France's Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has imposed combined fines of €6.5 million on energy providers Mint and BCM Energy for market abuse related to nuclear power pricing mechanisms during the...
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Android Canary Program: Cutting-Edge Features or Security Gamble?
Google has launched the Android Canary Release Channel, offering developers and enthusiasts early access to upcoming Android features, particularly for foldable devices. While this provides a valuable...
State Department Overhaul: Cybersecurity Implications of 'America First' Diplomacy
The Trump administration's sweeping restructuring of the State Department under the 'America First' policy is raising significant questions about the future of U.S. cybersecurity diplomacy. With plann...
Pro-Russian Hackers Disrupt German State Portals in Coordinated DDoS Campaign
The pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) has launched a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against government portals in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, causing temporary outages. The at...
Prime Day Alert: Cybercriminals Flood Web with Fake Amazon Sites
Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, cybersecurity researchers have detected a massive surge in fraudulent websites impersonating Amazon to steal consumer data. Thousands of phishing domains mimicking Amazon's ...
AI-Powered Smishing Scams Surge: How Fraudsters Are Leveraging New Tech
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm about a dramatic rise in AI-enhanced smishing (SMS phishing) attacks. Fraudsters are now leveraging artificial intelligence and automation tools to launch ...
ExpressVPN Faces Class Action Over Auto-Renewal Practices Amid Growing VPN Scrutiny
ExpressVPN, one of the leading VPN providers, is facing a class action lawsuit in the U.S. over alleged illegal automatic subscription renewal practices. The lawsuit claims the company failed to prope...
Toxic Culture at CFMEU Exposed: Cybersecurity Lessons from Organizational Dysfunction
Investigative reports have uncovered systemic violence, misogyny, and abuse of power within Australia's CFMEU union, prompting government scrutiny and internal purges. The revelations highlight critic...
Trump Media's Risky Crypto Pivot: Security Implications of Politicized Digital Assets
Trump Media's Truth Social platform is pivoting toward cryptocurrency integration amid financial struggles, raising significant cybersecurity concerns. This move comes as politically-linked crypto ven...
Human-Like Vision Sensors: New Security Challenges in Next-Gen IoT Devices
Breakthrough sensor technologies from Apple and Chinese researchers are pushing the boundaries of machine vision by mimicking human eye capabilities. Apple's patented sensor design aims to replicate t...
Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries: Balancing Innovation with Security Risks
As companies increasingly allocate treasury funds to Bitcoin, new security challenges emerge. This article examines the strategic rationale behind corporate Bitcoin adoption while highlighting critica...
Vinted Phishing Scam: How Fraudsters Are Targeting Second-Hand Marketplace Users
A new wave of sophisticated phishing attacks is targeting users of the popular second-hand marketplace Vinted, with reports of victims losing significant sums of money. The scam involves fraudulent em...
Siemens and Microsoft Partner to Boost IoT Security in Smart Buildings
Siemens and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to enhance IoT security and interoperability in smart buildings, addressing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. The collaboration aims...
AI-Powered Phishing 2.0: The Rise of Hyper-Realistic Generative AI Scams
Cybercriminals are leveraging advanced generative AI tools to create highly convincing phishing websites and emails at unprecedented scale. This new wave of AI-powered phishing attacks bypasses tradit...
Algorithmic Amplification: How Social Media Fuels Extremism and Antisemitism
New reports reveal how social media algorithms systematically amplify extremist content and antisemitic rhetoric, with Australia emerging as a case study. Investigations show platforms inadvertently s...
Bitcoin Hits $112K: Institutional Adoption Fuels Growth Amid Security Concerns
Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high of $112,000, driven by increasing institutional adoption. While this mainstream acceptance validates cryptocurrency as an asset class, it also introduces sign...
Canada Aligns Airport Security with U.S. TSA's Relaxed Shoe Screening Policy
Canada's airport security authorities have announced plans to align with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) updated screening protocols, specifically relaxing the requirement for ...
Municipal Websites Under Fire: DDoS Attacks Hit Germany and Russia
Municipal websites in Nuremberg, Germany, and various regions across Russia have recently been targeted by disruptive DDoS attacks, highlighting growing vulnerabilities in public sector digital infras...
Europe-Wide QR Code Quishing Scam Targets Parking Meters: Authorities Warn
A sophisticated QR code phishing (quishing) campaign is targeting parking meters across multiple European cities, with cybercriminals placing fake QR code stickers to redirect victims to malicious pay...
eSIM and Zero Trust: Thales and Zscaler Redefine IoT Security
Thales has launched a certified eSIM solution for IoT, providing ready-to-use secure connectivity, while Zscaler introduces a Zero Trust cellular solution eliminating VPNs and software dependencies. T...