Cybersecurity
Forgivable vulnerabilities: A kinder, gentler approach to cybersecurity?
The NCSC argues that some bugs deserve clemency, whilst there's simply no excuse for leaving others unmitigated.
Cybersecurity
Cyberwarfare
The art of cyber-war: Chinese threat actors escalate global operations
CrowdStrike issues red alert as China and "Four Eyes" nations intensify digital blitzkrieg against targets including the West.
Financial Services
Defending DORA: New approaches to securing financial services
"Through collaboration, financial entities can go beyond compliance and join forces to create a stronger, more resilient supply chain."
Dark Web
Ransomware crisis warning: "Huge" rise in attacks, new gangs and novel variants
"2024 was a landmark year with organizations facing growing financial and reputational damage from ransomware attacks."
North Korea
Bybit crypto heist: North Korean hackers blamed for biggest theft in history
Kim Jong Un's goons stole more than $1.5 billion in Ethereum, which may go towards funding his ballistic missile program.
Security
Rogue agents: Securing the foundation of enterprise GenAI
"Organisations need to secure AI agents at scale, potentially overseeing thousands or even millions at once."
Enterprise
"Regulations can be a tailwind": Dynatrace on NIS2 and complexity beyond human control
"It is not possible to provide the level of detail and accuracy required through manual processes."
Cyberwarfare
The rise of Four Eyes: New coalition could pose "profound" security threat to the West
Ex-CISA chief warns that a quartet of rival nations are forming an axis to rival the Five Eyes alliance.
Cybercrime
Cyberattack on New Jersey cops thwarted within hours of deploying MDR solution
Municipal defenders blow away threat actors after being bombarded with thousands of attacks.
Apple
Criminals are blasting iPhones and iPads with "sophisticated" attacks
iPad and iPhone users urged to update immediately as advanced new threat to Apple's walled garden emerges.
Patch Tuesday
Microsoft fixes four zero days and wormable RCE on slimline Patch Tuesday
"Treat this as an impending exploitation. Test and deploy the patch quickly."
Security
Five Eyes cyber-agencies launch bid to secure edge devices
Global security chiefs warn of a "a relentless wave of intrusions" as they urge organisations to secure the edge.