TLDR: One in 10 smart home apps track user data, with Amazon Alexa and Google being the most data-hungry Privacy concerns arise as personal data linked to specific user profiles is collected

TLDR: Dutch intelligence services discovered a Chinese-sponsored cyber-espionage campaign targeting FortiGate devices worldwide. The threat actor exploited a vulnerability to infect at least 20,000 devices in 2022 and 2023. Dutch intelligence agencies

TLDR: The recent cyberattack that affected London hospitals highlights the need for robust security measures. Acacium Group’s director of information security services emphasized the importance of communication, threat hunting, and continuous training.

Summary of North Korean Cyberattacks on Brazilian Fintech Firms TLDR: North Korean cybercriminals are targeting Brazilian cryptocurrency and fintech sectors. Google Cloud’s report reveals coordinated attempts to hijack, extort, and defraud Brazilian

TLDR: Cybercriminals are using PhantomLoader to distribute the SSLoad malware. SSLoad is a nascent malware being spread through phishing emails and other delivery methods. Cybersecurity firm Intezer has discovered the distribution of

TLDR: The Black Basta ransomware gang may have exploited a Windows privilege escalation bug as a zero-day before it was patched. Symantec’s analysis suggests that the malware could achieve total control of

TLDR: Cleveland City Hall was closed for two days due to a cyber threat. Officials are still investigating the cyber incident. In the wake of a cyber “threat,” Cleveland City Hall was

TLDR: Switzerland is facing increased cyberattacks ahead of the Ukraine peace summit. The country’s National Cyber Security Centre has urged local organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. Switzerland is bracing itself for

TLDR: Microsoft released Patch Tuesday update addressing 49 vulnerabilities in its products and 9 in non-Microsoft products. Critical vulnerability CVE-2024-30080 in Microsoft Message Queuing allows remote code execution. The June 2024 Patch

TLDR: EU anti-encryption crusaders are pushing for legislation that would turn digital devices into spyware, allowing for constant monitoring by law enforcement agencies. The proposed 42-point plan includes recommendations on data retention,