BSidesZG 2023: Strengthening the infosec community in Croatia’s capital
In March 2023, Zagreb will be added to the (already long) list of cities where information security professionals and enthusiasts can share their knowledge with peers at a …
EU cyber resilience regulation could translate into millions in fines
The EU Commission’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is intended to close the digital fragmentation problem surrounding devices and systems with network connections – from …
Global Risks Report: Understand the risk landscape in 2023 and beyond
For the past 17 years the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report has warned about deeply interconnected global risks. Conflict and geo-economic tensions have triggered a …
Google is calling EU cybersecurity founders
Google announced that the Google for Startups Growth Academy: Cybersecurity program now accepts applications from EU companies. The three-month program, announced last fall, …
How companies time data leak disclosures
Every year the personal data of millions of people, such as passwords, credit card details, or health details, fall into the hands of unauthorized persons through hacking or …
Fine-tuning Germany’s cybersecurity strategy
Recently, Eileen Walther, Northwave’s Country Manager for Germany and specialized in information security, was elected the new Vice President of the Cyber Security Council …
Researchers outline the Lazarus APT offensive toolset
ESET researchers uncovered and analyzed a set of malicious tools that were used by the Lazarus APT group in attacks during the end of 2021. The campaign started with spear …
Go-Ahead cyberattack might derail UK public transport services
One of the UK’s largest public transport operators, Go-Ahead Group, has fallen victim to a cyberattack. The Go-Ahead Group, which connects people across its bus and rail …
Clearview fine: The unacceptable face of modern surveillance
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued its third largest ever fine of £7.5m. It was imposed on Clearview AI, the controversial facial recognition company …
US warns of North Korean hackers posing as IT freelancers
Companies and other organizations should be careful when employing IT freelancers, lest they end up hiring North Korean hackers. The advice comes from the US Department of …
New cyberespionage campaign targeting ISPs, research entities
ESET Research discovered a still-ongoing cyberespionage campaign using a previously undocumented Korplug variant by the Mustang Panda APT group. The current campaign exploits …
Malware resets Android devices after performing fraudulent wire transfers
If your Android phone initiates a factory reset out of the blue, there’s a chance it has been infected with the BRATA banking malware and you’ve just been ripped …