Category: Cybersecurity Insiders

Over 40m UK voters personal data breached in hack by China

In an unprecedented move, the United Kingdom’s government is poised to publicly accuse China of orchestrating a cyber breach into its Electoral Commission’s database. The breach, occurring between August 2021 and October 2022, saw over 40 million voter records compromised.…

Will AI augment or annex cybersecurity jobs?

By Jamal Elmellas, Chief Operating Officer, Focus-on-Security Generative AI is expected to impact 60% of jobs in advanced economies like the UK according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), half of which will gain from enhanced productivity while the other…

Privacy concerns makes Airbnb ban security cameras indoors

Installing CCTV cameras has become a common practice in today’s society, offering a sense of security and providing potential video evidence in legal situations. However, concerns over privacy have emerged as some cameras are perceived as overly intrusive. In response…

Russia bans Microsoft followed by Amazon and Google

Russia implemented a sweeping ban on Microsoft Cloud services on March 20th, with plans to extend the prohibition to Google and Amazon web services in the coming weeks. While security analysts cite national security concerns as the primary motive, trade…

Unraveling the Cyber Threats Lurking Behind QR Codes

QR codes, once a simple tool for scanning and accessing information swiftly, have become a ubiquitous feature in our digital landscape. From restaurant menus to promotional materials, these square barcodes offer convenient access to websites, apps, and multimedia content with…

Now FCC endorses IoT products with Cyber Trust Mark Logo

The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, is on the verge of introducing a cybersecurity labeling system for Internet of Things (IoT) products. This initiative aims to provide consumers with a clear indication of which smart devices meet basic cybersecurity standards.…