Millions of solar power systems could be at risk of cyber attacks after researchers find flurry of vulnerabilities

The increasing use of solar power has exposed critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in inverters, cloud computing services, and monitoring platforms, creating an insecure ecosystem where hackers can manipulate energy production, disrupt power grids, and steal sensitive data, posing serious risks to Read More …

Brussels unveils highly-anticipated strategy on defence but fails to outline new funding options

The White Paper, released on Wednesday, broadly rehashes the Commission’s ReArm Europe proposal unveiled two weeks ago that could see member states mobilise up to €800 billion for defence over the next four years by notably, pooling orders and procuring Read More …

Cybersecurity Meets DUI Defense: Protecting Personal Data During Legal Battles

In today’s digital age, the intersection of cybersecurity and legal defense has never been more critical. Individuals facing DUI charges often find themselves not only defending against legal penalties but also safeguarding their personal data. Protecting personal data during legal Read More …

US suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia

The US has suspended operations and planning for offensive cyber operations against Russia, a senior US official told CNN. The suspension is “a major blow,” the official said, especially since planning for such operations takes time and research to carry Read More …

Cybersecurity and the Role of Trusted TOS Providers

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping the maritime industry, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern for port and terminal operators. The adoption of a Terminal Operating System (TOS) is a significant step towards embracing this digital revolution, Read More …

New York amends data breach law

On December 24, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed into law an amendment to section 899-aa of the N.Y. General Business Law, also known as The Shield Act, modifying the law’s data breach notification requirements. The amendment, which took Read More …

Trump administration fires over 400 DHS employees as mass firings continue

The Trump administration on Friday moved to fire more than 400 employees at the Department of Homeland Security, the latest effort in a government-wide campaign to dramatically reduce the federal workforce. Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of Read More …

UK: “Cyber warriors” to be fast-tracked to battle on “a new front line”

“Cyber warriors” are being fast-tracked into the armed forces after Britain faced more than 90,000 online attacks in the last two years. Specialist recruits will see their basic training cut from 10 weeks to a month and be offered starting Read More …

Trump administration fires members of cybersecurity review board in ‘horribly shortsighted’ decision

On Tuesday, a day after Donald Trump’s inauguration as the new U.S. president, the Department of Homeland Security told members of several advisory committees that they were effectively fired. Among the committees impacted is the Cyber Safety Review Board, or Read More …

With TikTok U.S. Ban Looming, Users Flock to Red Note – Another Chinese-Owned App

TikTok could be outlawed in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19 over concerns about its Chinese ownership, unless it gets a reprieve from the Supreme Court or if Beijing-based parent company ByteDance complies with a federal law forcing it Read More …