Major cybersecurity agencies are warning that commercial spyware can bypass encryption on popular messaging apps. Both CISA and the UK’s NCSC have released updated guidance for securing smartphones against these sophisticated threats.
Cybercriminals are creating fake FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center websites to steal personal and financial information. The FBI has issued alert I-091925-PSA warning the public about these sophisticated impersonation scams. Here’s what you need to know to avoid getting tricked.
A Scottish council is still struggling to recover from a devastating 2023 ransomware attack that destroyed critical systems and left staff overwhelmed. Two years later, housing benefits, council tax, and business rates systems remain offline while employees piece together lost data. The attack has c
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued urgent guidance for smartphone security. This comes after reports of spyware bypassing encryption on Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp. High-risk individuals need to take immediate action.
Municipalities across the US are without emergency alert capabilities after a cyberattack on vendor Crisis24. The INC ransomware group claims responsibility and has leaked negotiation details showing ransom demands up to $950,000. One county has already terminated its contract with the provider.
European nations are developing a “drone wall” defense system combining radar, acoustic sensors, and laser weapons to counter increasing drone incursions. The system faces major challenges including cost, stealth technology, and international coordination. Ukraine’s battlefield experience provides c
Singapore has issued a directive requiring Apple to implement anti-spoofing protections in iMessage by December 2024. The order targets scammers impersonating government agencies through fake sender names and display identifiers.
Security researchers have discovered a dangerous new Android banking trojan that can read your encrypted messages after they appear on screen. The Sturnus malware uses accessibility services to capture everything you see, bypassing end-to-end encryption entirely. This serves as a stark reminder that
European law enforcement uncovered thousands of extremist content links on gaming platforms. Criminals are manipulating children into committing violent crimes, including contract killings and domestic violence. The situation represents a disturbing new frontier in online radicalization.
Commvault is rebranding itself as a resilience company focused on AI-era challenges. CEO Sanjay Mirchandani introduced the concept of ResOps at the company’s Shift 2025 conference, emphasizing integrated security, identity, and recovery.
