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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 […]
“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. Chinese state-sponsored hackers are increasingly targeting vulnerabilities in edge infrastructure […]
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 […]
“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. DOGE now has access to the top US cybersecurity […]
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BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–N-able, Inc. (NYSE:NABL), a global software company delivering a unified cyber resiliency platform to manage, secure, and recover, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET on May 8, 2025. A live webcast of the call will […]
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Raptor Technologies, the leader in school safety software solutions, is proud to announce new integrations with key video analytics providers Scylla and Vyze. These advanced tools enhance the Raptor Emergency Management System, equipping schools with proactive threat detection capabilities and automated emergency responses. These advancements empower schools to act with greater speed and intelligence, […]
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY) (“REPAY” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated payment processing solutions, today announced that Tim Murphy will be stepping down from his role as Chief Financial Officer to pursue an opportunity outside of the payments industry with a private equity-backed company. Mr. Murphy has served as the Chief […]
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyosung Americas, the leading provider of ATMs, urges all ATM owners to immediately implement critical security updates to protect their machines from evolving cyber threats that have affected multiple ATM networks across the industry. First identified in September 2024, the attacks target Remote Management Software (RMS) systems and allow unauthorized users to redirect ATM […]
Industry recognition highlights Experian’s ongoing commitment to help employers reduce fraud and maintain unemployment insurance integrity COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Experian® has been honored with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) Outstanding Performance Award for the second year in a row. The recognition underscores Experian’s dedication to reducing fraud and promoting unemployment insurance (UI) […]
