Hacktivists and cyberattackers are gaining a stronghold over the United Arab Emirates as well as other countries in the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC). Threat actors consider this region a prime target because it is the center of trade and commerce, as well as the hub of significant geopolitical issues.
Chandrayaan 3- the Indian spacecraft landed on the moon’s surface, making India the 4th country to achieve this astonishing feat! India has been investing consistently in its space missions, astronomical capabilities, and ground support infrastructure. However, at present, this South Asian country needs to concentrate on cybersecurity as Indian space infrastructure is being targeted left, right, and center by threat actors.
The Fox Kitten threat group is creating ripples in the cyber world. The threat actors are proactively attacking prominent USA-based organizations. As per the investigations by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI, the Fox Kitten group is being sponsored by Iran to carry out these malicious cyberattacks against the USA.
The UAE has been experiencing a sudden surge of 11.7% in malware detections since January 2024. The trend is more or less similar among most of the EMEA countries. They are facing increased malware and ransomware attacks. However, the conditions in MENA nations are worse than in EMEA countries. As per the report, Bahrain (63.2% malware detection) tops the list of MENA countries on the radar of threat actors. Egypt is not far behind and has managed to be in the second spot (42.6%)
The latest hacking incident has proved that even students are not safe from cyberattacks! Mobile Guardian, a classroom management platform for seamless digital management, was attacked by a threat actor recently. The attack affected users across Singapore. North America and Europe. As many as 13000 devices got completely wiped out and those students simply lost all their data.
The “blue screen of death” brought the world to a standstill last Friday. From aviation to health, elections to IT and banking, every sector was affected by the Windows crash. There was complete chaos and confusion while authorities grappled with the situation.
Group 42, the UAE-based AI firm, is getting all the attention from the US and not for the right reasons. The government of the USA believes that Group 42 has close ties with China and their operations may lead to technology leaks. Group 42, on its part, has assured the US government that it is gradually cutting all sorts of intelligence and military ties with China. However, the US authorities are visibly not happy.
Off lately, Microsoft has been bearing the brunt for its highly controversial AI-powered ‘Recall’ feature. Amid all the uproar and opposition, the tech giant has finally decided to revamp the criticized ‘Recall’ feature.
Cybercrime is no longer a localized activity. In fact, cybercrimes take place across the globe, which makes it immensely difficult for judicial processes and law enforcement teams to combat the menace. Geopolitical barriers, along with cultural and lingual differences, further add to the woes.
In 2024, elections have been scheduled in 55 countries, giving more than 2 billion voters the opportunity to choose their leaders and enjoy their democratic rights. While parties leave no stone unturned to propagate their agendas and win the hearts (and votes) of citizens, some bad creatures of the cyber world are planning ahead of upcoming elections to plague them with social engineering, phishing, and spoofing attempts.
Phishing attacks are gradually turning into a global menace. Surprisingly enough, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in their proliferation. Threat actors have started leveraging AI to enhance their phishing tactics and effortlessly evade security setups.
For a lot of people, protection is something that happens retroactively. You only think about security after your home has been broken or your car has been stolen. Before that, these instances only seem to happen to other people.
Cybercriminals have always managed to give a hard time to the cybersecurity system by leveraging the latest technology. This time, they are using AI or Artificial Intelligence as their trump card. AI is posing a severe threat to cybersecurity setup as it is being exploited by phishing actors in their malicious activities. In fact, it won’t be wrong to say that artificial intelligence has opened up new avenues for these threat actors to obtain sensitive details in the most innovative ways ever.
You can’t prevent a threat you don’t understand, but how do you understand these cyber threats? The answer is simple: you gather as much data as possible from previous instances, analyze them, and use sophisticated analytical tools to turn this data into insights. Here’s how all of this works and how you can use it to improve your digital security.
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Google announces many state-of-the-art security features, including AI-based ones, for Workspace users that can significantly help them combat phishing attacks and advanced cyber threats.
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With the inception of generative AI tools, the cybersecurity landscape is witnessing an alarming trend. Threat actors are leveraging the power of AI chatbots for malicious purposes, further streamlining malware attack mechanisms.
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A corporate traveler must evaluate how well-poised they are to ward off cyberattacks. Accordingly, they can adopt measures to ensure better security during their journeys.
A major security breach has recently hit the US Marshals Service, putting sensitive information at risk, according to senior law enforcement officials. Learn more about the details of the breach, how it happened, the data at risk, and the steps being taken to address it.
The US Marshals Service was hit by a major security breach this month, with hackers breaking into and stealing data from a computer system that contained personal information about investigative targets and agency employees, as confirmed by a spokesman for the service on Monday.
TELUS, the Canadian telecom giant, is investigating a potential data breach after a threat actor leaked what appears to be employee data and source code. TELUS has initiated an investigation in response to the breach to assess the scope of the incident and safeguard its customers and staff from any potential risks. Stay updated with the latest developments on this incident with this article as we share what happened, how it happened, and what TELUS is doing.
Advanced threat protection solutions, such as anti-phishing, anti-spoofing, and anti-malware tools, are vital for safeguarding organizations against email-based cyberattacks. This text will explore the benefits and considerations of implementing these solutions and provide practical guidance on leveraging them best to enhance email security.
In recent years, the proliferation of digital communication channels has transformed how organizations operate, making email an essential tool for everyday communication. While email has undoubtedly streamlined communication and improved efficiency, it has become a prime target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.