Security News

China warns of fake digital currency wallets fleecing netizens
2024-02-27 04:02

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has warned local netizens that fake wallet apps for the nation's central bank digital currency are already circulating and being abused by scammers. Using the digital currency requires an app - here's the iOS version - and a link to a bank account.

Two days into the Digital Services Act, EU wields it to deepen TikTok probe
2024-02-20 08:26

Two days after its Digital Services Act came into effect, the European Union used it to open an investigation into made-in-China social network TikTok. European Commissioner Thierry Breton delivered news of the probe in a Xeet that revealed the investigation will consider "Suspected breach of transparency & obligations to protect minors."

5 free digital forensics tools to boost your investigations
2024-02-15 05:30

Digital forensics plays a crucial role in analyzing and addressing cyberattacks, and it's a key component of incident response. Digital forensics provides vital information for auditors, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies in the aftermath of an attack.

India to make its digital currency programmable
2024-02-09 05:15

The Reserve Bank of India announced on Thursday it would make its digital currency programmable, and ensure it can be exchanged when citizens are offline. Indian media report that governor Shaktikanta Das outlined scenarios for the programmable digital rupee, including allowing government agencies to ensure payments to citizens are only used for defined benefits.

Emerging trends and strategies in digital forensics
2024-01-26 05:00

Schroader talks about the impact of exponential data growth on forensic practices, the role of AI in optimizing investigations, and emphasizes the need for professionals to adapt to the changing dynamics of digital investigations, along with cross-education in related fields. With the exponential growth in data volume, how do digital forensic experts manage and analyze large datasets effectively?

Beyond blockchain: Strategies for seamless digital asset integration
2024-01-23 05:30

How can organizations balance the need for robust digital asset protection with the drive for business innovation and agility? To best integrate digital assets in your business, it's crucial to integrate your digital asset management solution with your IT systems.

Digital nomads amplify identity fraud risks
2024-01-19 04:30

The result is that digital nomads come across systems for identity verification more often than most people do. Identity verification of digital nomads can be a tricky task for many businesses as their established processes are not designed for such a large variety of foreign IDs, and thus require revamping.

Tsurugi Linux: Tailoring user experience for digital forensics and OSINT investigations
2024-01-16 04:30

Tsurugi Linux is a heavily customized open-source distribution focused on supporting DFIR investigations. The project focuses mainly on live forensics analysis, post-mortem analysis, and digital evidence acquisition.

Verification roadblocks cause frustration for digital nomads
2023-12-26 04:30

Digital nomads are expressing the most frustration when interacting with organizations offering services in the United States, according to Regula. The most painful verification processes for nomads in the USA are linked to specific stages: crossing the border, checking into a hotel, renting accommodations, activating a new mobile phone or SIM card, and securing a rental car.

What Australia’s Digital ID Means to How Citizens Interact With Businesses Online
2023-12-19 16:40

Australia is about to get a national online ID system - the Digital ID - which promises to improve the security and privacy of data online. The Digital ID is the cumulation of a five-year, AUD $200 million investment as an effort to alleviate security concerns over the amount of data Australians give to companies to prove who they are online.