Kash Patel Faces Cyber Threat Amid Iran Tensions
Kash Patel, the FBI director, has become the target of a cyberattack attributed to an Iranian-linked group, according to multiple reports, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate.
Cybersecurity
China’s Next Tech Play: Building Encryption for Quantum Future
China is accelerating its development of post-quantum cryptography standards, aiming to establish national guidelines within three years as it invests heavily in quantum-resistant
Blaze AI: The Intelligence Core Powering Next-Gen Cybersecurity
Blaze AI, Cyble's cybersecurity-native engine, unifies fragmented security tools to enhance threat response and reduce breach risks.
Signal Warns Government Officials, Journalists of Account Takeovers via Phishing Scams
Secure messaging app Signal warns government officials and journalists of account takeovers via phishing scams, emphasizing that its encryption remains intact.
Priest Loses €50,000 in Broadband Phishing Scam: ‘I Suffer My Loss and Put It Down to a Hard Loss’
A parish priest lost €50,000 in a broadband phishing scam, claiming the bank failed to protect him as a customer.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Son Seeks Succession Amid Security Concerns
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Iranian supreme leader, is emerging as the leading candidate to succeed his father, despite concerns over his vulnerability to foreign threats.
Maritime Sector Faces AI-Powered Cyberattacks at Unprecedented Speed
Maritime sector faces AI-powered cyberattacks at unprecedented speed, with vulnerabilities exploited within 48 hours.
Angolan Journalist’s Phone Hacked with Predator Spyware, Amnesty Confirms
Amnesty International has confirmed that Angolan journalist Teixeira Cândido was targeted with Predator spyware in 2024, marking the first confirmed use of the software in the country.
CypSec Expands Cyber Mentorship Across Europe for Talent Pipeline
CypSec has extended its European Cyber Mentorship Program to build a pipeline of cybersecurity experts for its growing managed services business. The initiative targets talent in the Baltic States, Central Europe and Nordic regions.
Temu Sells Unregulated Peptides for Biohacking at Rock-Bottom Prices
Online shoppers can buy vials of unregulated peptides on Temu for as little as $4, fueling concerns over Silicon Valley's biohacking trend spilling into the mainstream. The cheap Chinese e-commerce site lists products like BPC-157 and vague oligopeptides, often in injectable forms, despite lacking FDA approval for human use.
West Virginia Sues Apple Over iCloud Child Porn Distribution
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey filed a lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, accusing the company of shielding child sexual abuse material through its iCloud encryption policies. The suit, the first by a U.S. state against a tech giant over cloud-stored CSAM, demands damages and mandatory safety upgrades.
90% of Ransomware Attacks Hit Firewalls First, Barracuda Says
Attackers exploited firewalls in 90% of ransomware incidents last year through unpatched software or stolen accounts, according to Barracuda Networks. One attack encrypted systems just three hours after breaching defenses.