Tag Archives: National security

16Jun/23

World’s biggest cyber attack on European banks.

June 16, 2023SecurityAnonymous, Anonymous Sudan, Computer security, Crime, Cyberattacks, Cyberattacks on Ukraine, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, France, Germany, Italy, kaseya, Killnet, National security, Phishing, Ransomware, REvil, Security, Sudanadmin

June 16, 2023 /Security/ — Three hacker groups, Killnet, Anonymous Sudan, and REvil, have reportedly teamed up to launch a “world’s biggest cyber attack” on European banks. The groups have released a video warning of the attack, which they say will target SWIFT, the international payments system.

KillNet is a pro-Russian hacking group that has been active since 2022. The group has claimed responsibility for a number of cyberattacks, including attacks on Ukrainian government websites and infrastructure. Continue reading →

05May/23

Google Career Certificate for hackers

May 5, 2023Security.google, Computer network security, Computer security, Crime prevention, Cyber-security regulation, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, E-commerce, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, National security, Security engineering, United Statesadmin

Cyberattacks increased globally by 38% last year. Despite the urgency of this threat, there are currently more than 750,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. To help build a robust cybersecurity workforce and make it easier for people to join the field, this week we announced the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, the newest addition to our Google Career Certificates program. The Cybersecurity Certificate will prepare learners for entry-level jobs in cybersecurity in less than six months with no prior experience required — helping fill the growing number of open cyber roles.

30Apr/23

If code could be generated, why can’t it generate security controls?

April 30, 2023SecurityCloud computing security, Computer network security, Computer security, Crime prevention, Data security, Database security, Information security, LogLogic, National security, Prevention, Security, Security engineering, Washingtonadmin

April 30, 2023 /Technology/ — As generative AI continues to develop, it is likely that we will see even more innovative and effective ways to use this technology to protect our data and our systems. By creating predictive models, generating simulated environments, and analyzing large volumes of data, generative AI can help identify and respond to threats before they cause damage. Generative AI has enormous potential to transform cybersecurity, including cloud, device, and even home security systems. Continue reading →

22Apr/23

UK Security Minister CYBERUK speech

April 22, 2023SecurityBelfast, Computer network security, Computer security, Cyberattack, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, National security, Security engineering, Threat, Tom Tugendhat, UK cyber security community, United Kingdomadmin

20 April 2023 /Policy/ — The Security Minister stressed the importance of businesses and individuals taking steps to protect themselves from cyber threats. He said that businesses should invest in cyber security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems. He also said that individuals should be careful about what information they share online and should use strong passwords. Continue reading →

03Mar/23

Snooping on campaigners

March 3, 2023SecurityAdam Smith, Arshak Makichyan, Articles, Avi Asher-Schapiro, Beijing, Bogota, China, Closed-circuit television, Crime prevention, Diana Baptista, Disha Ravi, Facial recognition system, India, Internet privacy, Kim Harrisberg, Learning, María Quiñones Triana, Metaverse, Mexico, Moscow, National security, Peter Rest, Prevention, Rina Chandran, Security, Surveillance, Tanzania, Thomson Reuters Foundation, TikTok, Triana, United States, Video surveillanceadmin

By Kim Harrisberg | South Africa correspondent

From phishing traps to arrests based on their social media posts alone, activists from Russia to Uganda say they’re increasingly being watched for their online campaigning.
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19Jan/23

Digital welfare dystopia

January 19, 2023SecurityAtos, Australia, Brisbane, China, Crime prevention, Data mining, Internet privacy, Law enforcement, Lina Dencik, Machine learning, Manchester, Mass surveillance, Melanie Klieve, Melbourne, National security, Netherlands, Philip Alston, Prevention, Profiling, Qian Ji Data Co, Samuel Woodhams Digital, Security, Skills, Surveillance, Thomson Reuters Foundation, United Kingdomadmin

By Samuel Woodhams | Digital rights researcher and journalist

Algorithms to determine welfare payments and detect fraud are becoming standard practice around the world. From Manchester to Melbourne, peoples’ lives are being shaped by secretive tools that determine who is eligible for what, and how much debt is owed.

Although the technology has been around for some time, the outbreak of COVID-19 renewed enthusiasm for the digital welfare state and, for thousands of cash-strapped public bodies, the promise of increased efficiency and lower costs has proven irresistible.
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09Dec/22

Avast 2023 Predictions Highlight Increased Risk for Detrimental Damage Caused by Ransomware Gangs

December 9, 2022SecurityAvast, Computer security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, Malware, National security, Prevention, Ransomware, Security, Security breachesadmin

Avast, a leading global digital security and privacy consumer brand by Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), anticipates an increased risk of ransomware attacks in 2023 threatening to leak people’s and businesses’ valuable data if ransom demands aren’t paid. Additionally, Avast researchers foresee optimization of social engineering used in scam attacks, taking advantage of economic hardships and energy crisis fears. The experts also expect increased malicious activity overall, as open-source malware becomes more accessible, and cybergangs recruit hacktivists to join their causes. Continue reading

28Nov/22

Gangs, drill music, and police databases

November 28, 2022SecurityAdemola Adedeji, Awate Suleiman, Bryan Knight, Chicago, Chinx, Closed-circuit television, Crime prevention, Digga, Drill music, Law enforcement, London, META, National security, Police, Prevention, Safety, Security, Selam Gebrekidan, Simone Browne, Surveillance, Thomson Reuters Foundation, United Kingdomadmin

The Met has overhauled its ‘Gangs Violence Matrix’ database following a legal challenge by human rights organisation, Liberty. The tool is used by the police force to identify and monitor people suspected of being involved in gang-related crime.
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21Nov/22

Neurotechnology Announces the Release of SentiVeillance Cluster, Ready-to-Use Software for Surveillance Systems with Clustered Architecture Implementation for Smart-city-scale Projects

November 21, 2022SecurityAutomatic number-plate recognition, Biometrics, Crime prevention, Identification, Law enforcement, National security, Prevention, Security, Skills, Surveillanceadmin

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies, today announced the release of SentiVeillance Cluster for real-time biometric face identification, tracking of people and vehicles and automatic vehicle license plate recognition. The solution has been designed for expansive surveillance systems supporting continuous video streams from multiple servers. It provides operators with structured and sorted live data, enabling faster decision-making in a variety of scenarios, including law enforcement, security and smart city monitoring applications. Continue reading

17Nov/22

The ads are watching you

November 17, 2022SecurityADTECH, Advertising, Belfast, Bermuda, Digital marketing, Facial recognition system, France, Glasgow, Internet privacy, Japan, Ji, London, Manchester, Market economics), Marketing, National security, Online advertising, Peter, Samsung Electronics, Samuel Woodhams Digital, Security, Surveillance, Targeted advertising, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Tokyo, United Statesadmin

By Samuel Woodhams | Digital rights researcher and journalist

Targeted online advertisements are impossible to ignore. Ads based on our browsing history, geolocation, and personal information appear constantly on our social media feeds, news articles, and streaming platforms. As the authors of a new report on the advertising surveillance industry put it: “Targeted advertising is unavoidable for anyone who owns a smartphone or goes online.”
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