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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. […]
A leading artificial intelligence expert has raised concerns that generative AI could pose threats to financial security. While the technology is increasingly being adopted for various business tasks in the financial sector, experts caution that the industry cannot rely solely on AI. This is particularly important given the sector’s responsibility for safeguarding personal information and […]
“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 the 2024 Paris Olympics, the world’s premier sports event, unfolded with 184 participating countries and 10,500 athletes competing before an audience of nearly 300 million, it also became a focal point for unprecedented international cyberattacks. Over the course of the 17-day event, the massive online presence and high-profile nature of the Games made it […]
It’s been about a week since Black Hat USA 2024 and DEF CON 32 wrapped up. As I transition back to my daily editing work in South Korea, I realize there’s still more to share with The Readable’s readers from these major hacker events. This includes statements from National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr., the […]
Las Vegas―DEF CON 32―A two-year competition aimed at bringing together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity has reached its midpoint, concluding its semifinal round at DEF CON 32 on August 11. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the U.S. government agency overseeing the contest, announced seven finalists whose AI systems outperformed others […]
“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 […]
Las Vegas, NV―Black Hat 2024―How long do you follow up on a news story after it breaks? For most people, including journalists, follow-ups are rare unless they have a specific interest in the issue. However, for Chester Wisniewski, Director and Global Field Chief Technology Officer at Sophos with over 25 years of security experience, this […]
Las Vegas, NV―Black Hat 2024―Over the past week, security vendors and researchers have released numerous press statements, coinciding with the excitement of Black Hat 2024 in Las Vegas. Among the many media pitches we received, The Readable has chosen the ten most significant announcements for our readers. Please note that none of these selections are […]
Las Vegas, NV―Black Hat 2024―The Readable spoke with entrepreneurs, IT professionals, and analysts at Black Hat 2024 to explore their efforts in enhancing global cybersecurity. In this article, we spotlight three vendors who stood out during our recent conversations. As a cybersecurity journalist, I selected these vendors based solely on their innovative contributions, without any […]
In December, Microsoft announced that support for Windows 10 would end on October 14, 2025. However, as of July, Windows 11 has only just surpassed a 30% market share, which has raised concerns within the security industry. According to StatCounter, Windows 11’s market share reached a peak of 30.83% in July, the highest it has […]
