U.S. National Security Agency Publishes 2023 Cybersecurity Year in Review

FORT MEADE, Md.–The National Security Agency (NSA) published its 2023 Cybersecurity Year in Review today to share its recent cybersecurity successes and how it is working with partners to deliver on cybersecurity advances that enhance national security. This year’s report Read More …

China: Foreign geographic information software collects sensitive data, posing threat to national security

China’s national security agencies have discovered that foreign geographic information system software used in important industries in China has been collecting and transmitting geographic information data with some of the information collected involving state secrets, posing a serious threat to Read More …

U.S., South Korea, Japan to step up actions on North Korea cyber threats

The United States, South Korea and Japan agreed new initiatives on Saturday to respond to North Korea’s threats in cyberspace, including cryptocurrency abuses and space launches, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said. The three countries’ national security advisers Read More …

You versus adversaries: How to become unbeatable in 20 cybersecurity moves

In today’s landscape, every business is inherently based on technology, increasing its susceptibility to significant and frequent threats that can hinder operations, success, and sustainability. At times, it can cause damage that is hard to bounce back from. Securing your Read More …

NATO deepens cyber coalition with Asian partners

NATO countries wrapped up one their signature cybersecurity exercises in Estonia this week, welcoming South Korea and Japan to the proceedings as alliance officials seek like-minded governments to harden their collective virtual defenses. The Cyber Coalition 2023 event in the Read More …

France bans ministers from WhatsApp, Signal; demands French alternatives

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has banned widely used messaging apps WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal for ministers and their teams due to security vulnerabilities, according to a memo obtained by French news outlet Le Point. “These digital tools are not Read More …

Maldives explores increasing cybersecurity cooperation with Türkiye

The Maldives and Türkiye have discussed increasing cooperation on cybersecurity. The discussion was held during a meeting between the Minister of Interior of Türkiye, Ali Yerlikaya, and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The Turkish minister thanked President Muizzu for making his Read More …

Guidelines for secure AI system development

AI systems have the potential to bring many benefits to society. However, for the opportunities of AI to be fully realised, it must be developed, deployed and operated in a secure and responsible way. AI systems are subject to novel Read More …

Singapore cyber defenders fend off simulated attacks against cellular, gas and airport systems

As simulated attackers tried to overload an electrical system, cripple a water distribution network and shut down a gas plant, cyber defence operators across 26 national agencies sprung into action to neutralise the assaults on a fictional state’s critical infrastructure. Read More …

FCC wants to improve cyber protections for schools, libraries

Ransomware attacks and cybersecurity threats against schools are multiplying and have led to some dramatic consequences. Last year, the Los Angeles Unified School District was hit by a ransomware attack that resulted in hackers posting 500 gigabytes of stolen data Read More …