26 Sep
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Cyberattacks Continue to Target Ukraine’s Military

A new phishing campaign is targeting Ukrainian military personnel by distributing malware-laced manuals for drones and other aircraft. Securonix researchers revealed that the hackers are using Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (CHM) files to distribute the open-source Merlin malware and seize control of infected systems. The decoy drone manuals appeal to the Ukrainian forces' reliance on unmanned aerial vehicles. Once victims...

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04 Sep
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The University of Sydney suffered a security breach caused by a third-party service provider

The University of Sydney (USYD) announced a data breach caused by a third-party service provider that exposed the personal information of recently applied and enrolled international applicants. An investigation revealed that the breach was limited to a single platform and did not impact local students, staff, alumni, or donors. USYD immediately notified relevant cybersecurity authorities and the NSW Privacy Commissioner....

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04 Sep
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Cybercrime to cost Germany 206 billion euros in 2023, survey finds

According to a new survey by Bitkom, cybercrime is expected to cost the German economy over 200 billion euros for the third year in a row. Theft of IT equipment and data, as well as digital and industrial espionage and sabotage, will amount to an estimated 206 billion euros in damages in 2023.Around 75% of surveyed companies suffered digital attacks in the past...

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02 Sep
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The United Kingdom and Kuwait have joined forces to strengthen cybersecurity efforts!

The governments of the United Kingdom and Kuwait have recently come to an important agreement to strengthen their cybersecurity efforts. According to the deal, the UK will provide crucial support to the Kuwait National Center for Cybersecurity. Major General Mohammad Bouaraki, who leads the center, aims to establish a national cybersecurity framework responsible for securing information networks, safeguarding information systems, and facilitating the...

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