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This article was written by Hanna Kim, Ph.D. student at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Large Language Models (LLMs), such as OpenAI’s GPT and Google’s Gemini, have made significant advancements in understanding and using human language. They now demonstrate near-expert reasoning, generation, and interaction across various domains. However, as LLMs grow […]
Daily Briefing is a curated listicle made available by The Readable. We select a handful of significant stories worth sharing with our readers and present them in an easy-to-read, accessible format. 1. Trump revenge tour targets cyber leaders, elections – Krebs on Security In April 2025, the Trump administration revoked the security clearance of former […]
Las Vegas ― At Google Cloud Next ’25, the company positioned security not as a feature, but as a foundational differentiator—one built from the ground up through its artificial intelligence expertise, cloud-native architecture, and integrated threat intelligence. In a cloud market where hyperscalers compete on scale and cost, Google Cloud aims to win on trust. […]
Las Vegas ― At Google Cloud Next 25, the tech giant unveiled a sweeping vision for the future of cybersecurity, tightly woven with the fabric of artificial intelligence. At the forefront of this transformation are two major innovations: Security Agents and Google Unified Security (GUS). These technologies exemplify Google’s mission to reimagine the role of […]
A new and advanced cyber threat targeting NFC (Near Field Communication) payment technology is spreading quickly, prompting urgent warnings from financial authorities in South Korea. The Financial Security Institute (FSI) issued a press release revealing that cybercriminals are exploiting NFC-based payment systems to steal transaction data in real time, enabling unauthorized payments and withdrawals. Unlike […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. South Korea’s intelligence agency has issued new cybersecurity guidelines for […]
On Wednesday, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reported a concerning rise in cyber threats tied to North Korean IT workers. North Korean IT workers, once primarily active in the U.S., are now expanding significantly into the European market. As the U.S. strengthens its awareness and defensive measures—marked by a rise in arrests and investigations involving […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. A journalist was accidentally invited to a Signal group chat […]
As artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data collection reshape the digital landscape, companies leading customer experience (CX) and customer relationship management (CRM) face an evolving cybersecurity challenge. Businesses striving to personalize interactions and extract insights from millions of customer touchpoints are also becoming prime targets for cyber threats—ranging from phishing and ransomware to AI-driven attacks […]
Seoul, South Korea ― Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are focusing on vulnerabilities in edge infrastructure—such as virtual private networks (VPN), routers, and email gateways—rather than on weaknesses resulting from individual negligence, according to a security expert at Google Cloud. Luke McNamara, deputy chief analyst of Mandiant Intelligence at Google Cloud, disclosed the findings […]
Washington, D.C. — Cybersecurity officials from the U.S. federal government, as well as those from state and local governments, gathered this week in the nation’s capital to discuss shared security challenges. At the second annual State & Local Cybersecurity Conference hosted by Billington Cybersecurity, panelists emphasized the importance of collaboration between state, local and federal […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. For a journalist, nothing is more important than visiting the […]
Goyang, South Korea ― Defence Cyber Marvel 4 — Last week, soldiers from 27 countries simultaneously logged into a simulated world designed to mirror real-world societal structures, threats, and media environments. Divided into teams, the warriors competed to test their cyber capabilities in an international exercise led by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. The […]
On Jan. 17, 2025, the European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) took effect, marking a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape for the financial sector. Designed to strengthen cyber resilience, DORA imposes strict regulations requiring financial institutions and their critical third-party service providers to implement robust cybersecurity measures. In effect, DORA requires financial entities […]
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has recently detected advanced hacking attempts by North Korean cyber groups targeting critical government agencies and high-tech enterprises to steal confidential data and core technologies. In response, the NIS has urged affected industries to strengthen their cybersecurity measures. According to a press release on Tuesday, North Korean hacking groups […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. Our journalists select important news items from the previous week on topics ranging from privacy to policy development in cybersecurity, all to help you stay abreast of the latest breaking issues. 1. Feature: Agony from crypto hacks Bybit, one of the […]
A groundbreaking study on cloud security has been published in Computer Standards & Interfaces, an SCIE-indexed journal. Authored by Daemin Shin, a senior researcher at the Financial Security Institute (FSI), the paper outlines strategies for financial institutions to strengthen cloud security while maintaining efficiency in software development and operations. Titled “Enhancing Cloud-Native DevSecOps: A Zero […]
Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has suffered a massive hack resulting in the theft of $1.5 billion in digital assets, primarily Ethereum. The breach occurred when an attacker exploited security vulnerabilities during a routine transfer from Bybit’s offline cold wallet to a warm wallet. While all other wallets remain secure, the incident […]
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Proprietary CompliAI™ tool enhances the sophistication and agility of Grant Thornton’s risk and compliance services CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest providers of end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, announced today the launch of a new, proprietary artificial intelligence solution, CompliAI™. CompliAI is part of a broader transformation in how Grant Thornton’s professionals […]
Partnership agreement expands retail point-of-sale channel for CyberPower SHAKOPEE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BlueStar—Cyber Power Systems (USA), Inc., a leader in power protection and power management products, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with BlueStar, a Hebron, KY-based distributor of specialty B2B electronics. The partnership allows BlueStar resellers to purchase the full line of CyberPower […]
Outstanding Customer Service, Business Growth, and Partner Collaboration Earn Company Special Honors MERRIMACK, N.H.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Connection (PC Connection, Inc.; NASDAQ: CNXN), a leading information technology solutions provider to business, government, healthcare, and education markets, is pleased to announce it has been selected to receive the 2024 Value Added Reseller (VAR) Growth Partner of the Year Award […]
Now generally available, Glean Agents empowers organizations to move beyond experimentation and embed AI agents across individual employee and business workflows SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Glean:GO — Work AI leader Glean today announced the general availability and expansion of Glean Agents, the open, horizontal environment for building, deploying, orchestrating, and governing AI agents at work. With broader […]
The Identity Authority’s new podcast brings together the brightest minds in identity security to share insights, spark conversation, and shape the future of cybersecurity LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced the launch of SaviTalk, its official audio and visual podcast, with the first episode going live […]
