Editorial Team
Japan Pushes Proactive Cyber Laws – June 17th
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba implements a new cybersecurity defense law ahead of national elections to take proactive measures against cyber threats. The legislation allows the government to monitor online communications and requires private companies to report cyberattacks.
EU Launches Free Railway Cybersecurity Courses – June 16th
The International Union of Railways is launching cybersecurity courses specifically for the transport industry. Developed by industry specialists, the CYRUS training program aims to address the growing need for cybersecurity awareness in the industry, particularly among non-technical staff.
Geopolitical Tensions are Changing the Cybersecurity Landscape – June 13th
Political tensions are prompting nations to re-strategize cybersecurity. Countries that once sought international cooperation and joint strategies are now prioritizing domestic cyber capacities and national interests as a result of geopolitical instabilities.
UK backs AI and intelligence modernization – June 12th
The UK government has announced its plans to invest in digital and artificial intelligence (AI) in public services, including the NHS, aiming to build strong technology foundations and tackle urgent cybersecurity risks.
Cyera secures $540 million in funding – June 11th
Cybersecurity firm Cyera has raised $540 million in a Series E funding round, bringing its total to over $1.3 billion. Cyera’s valuation has surged to $6 billion in six months, reporting a 353 percent year-over-year growth.
Honeywell kicks off AI tools to accelerate industrial autonomy – June 10th
Honeywell has debuted a series of AI-powered tools that intend to boost industrial autonomy, introducing a suite of AI cybersecurity solutions designed to ramp up Operation Technology defenses against the ever-evolving cyberthreat landscape.
Trump Doubles Down on Cybersecurity Sanctions – June 9th
US President Donald Trump issues a new cybersecurity-related Executive Order, overriding previous orders issued by former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The Executive Order will focus on “critical protections against foreign cyber threats and enhancing secure technology practices.”
White House phone hack rings alarm bells
An attempt to impersonate White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is currently being investigated by US federal agencies. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers posed by key individuals using their personal phones to store the phone numbers of important contacts, now that voice cloning enables cybercriminals to mimic anyone’s voice with ease.
Critical Qualcomm Zero-Days Exploited in Targeted Android Attacks – June 2nd
In today's daily round up - Qualcomm has patched three zero-day vulnerabilities which were actively exploited in targeted attacks against Android devices, Dedge Security has raised €4 million in seed funding to bolster its platform, and PTSD Resolution has teamed up with the Chartered Institute of Information Security to provide trauma therapy services to cybersecurity professionals.
InfoSecurity Europe 2025 focuses on weaponized AI
InfoSecurity Europe 2025, which begins in London today, Tuesday, June 2nd, will this year be dominated by the rapidly growing threat posed by the weaponization of artificial intelligence (AI). New to the conference is an AI and cloud security stage, which will exhibit ways organizations can counter the threat posed by AI. AI-driven cybersecurity also dominated the recent RSA conference in San Francisco. Over the last 12 months, threat actors haven’t wasted a moment capitalizing on the global fascination with Artificial Intelligence. As AI’s popularity surged over the past year, cybercriminals have been quick to exploit the new technology to carry out cyberattacks on an industrial scale.
Deepfake Phishing Targets Trump’s Chief of Staff – May 30th
In today's daily roundup - Deepfake Phishing Targets Trump’s Chief of Staff, ConnectWise Breached by Suspected Nation-State Actor, and Unbound Security Raises $4M Seed Funding.
AI increasingly used to deliver malware
Many organizations’ ongoing enthusiasm for incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) is leaving them open to sophisticated and carefully planned cyber-attacks. Cybersecurity company Mandiant, a Google subsidiary, has issued an urgent warning for companies to be wary of downloading AI tools from unvetted websites.
Victoria’s Secret Shuts Down U.S. Website Amid Security Incident – May 29th
In today's daily roundup - Victoria's Secret website faces a security breach, SentinelOne experienced a global service disruption affecting customer-facing services, and Chinese state-sponsored group APT41 is using Google Calendar to embed malware on compromised devices
Russia orchestrates vast cyber-espionage campaign
A new Russian threat actor, Void Blizzard, also known as Laundry Bear, is gathering intelligence from Western states on an industrial scale unseen since the end of the Cold War. According to Microsoft Threat Intelligence, Void Blizzard primarily targets NATO member states, particularly those supporting Ukraine, and Ukraine.
US healthcare crisis looms
The US healthcare sector is now reeling from a seemingly never-ending series of cyberattacks. The problem is becoming so dire that there is growing concern that it may even spark a genuine healthcare crisis. The recent ransomware attack on Kettering Health, for example, which operates 14 hospitals and over 120 medical facilities in Ohio, is merely the latest volley in a remorseless wave of cyberattacks on the cash-rich sector.