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China-Linked Earth Alux Uses VARGEIT and COBEACON in Multi-Stage Cyber Intrusions
2025-04-01 11:03

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new China-linked threat actor called Earth Alux that has targeted various key sectors such as government, technology, logistics, manufacturing,...

Cell Phone OPSEC for Border Crossings
2025-04-01 11:01

I have heard stories of more aggressive interrogation of electronic devices at US border crossings. I know a lot about securing computers, but very little about securing phones. Are there easy...

GCHQ intern took top secret spy tool home, now faces prison
2025-04-01 08:51

Not exactly Snowden levels of skill A student at Britain's top eavesdropping government agency has pleaded guilty to taking sensitive information home on the first day of his trial.…

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2025-04-01 07:00

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Why global tensions are a cybersecurity problem for every business
2025-04-01 06:00

With global tensions climbing, cyber attacks linked to nation-states and their allies are becoming more common, sophisticated, and destructive. For organizations, cybersecurity can’t be treated as...

Apple Fined €150 Million by French Regulator Over Discriminatory ATT Consent Practices
2025-04-01 05:47

Apple has been hit with a fine of €150 million ($162 million) by France's competition watchdog over the implementation of its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) privacy framework. The Autorité de la...

How to build an effective cybersecurity simulation
2025-04-01 05:30

Most people groan at the prospect of security training. It’s typically delivered through dull online videos or uninspiring exercises that fail to capture real-world urgency. To make a real...

The human side of insider threats: People, pressure, and payback
2025-04-01 05:00

While cybercriminals are often in the spotlight, one of the most dangerous threats to your company might be hiding in plain sight, within your own team. Employees, contractors, or business...

Generative AI Is reshaping financial fraud. Can security keep up?
2025-04-01 04:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Yinglian Xie, CEO at DataVisor, explains how evolving fraud tactics require adaptive, AI-driven prevention strategies. With fraudsters using generative AI to...

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 1, 2025
2025-04-01 04:00

Cloud Security Engineer Fexco | Ireland | Hybrid – View job details As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will design and implement security frameworks for cloud environments. Enforce secure access...