ZeroFont Phishing is a new yet old technique for sending Phishing emails. It allows threat actors to bypass security mechanisms and successfully send phishing emails. Using this technique, attackers were able to evade Microsoft’s Natural Language Processing, which was serving as portion against phishing emails for Office users. Office 365 …
Read More »An attack every 39 seconds, approximately 2,200 attacks per day: Cyber awareness month starts
C ybersecurity is always changing as cybercriminals create new ways to steal data. So, being aware of cybersecurity is very important now. This year is the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), a campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity and encourage people and organizations to protect themselves from cyber …
Read More »Axiata, Cybersecurity Malaysia Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed between Axiata Group Bhd and Cybersecurity Malaysia soon to enhance the country’s cybersecurity. Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital, stated that Axiata and Cybersecurity Malaysia are close to completing the MOU. ALSO READ: FBI, CISA, NSA warn of Chinese hackers backdooring …
Read More »FBI, CISA, NSA warn of Chinese hackers backdooring Cisco routers
US and Japanese law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies have issued a warning about Chinese hackers known as ‘BlackTech’. They are breaching network devices to install custom backdoors that allow them to access corporate networks. ALSO READ: Microsoft Brings Passkey Support to Windows 11 The collaborative report is issued by the …
Read More »Palo Alto Networks talks to buy Talon and Dig in a $1B security sweep
Palo Alto Networks’ stock price has been increasing due to strong earnings and high demand for cybersecurity services. The company is now taking advantage of this positive momentum to make some strategic acquisitions. Palo Alto, an American company, is in talks to buy two Israeli security startups for about $1 …
Read More »Microsoft Brings Passkey Support to Windows 11
Today, Microsoft is launching official support for passkeys in Windows 11, marking a significant update to the desktop operating system. Users can conveniently log in to websites and applications without the hassle of entering a username and password. Instead, they can rely on the security of their device’s PIN or …
Read More »Canada cyber centre issues warning after group issues threat
The Canadian government’s cyber authority has issued a warning to IT administrators here to watch for attacks, after a group or individual claiming to be from India issued a retaliation threat over allegations India may have been behind the assassination of a Canadian man advocating for an independent Sikh state. …
Read More »New ‘Sandman’ APT Group Hitting Telcos With Rare LuaJIT Malware
SentinelLabs and QGroup GmbH have conducted a joint investigation, revealing the presence of an enigmatic APT group. This group has set its sights on telco service providers in Europe and Asia, indicating an extensive cyberespionage endeavor. SentinelLabs researcher Aleksandar Milenkoski says that a secretive APT group is using a complex …
Read More »Secretive operation! Asia’s gov.t entities targeted by Gelsemium hackers
A secretive cyber attack known as Gelsemium, which lasted for six months from 2022 to 2023, targeted a government in Southeast Asia. The cyberespionage group known as Gelsemium has been actively operating since 2014, with a focus on targeting government institutions, educational organizations, and electronic manufacturers in East Asia and …
Read More »A Comprehensive Guide for CISOs in 2024
The role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is crucial in today’s era of smart workplace innovations. They face the challenge of successfully aligning technology, strategic thinking, and foresight to effectively protect enterprise data. Besides gaining unprecedented insights into emerging trends, a security officer needs reliable statistics, practical frameworks, …
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