Recent headlines have highlighted a significant privacy violation involving Netflix, resulting in a €4.75 million fine by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA). The issue stemmed from Netflix’s failure to provide clear and sufficient information about how users’ personal data was processed between 2018 and 2020. The investigation revealed vague explanations of data use, sharing … Read more
Richard Horne, the head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), warned that the threats to the UK are wildly underestimated by both individuals and organisations. He stated that a sharp rise in severe cyber incidents, including attacks on healthcare, transportation, and other critical sectors, has become more frequent, sophisticated, and intense, as highlighted … Read more
When most of us think about cyberattacks, we imagine sudden, chaotic events; a Company’s systems crashing, customer data being stolen, or ransomware demanding payment overnight. However, some of the most effective cyber threats are conducted by stealth, operating in the shadows for months without detection. These forms of attacks are often motivated by more capable … Read more
The Claim In the recent news, chinese researchers claim to have used a D-Wave Advantage quantum computer to break specific encryption algorithms based on the Substitution-Permutation Network (SPN), a common structure in encryption. SPNs secure data by repeatedly substituting (replacing) and permuting (reordering) parts of it, and they are foundational to widely used encryption systems … Read more
In a recent significant cyberattack, over 2000 Palo Alto Network firewalls have been compromised by attackers exploiting two recently patched vulnerabilities. Palo Alto provides cybersecurity services to enterprises, government and service providers. According to UK based Shadow server Foundation the number of breaches in US and India on Palo Alto network firewalls were in the … Read more
On 15 Nov 2024, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that T-Mobile has suffered from a recent cyberattack which has been linked to the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group called Salt Typhoon. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in network infrastructure to access sensitive communication data. While the company claims no customer data was stolen, the breach has raised … Read more
CloudSEK cybersecurity experts have recently discovered a significant threat with AndroxGh0st malware, which has now integrated the Mozi botnet to target IoT and cloud-based services. This combination expands AndroxGh0st’s reach, making it a powerful tool for cybercriminals to compromise various devices and networks, including cloud platforms like AWS and TwilioSendGrid. By merging with Mozi’s capabilities, … Read more
What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is among the most dangerous forms of cybersecurity attacks, often targeting psychological manipulation rather than technical systems. While advanced security systems protect software and hardware, these measures become ineffective when the human element is compromised. Social engineering is a cybersecurity concern for individuals and businesses alike, as it bypasses … Read more
Internet is deeply ingrained in the way we interact and do business in the modern world. It is now a necessity and we expect to have internet connections everywhere we go. Hence, the availability of public Wi-Fi networks has also become essential, both in the UK and globally, millions rely on it daily for everything … Read more
Modern businesses are rapidly expanding their digital landscape, however, as a digital footprint increases so too does the cyber threat surface it is open to, therefore, it is crucial for businesses to safeguard their network and critical information. One way to achieve this is through support from a professional cybersecurity consultant. Generally, a consultant is … Read more