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A closely watched Chinese government-backed cyber espionage campaign has been found targeting a prominent Southeast Asian government agency, new findings out Tuesday reveal. The Crimson Palace campaign, tracked by Sophos researchers, details newer and more sophisticated cyberattacks targeting government organizations, non-governmental entities and public service networks in the region. According to the analysis, the attackers […]
With more than 60 percent of companies in the United States having filed a cyber insurance claim in the last 12 months, U.S. companies are increasingly adopting advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to secure cyber insurance coverage and mitigate rising costs, according to a report. On Tuesday, the identity security service provider Delinea released […]
Seoul, South Korea—2024 AI Security Day Seminar—An attorney specializing in artificial intelligence stated Thursday that nearly all deepfake crimes involve pornography, with female victims being the most common targets. The lawyer emphasized the urgent need for legislation to address these crimes. Lee Keun-woo, an attorney at Yoon and Yang LLC, highlighted the growing issue of […]
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Jeju, South Korea ― On Thursday, a South Korean researcher proposed a novel method for assessing security vulnerabilities, aiming to actively bolster the country’s critical infrastructure against cyber threats. At the 24th World Conference on Information Security Applications, Yoon Seong-su, a doctoral student from Chonnam National University’s System Security Research Center, shed light on the […]
Samsung Electronics, the South Korean tech powerhouse, is redefining the term “hacking.” Instead of its negative connotations, the company is embracing a positive spin, using it as a strategy to shield users from burgeoning cyber threats. “If you think about the words ‘hacking’ and ‘hackers,’ many of us will conjure up negative images, such as […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter that is sent to The Readable’s subscribers every Friday. Journalists for The Readable select important news stories from the previous week. Topics encompass privacy, cybercrime, and policy development in cybersecurity. There are no costs involved with a subscription, and some content, such as industrial reports, is only available to […]
Las Vegas, NV ― Black Hat ― According to insights from a security strategist at GitHub on Thursday, the success of a company’s endeavor to implement two-factor authentication (2FA) for its employees hinges on the concept of psychological safety. During a briefing session held at Black Hat, John Swanson, the Security Strategy Director at GitHub, […]
Las Vegas, NV ― Black Hat ― A security academic raised an important concern on Thursday, highlighting that an organization’s choice to publicly disclose resolved vulnerabilities might inadvertently hinder ethical hackers’ capacity to uncover previously unknown security weaknesses. At the Black Hat conference, Ali Ahmed, an assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems at […]
Las Vegas, NV ― Black Hat ― Forging a partnership between commercial and government entities proves to be pivotal in establishing an effective incident response process, as emphasized by the key players who collaborated to mitigate the unprecedented satellite sabotage that targeted Ukraine in 2022. During the 26th Black Hat USA event on Thursday, Mark […]
Las Vegas, NV ― Black Hat ― On Thursday, the White House’s acting national cyber director emphasized a crucial point: humans play a vital role in the realm of cyberspace. She also noted the significance of having a robust cyber workforce, adding that the absence of such a workforce poses a significant challenge to the […]
Anaheim, CA ― USENIX ― A security researcher suggested a practical solution on Wednesday for shielding users from the nuisance of robocalls. By employing an artificial intelligence assistant capable of assessing human-like interactions, individuals could effectively fortify themselves against these intrusive calls. Addressing an audience of global researchers at the 32nd USENIX Security Symposium, Sharbani […]
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