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• Weaponized Versions of PuTTY and WinSCP Attacking IT Admins Via Search Results July 8, 2025 6:42 am Cyber Security News A sophisticated SEO poisoning campaign targeting system administrators with malicious backdoor malware. Arctic Wolf security researchers have uncovered a dangerous search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning and malvertising campaign that has been targeting …
• ABP Group expands in Malaysia with new KL cybersecurity hub July 8, 2025 6:38 am Malay Mail KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — ABP Group, Asia’s leading cybersecurity provider, has strengthened its presence in Malaysia with the launch of a new office in KL Eco City, strategically located opposite Mid Valley City. This milestone builds on six years of …
• beIN wins Golden Award in Qatar National Cyber Drill July 8, 2025 6:35 am The Peninsula Doha: beIN Media Group (beIN) has received the Golden Award for outstanding performance in the National Cyber Drill 2024, organised by Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) under the theme “Zero Hour”. This marks the second consecutive year that …
• Dozens graduate after completing free digital skills courses July 8, 2025 6:33 am Messenger Newspapers A total of 44 participants came together at Trafford Town Hall for a graduation ceremony after completing the training, which aims to boost digital confidence and help tackle digital exclusion. The courses are part of a wider programme offered by Trafford …
• Microsoft bans 3,000 Outlook accounts: Know why? July 8, 2025 6:31 am News9 Live Tech News Microsoft has cracked down on an elaborate North Korean IT scam by suspending around 3,000 Outlook and Hotmail accounts. The scammers infiltrated top companies using advanced AI and stolen identities, prompting swift action from US authorities. …
• Erie Insurance Restores All Operations After Month Outage; Says No Data Breached July 8, 2025 6:30 am Insurance Journal Erie Insurance reports that it has restored full business operations that have been affected by a month long network outage. The company also said there is “no evidence” of a breach of any sensitive personal information, financial records or legally …
• Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 8, 2025 July 8, 2025 6:23 am Help Net Security Analyst III-Threat Intel Verizon Data Services | India | Hybrid – View job details As an Analyst III-Threat Intel, you will deploy security tools, analyze logs and endpoints, and assess threats across Verizon’s enterprise and cloud environments. You’ll …
• Cyberattacks are changing the game for major sports events July 8, 2025 6:23 am Help Net Security Sports fans and cybercriminals both look forward to major sporting events, but for very different reasons. Fake ticket sites, stolen login details, and DDoS attacks are common ways criminals try to make money or disrupt an event. Why are sports events …
• Exposure management is the answer to: “Am I working on the right things?” July 8, 2025 6:23 am Help Net Security In this Help Net Security interview, Dan DeCloss, Founder and CTO at PlexTrac, discusses the role of exposure management in cybersecurity and how it helps organizations gain visibility into their attack surface to improve risk assessment and prioritization …
• Banking-as-a-Service Market Expected to Reach $60 Billion by 2033 July 8, 2025 6:18 am EIN Presswire Banking-as-a-Service Market Expected to Reach $60 Billion by 2033 NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled “Banking-as-a-Service Market," the …
• Ransomware Attack Cripples Ingram Micro, Disrupts Global Services July 8, 2025 6:16 am Information Security Buzz Ingram Micro has confirmed a ransomware attack that has forced systems offline and disrupted core services across its global operations. The breach, first reported as an unexplained outage on 3 July has now been linked to the SafePay ransomware group, one …
• Charity sector leaders gather in Poole for annual event July 8, 2025 6:13 am Daily Echo The event, on Thursday, July 3, was organised by accountancy firm Saffery and insurers Gallagher. Sector professionals shared expertise, gave updates and discussed current and future challenges for charities. The morning began with a networking breakfast, …
• How AI Credit Risk Scoring in Kenya Is Changing Who Gets Loans and How Fast July 8, 2025 6:06 am TechTrendsKE AI credit risk scoring in Kenya is fast becoming the leading application of artificial intelligence in the country’s banking sector, a new Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) survey has revealed. The findings show that while only half of Kenyan lenders have …
• OpenAI tightens the screws on security to keep away prying eyes July 8, 2025 6:02 am Yahoo Finance Image Credits:cundra / Getty Images OpenAI has reportedly overhauled its security operations to protect against corporate espionage. According to the Financial Times, the company accelerated an existing security clampdown after Chinese startup DeepSeek …
• Breaches are inevitable, disasters are not: Six cyber resilience tips for Aussie retailers   July 8, 2025 6:00 am RetailBiz The recent spate of high-profile retail attacks in the UK were sudden and alarming. But amongst the rapid wave of disruption, one retailer stood out in its response. Whether by design or fortunate happenstance, Co-op took swift, decisive action — …