XSS Flaw in Prevalent Media Imaging Tool Exposes Trove of Patient Data
Bugs in Canon Medical’s Virea View could allow cyberattackers to access several sources of sensitive patient data.
Cyber NewsWhy the US Should Help Secure Mexican Infrastructure — and What It Gets in Return
Call it cross-border enlightened self-interest: As one of the US’s premier trade partners and closest neighbors, what’s bad for Mexico is bad for the US.
Cyber NewsHackers Aid Protests Against Iranian Government with Proxies, Leaks and Hacks
Several hacktivist groups are using Telegram and other tools to aid anti-government protests in Iran to bypass regime censorship restrictions amid ongoing unrest in the country following the death of Mahsa Amini in custody. “Key activities are data leaking and selling, including officials’ phone numbers and emails, and maps of sensitive locations,” Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point said in
Cyber NewsSwachh City Platform Suffers Data Breach Leaking 16 Million User Records
A threat actor by the name of LeakBase has shared a database containing personal information allegedly affecting 16 million users of Swachh City, an Indian complaint redressal platform. Leaked details include usernames, email addresses, password hashes, mobile numbers, one-time passwords, last logged-in times, and IP addresses, among others, according to a report shared by security […]
Cyber NewsDifferences in App Security/Privacy Based on Country
Depending on where you are when you download your Android apps, it might collect more or less data about you. The apps we downloaded from Google Play also showed differences based on country in their security and privacy capabilities. One hundred twenty-seven apps varied in what the apps were allowed to access on users’ mobile […]
Cyber News22 notable government cybersecurity initiatives in 2022
Cybersecurity continues to be high on the agenda of governments across the globe, with both national and local levels increasingly working to counter cybersecurity threats. Much like last year, 2022 has seen significant, government-led initiatives launched to help to address diverse security issues. Here are 22 notable cybersecurity initiatives introduced around the world in 2022. […]
Cyber NewsRecent cases highlight need for insider threat awareness and action
On September 1, a crew of US government offices launched the fourth-annual National Insider Threat Awareness Month (NITAM). The goal of the month-long event is to educate the government and industry about the dangers posed by insider threats and the role of insider threat programs. This year’s campaign focuses on the importance of critical thinking […]
Cyber NewsCrypto-Thieves Cost Victims 53 Times What They Make
Report reveals surging cloud bills for crypto-jacking victims
Cyber NewsMobile, Cloud and Email Are Top Threat Vectors For 2023
PwC study finds organizations have a long way to go on security
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