A new regulation coming in the form of an amendment in the Telecommunications Act of Germany could radically change the relationship between consumers and internet service providers. According to the draft, users will be able …
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Singapore bank says a problem with its access control servers caused the glitch that left customers unable to log into their accounts and access its digital services for two days, adding that it has worked …
DBS Bank blames ‘access control servers’ for two-day service disruption Read More »
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has arrested five members of the international ‘Phoenix’ hacking group who specialize in the remote hacking of mobile devices. The SSU’s announcement states that all five suspects live in …
Ukraine arrests ‘Phoenix’ hackers behind Apple phishing attacks Read More »
A threat actor known for striking targets in the Middle East has evolved its Android spyware yet again with enhanced capabilities that allow it to be stealthier and more persistent while passing off as seemingly …
APT C-23 Hackers Using New Android Spyware Variant to Target Middle East Users Read More »
Data privacy campaign group noyb, founded by Austrian lawyer Max Schrems, has filed a complaint with the Austrian Office for the Prosecution of Corruption (WKStA) for a potential violation of Austrian criminal laws by the …
Max Schrems hits Irish Data Protection Commissioner with corruption complaint Read More »
It may have escaped your notice, but last month was Cybersecurity Awareness month, and this year’s theme is “Do Your Part. Be #CyberSmart”. That might sound slightly simplistic, but it does remind us that everyone …
Yes, ransomware is your number one security nightmare. But here’s how to sleep easy Read More »
Russia is setting some stringent demands on 13 foreign technology companies operating on Russian soil. These 13 foreign companies consist predominantly of U.S. technology firms who have been given a deadline of the end of …
Russia demands 13 foreign tech firms to open offices on Russian soil by January 1, 2022 Read More »
China is actively trying to export its internal internet governance model, according to a paper from the International Cyber Policy Centre at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Titled “China’s cyber vision: How the Cyberspace Administration …
China trying to export its Great Firewall and governance model Read More »
A UN human rights committee examining the status of civil and political rights in Germany took aim at the country’s Network Enforcement Act, or NetzDG, criticizing the hate speech law in a recent report for …
Malware creators have already started testing a proof-of-concept exploit targeting a new Microsoft Windows Installer zero-day publicly disclosed by security researcher Abdelhamid Naceri over the weekend. Talos has already detected malware samples in the wild …
Malware now trying to exploit new Windows Installer zero-day Read More »
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned today of recently detected spear-phishing email campaigns targeting customers of “brand-name companies” in attacks known as brand phishing. This warning was issued as a public service announcement through …
FBI warns of phishing targeting high-profile brands’ customers Read More »
Infosec must “reclaim” the word crypto from people who trade in Bitcoins and other digital currencies, according to industry veteran Bruce Schneier – and it seems some Reg readers agree. “I have long been annoyed …