In the complex world of international relations and military alliances, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a critical pillar of collective defense. As NATO conducts its largest military exercise since 1988, the Steadfast Defender Exercise, it grapples with a fundamental…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Apple iOS and iPadOS Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities: A Critical Alert
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) raised the alarm by adding two such vulnerabilities in Apple’s iOS and iPad to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. These vulnerabilities are actively exploited, posing significant risks to users’ privacy, data, and…
Security Concerns Arise Over Chinese-Manufactured Surveillance Cameras Deployed at Romanian Military Locations
A routine procurement made by the Romanian military on January 16 for surveillance equipment manufactured in China has sparked concerns regarding national security implications. Valued at under $1,000, an employee of the Romanian Defense Ministry purchased an eight-port switch…
Microsoft Claims Russian Hackers are Attempting to Break into Company Networks.
Microsoft warned on Friday that hackers affiliated to Russia’s foreign intelligence were attempting to break into its systems again, using data collected from corporate emails in January to seek new access to the software behemoth whose products are widely…
Technical Glitch Causes Global Disruption for Meta Users
In a recent setback for Meta users, a widespread service outage occurred on March 5th, affecting hundreds of thousands worldwide. Meta’s spokesperson, Andy Stone, attributed the disruption to a “technical issue,” apologising for any inconvenience caused. Shortly after the…
Signal Protocol Links WhatsApp, Messenger in DMA-Compliant Fusion
As part of the launch of the new EU regulations governing the use of digital “gatekeepers,” Meta is ready to answer all of your questions about WhatsApp and Messenger providing end-to-end encryption (E2EE), while also complying with the requirements…
Microsoft Employee Raises Alarms Over Copilot Designer and Urges Government Intervention
Shane Jones, a principal software engineering manager at Microsoft, has sounded the alarm about the safety of Copilot Designer, a generative AI tool introduced by the company in March 2023. His concerns have prompted him to submit a letter…
CSI/NSA Joint Best Practices for Cloud Security
The NSA and CISA have released a set of five cybersecurity bulletins to help make cloud environments safer. These bulletins share important tips for keeping cloud systems secure, which are used a lot by businesses. Cloud services are popular…
TeamCity Software Vulnerability Exploited Globally
Over the past few days a security breach has transpired, hackers are taking advantage of a significant flaw in TeamCity On-Premises software, allowing them to create unauthorised admin accounts. This flaw, known as CVE-2024-27198, has prompted urgent action from…
Former Google Employee Charged with Stealing AI Secrets
A former Google software engineer has been charged with stealing the company’s artificial intelligence trade secrets while surreptitiously working for two Chinese companies, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Linwei Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in Newark, California, for…