“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. […]
Dear Readers, As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for your unwavering support of The Readable. Your engagement and encouragement have been the driving force behind our success in 2024. Please note that The Readable will take a brief holiday break from December 23, 2024, to […]
As 6G networks and quantum computing emerge alongside rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, security threats and cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated and evolving at an unprecedented rate. Against this backdrop, the International Conference on Mobile Internet Security (MobiSec) has become a vital forum for researchers and engineers worldwide to address security challenges in mobile internet, […]
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 […]