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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 […]
On Thursday, South Korea’s Financial Security Institute (FSI) announced proactive measures to enhance the security and reliability of artificial intelligence applications in the financial sector. This initiative not only aims to identify security vulnerabilities, but also to enhance the capacity of institutions to detect fraud. As AI-driven financial services become more widespread, concerns about security […]
Google Cloud has announced a strategic partnership with Yanolja, a global travel technology company, to enhance artificial intelligence-driven travel solutions. The collaboration will integrate Google Cloud’s advanced generative AI with Yanolja’s proprietary Vertical AI to transform the travel experience for businesses and consumers worldwide. Yanolja, a leader in cloud-based hospitality solutions, operates in more than […]
Opinion articles offer readers a rare opportunity to learn directly from experts. Over the past three years, a variety of professionals, including our own reporters, have contributed columns to The Readable, covering topics from quantum security to deepfake crimes. Some articles take a deep dive into technical challenges, while others examine the broader societal implications […]
“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. Following a series of voluntary cut-offs across multiple industries due […]
Google Threat Intelligence Group has released a new report ahead of the Munich Security Conference, warning about the escalating threat of cybercrime to national security. The report urges policymakers to treat cybercriminal activities with the same level of urgency as those carried out by nation-states, noting the growing overlap between the two. The findings reveal […]
Cyber threats are more sophisticated and persistent than ever, making traditional security measures—such as firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint detection—insufficient against advanced attacks. In recent years, observability has emerged as a game-changer, giving security teams unprecedented visibility into their IT environments. Organizations need more than basic monitoring; they require real-time, data-driven insights to detect and […]
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) recently probed the security of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence service which was developed in China and started gaining international popularity including South Korea. The investigation uncovered major security risks, such as excessive data collection, unrestricted sharing of user information with advertisers, and the storage of personal data on servers […]
“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 groundbreaking report by cybersecurity experts has just been published. […]
Daily Briefing is a curated listicle made available by The Readable. The summaries of each article were created by ChatGPT 4o and edited by Dain Oh. Arthur Gregory Willers contributes to enhance the overall readability of the briefing. 1. South Korean government and companies restrict China’s AI ‘DeepSeek’ over security concerns Several South Korean government […]
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RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#LimitlessPotential–CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $54 million to continue supporting the U.S. Army Product Manager Ground Sensors (PM GS) under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. CACI will provide current and future […]
Rebellion’s Iris software continues to demonstrate combat readiness for Navy missions WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DefenseSoftware—Rebellion Defense, a leading U.S. defense software company, today announced the expansion of its contract with the U.S. Navy to continue the critical work of enhancing target recognition and battlespace awareness capabilities. This contract, awarded by the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office Integrated […]
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) and Air Tractor have delivered the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to support U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. The Skyraider II will help ensure special operations personnel can meet the needs of the National Defense Strategy and the joint force. Special Operations Forces (SOF) will fly […]
New Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Connects Orca Unified Data Model to Anthropic Claude and Other GenAI Chatbots to Easily Investigate Cloud Threats PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orca Security, the pioneer of agentless cloud security, today announced that Orca is the first cloud security platform to support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), created by Anthropic. Through the […]
