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A financially motivated cybercriminal group known as UNC6040 has been implicated in a global voice phishing (or “vishing”) campaign that targets companies using Salesforce, according to newly published research from Google Cloud’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). The attackers are not exploiting software vulnerabilities—instead, they are manipulating people. UNC6040 has been contacting employees under the guise […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter sent to subscribers of The Readable every Friday. This is Dain Oh reporting from South Korea, and here is your weekend briefing. 1. SK Telecom data breach triggers mass exodus and regulatory backlash – The Readable SK Telecom experienced one of South Korea’s most serious cybersecurity breaches, with a […]
With a customer base of more than 300,000 organizations worldwide, Atlassian’s platforms—Jira, Trello, Confluence, Loom, and newer additions like Rovo and Compass—have become essential tools for teams to plan, build, and innovate. However, that expansive reach also brings significant responsibility: ensuring these tools remain secure in the face of an increasingly sophisticated cyber threat landscape. […]
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 […]
Editor’s note: As of July 6, The Readable has started publishing business press releases, responding to a high demand for publication. To provide readers with industrial insights at a glance, The Readable summarizes each press release with the help of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The compressed information is reviewed by journalists at The Readable prior to publication. […]
Editor’s note: As of July 6, The Readable has started publishing business press releases, responding to a high demand for publication. To provide readers with industrial insights at a glance, The Readable summarizes each press release with the help of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The compressed information is reviewed by journalists at The Readable prior to publication. […]
Las Vegas, NV ― Black Hat ― A prominent malware detection company revealed on Wednesday that the threat intelligence industry is still in its initial phase, underscoring the need for at least 62% of global organizations to channel investments into essential tools and processes. As outlined in OPSWAT’s report titled “2023 Threat Intelligence Trends,” a […]
Hacking incidents reported by manufacturing businesses rose more than 62% in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) released a cyberthreat landscape report on Monday covering the first six months of the year. According to […]
South Korean law enforcement said on Tuesday that they arrested 25 individuals for their involvement in a phone scam where they allegedly took part in spoofing phone numbers. In a press release, South Korea’s phone scam joint investigation team stated that the suspects, including five Taiwanese and one Chinese, were charged with manipulating phone calls. […]
Editor’s note: As of July 6, The Readable has started publishing business press releases, responding to a high demand for publication. To provide readers with industrial insights at a glance, The Readable summarizes each press release with the help of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The compressed information is reviewed by journalists at The Readable prior to publication. […]
“Weekend Briefing” is a weekly newsletter that is sent to The Readable’s subscribers every Friday. Cybersecurity journalists for The Readable carefully select important news stories from the previous week and deliver them in a compact form. Topics encompass cybercrime, geopolitics, and privacy. There are no costs involved with a subscription, and some content, such as […]
The South Korean intelligence agency disclosed on Wednesday that last month they discovered malware embedded inside a measuring instrument made in China. In a press conference, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) stated that the vulnerable device was one of the supplies provided to government organizations. This is the first time that the country’s intelligence agency […]
