act: Ofcom Can Now Issue Sanctions
From March 17, Ofcom will enforce rules requiring tech platforms operating in the UK to remove illegal content, including child abuse material
Researchers Confirm BlackLock as Eldorado Rebrand
DarkAtlas researchers have uncovered a direct link between BlackLock and the Eldorado ransomware group, confirming a rebranded identity of the notorious threat actor
US Legislators Demand Transparency in Apple's UK Backdoor Court Fight
A bipartisan delegation of US Congresspeople and Senators has asked the hearing between the UK government and Apple to be made public
£1M Lost as UK Social Media and Email Account Hacks Skyrocket
Action Fraud reported a spike in social media and email account hacks in 2024, resulting in losses of nearly £1m
Security Database Aims to Empower Non-Profits
Common Good Cyber has released a new mapping database designed to help NGOs find the security tools they need
Tj-actions Supply Chain Attack Exposes 23,000 Organizations
Researchers warn that popular open source software package tj-actions has been compromised
LockBit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US
US authorities have extradited Rostislav Panev on charges of being a developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware
Fraudsters Impersonate Clop Ransomware to Extort Businesses
Barracuda observed threat actors impersonating the Clop ransomware group via email to extort payments, claiming to have exfiltrated sensitive data
Cybersecurity Industry Falls Short on Collaboration, Says Former GCHQ Director
Sir Jeremy Fleming spoke during Palo Alto Networks’ Ignite event in London on March 13
Volt Typhoon Accessed US OT Network for Nearly a Year
Volt Typhoon's ten-month intrusion of Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments exposes vulnerabilities in the US electric grid
CISA, FBI Warn of Medusa Ransomware Impacting Critical Infrastructure
CISA and FBI warn of Medusa ransomware impacting over 300 victims across critical infrastructure sectors with double extortion tactics
‘ClickFix’ Phishing Scam Impersonates Booking.com to Target Hospitality
Microsoft said the ongoing phishing campaign is designed to infect hospitality firms with multiple credential-stealing malware
Tech Complexity Puts UK Cybersecurity at Risk
Palo Alto Networks found that nearly two-thirds of UK organizations cited technology complexity as the most significant challenge towards building a sophisticated security posture
VC Investment in Cyber Startups Surges 35%
VC firms invested 35% more in cybersecurity startups in North America and Europe in Q4 2024 than a year previously
UK ICO Fires GDPR “Warning Shot” Over Use of Children’s Data
The UK’s information commissioner has warned that all digital firms using children’s data must follow the GDPR
ISACA London Chapter's E-Voting System Comes Under Scrutiny
ISACA London Chapter members demand e-voting system investigation over security and privacy concerns
iOS 18.3.2 Patches Actively Exploited WebKit Vulnerability
iOS 18.3.2 patches actively exploited WebKit flaw, addressing critical security risks for users
Trump Administration Shakes Up CISA with Staff and Funding Cuts
In a new round of cuts since Donald Trump became president, 100 people working with the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency saw their contracts terminated
Machine Identities Outnumber Humans Increasing Risk Seven-Fold
Surging machine identities, faster threat detection and fewer vulnerabilities are shaping cloud security according to a new report
