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Account security with new plain English guide
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-IE) and the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) have launched a user-friendly, plain…
Anubis ransomware doubles down with encryption and total data wipe
The new Anubis ransomware not only encrypts files but can also permanently erase them, making recovery impossible—even if…
Small businesses face cybersecurity breaking point
Smaller organizations are nearing collapse under rising cyber threats, tight budgets, and a growing skills gap. WEF reports…
SMS scams cost Americans $470M
SMS scams robbed Americans of $470 million in 2024, up from $373 million the year before. According to…
Phishing and data leaks are the top digital threats for consumers
Phishing and data leaks were last year’s biggest digital threats, according to Germany’s BSI. Cybercriminals now impersonate brands…
Okta bug allows logins with any password for long usernames
A vulnerability in Okta’s authentication service recently allowed users with usernames of 52 characters or more to log…
FBI warns critical Infrastructure of ‘push bombing’ and password attacks
The FBI, NSA, and other global authorities are warning vital infrastructure organizations about the rise of password spraying…
Psychotherapy data breach victims demand higher compensation
Victims of Finland’s largest psychotherapy data breach are seeking higher compensation. In 2020, a hacker stole sensitive information…
Draft United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime
This is the definitive text, accompanied by the proposed UNGA resolution and interpretative note, which will be submitted…
FBI urges prioritizing security in software suppliers
The FBI, along with CISA, advises businesses and organizations to choose software suppliers that prioritize security from the…