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“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 […]
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. Canadian man charged in $65 million crypto fraud and money laundering scheme – US Justice Department […]
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek left a database containing sensitive information—including chat history, secret keys, and backend system details—publicly accessible online, cybersecurity firm Wiz reported this week. While reviewing DeepSeek’s online infrastructure, Wiz discovered that a ClickHouse database had been left publicly accessible with no authentication required, the cybersecurity firm said in findings posted Wednesday. The […]

On Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department indicted two North Korean nationals and three accomplices in a scheme in which they fraudulently secured remote IT jobs with U.S. companies with the aim of generating revenue for the North Korean regime. Over the past few years, The Readable has closely monitored cyber threats from the hermit nation […]

SK Telecom, the parent company of the SK Group ICT Family, has developed ScamVanguard, an advanced artificial intelligence system that revolutionizes mobile scam prevention. The system offers strong protection against the ever-changing threats of financial fraud. ScamVanguard, which won the Best Innovation Award in Cybersecurity at CES 2025, uses state-of-the-art AI to safeguard users from […]
“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. And not only is this provided free of cost to […]
As businesses increasingly rely on cloud platforms to store critical data and run services, the threat landscape has become more sophisticated. According to Check Point Software Technologies, 61% of organizations experienced a cloud security incident in 2024, with 21% resulting in data breaches. Cybercriminals, equipped with advanced tools, relentlessly probe cloud environments looking for vulnerabilities. […]
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The U.S. has accused 14 North Korean nationals of defrauding American companies, violating sanctions, and extorting employers through an elaborate six-year IT fraud scheme that funneled illicit funds to North Korea’s missile programs. The indictment, unsealed Thursday, alleges that the conspirators used fake identities to secure remote IT jobs, steal sensitive company data, and extort […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol delivered a 29-minute address on Dec. 12, defending the Dec. 3 declaration of martial law as a necessary response to what he described as the opposition’s legislative and budgetary overreach. Unlike his previous address, this speech included direct criticism of the National Election Commission (NEC). Yoon alleged that the NEC’s […]
In a digital world plagued by security breaches, weak passwords, and identity theft, biometrics are emerging as the frontrunner in the race for better cybersecurity. Fingerprints, facial recognition, voice patterns, and even behavioral traits are being hailed as the keys to a more secure and seamless digital experience. However, the path to replacing passwords is […]
“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. And not only is this provided free of cost to […]
In a bold display of cyberespionage, a prolific Russian hacking group has been spotted infiltrating and hijacking the systems of a rival Pakistani cyber collective. The revelations, detailed in a report released Wednesday by Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, highlight a campaign spanning more than two years carried out by Turla—also known as Secret Blizzard, as […]
Two weeks ago, undersea cables in the Baltic Sea were damaged when the Chinese ship Yi Peng Three dragged its anchor along the ocean floor for more than 100 miles. The incident affected two cables: one linking Lithuania and Sweden, and another connecting Finland and Germany. While the matter remains under investigation, suspicions are mounting […]
“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. And not only is this provided free of cost to […]
This week, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a global non-profit focused on data protection, privacy, and emerging technologies, hosted the second annual Japan Privacy Symposium with support from S&K Brussels and in cooperation with the Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan (PPC) and the Japan DPO Association. This event, on the sidelines of the […]
In July, I reported on deepfake crimes and emerging forms of cyberbullying in schools. That article highlighted data from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, which revealed that 63.1% of school violence cases involved cybercrime. These included incidents where deepfake technology was used to create and distribute fake images and videos. Content abuse has been a […]
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NEWTON, Mass. & PETACH TIKVA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in identity security, today announced that it will host its 2025 Investor Day on February 24, 2025. Members of CyberArk’s executive team will discuss the company’s leadership position in identity security, industry trends, innovation roadmap, key business initiatives, and long-term financial targets. The […]
Webinar to Offer Practical Approaches to Optimize Data Management, Communicate Strategies to Leadership, and Enhance Organizational Resilience COPENHAGEN, Denmark–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Keepit, a global provider of a comprehensive cloud backup and recovery platform, today announced that it will be hosting a webinar titled, “Data Governance Meets Recovery: An Intelligent Approach to Resilience,” on Thursday, February 20, 2025. […]
The first-ever global RADIUS conference, organized by InkBridge Networks and Radiator Software, will bring together leading authentication experts both in Finland and virtually on March 12-13, 2025, to discuss the future of network security and authentication standards. OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Eduroam–Ahead of the IETF 122 meeting in March 2025, RADIUS experts are coming together for the […]
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, through one of its subsidiaries, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lemaar Australia Pty Ltd (Lemaar), a privately held door hardware company based in Victoria, Australia. This acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary […]
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elastic (NYSE: ESTC) (“Elastic”), the Search AI Company, announced that it will release its financial results for its third quarter fiscal 2025 ended January 31, 2025 after the U.S. market close on Thursday, Feb 27, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT/ 5:00 p.m. ET that day to […]