Tag #Cybersecurity

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Federal Drone-Tracking Authority Set to Expire Amidst Political Uncertainty

Facing the Friday expiration of federal authority to track and disable threatening drones, the U.S. grapples with political uncertainty around a temporary spending bill, while New Jersey enforces temporary drone flight restrictions in 22 areas.

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International Telegram Network Facilitates Sexual Assault

An investigation revealed an international Telegram network with hundreds to thousands of members sharing instructions on how to drug victims for sexual assault, including a disguised hair product containing dangerous substances; authorities are investigating but legal loopholes remain.

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Gender Equality
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Massive Data Breach Exposes 9,000 European Parliament Employees' Data

A massive data breach in May 2024 exposed the personal data of 9,000 European Parliament employees, including IDs, medical records, and other sensitive information, highlighting vulnerabilities and raising concerns about foreign interference and espionage.

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UK to Introduce Youth Diversion Orders to Counter Terrorism

The UK government will introduce Youth Diversion Orders, allowing police to restrict online activity of minors at risk of terrorism; this follows a concerning rise in youth involvement in online extremism, with under-18s accounting for 13% of terrorism investigations.

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Unexplained Drone Sightings Prompt Investigation, Raise Regulatory Concerns

Unexplained drone sightings across multiple states have prompted a three-hour classified briefing with intelligence officials, who claim there is no nefarious intent; however, concerns remain regarding unexplained stationary objects, necessitating legislative action to improve drone regulations and ...

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EU Launches €10.6 Billion SpaceRISE Project to Rival Starlink

The European Union approved the SpaceRISE project, a €10.6 billion initiative involving 290 satellites to improve cybersecurity and offer a European alternative to Starlink, with the first communications expected by 2030.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Atos Completes Restructuring, Reduces Debt by €2.1 Billion

French IT group Atos finalized its financial restructuring plan on December 19th, reducing debt by €2.1 billion through equity conversion and new financing, avoiding bankruptcy and paving the way for a strategic refocusing involving the potential sale of its "Advanced Computing" division to the Fren...

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Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities Exposed: Urgent Cybersecurity Action Needed

A Censys report revealed over 430 internet-accessible industrial control systems in US infrastructure, creating critical security risks to essential services like water treatment and power, demanding immediate action due to the rise of AI-enabled cyberattacks.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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US Retaliates Against China Telecom Over Major Network Hack

The Biden administration is retaliating against China for a sweeping hack of U.S. telecommunications companies by issuing a preliminary finding that China Telecom Americas poses a national security risk, giving them 30 days to respond; this follows an October 2021 FCC decision to revoke China Teleco...

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FBI Warns of Chinese Hacking, Urges Americans to Switch to Encrypted Messaging

The FBI warned Americans to use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps due to a Chinese cyber-espionage campaign that compromised at least eight U.S. telecoms, enabling hackers affiliated with Beijing to intercept standard text messages.

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US Congressman Claims Chinese Spy Drones Near Military Bases

Amidst a surge in mysterious drone sightings near US military bases, House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul alleges that some are Chinese spy drones, contradicting the White House's claim that most are commercial, highlighting a potential intelligence gap and fueling public concern.

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Musk's Xmail Hype Fuels Phishing Threat to Gmail

Elon Musk's Xmail mention fuels phishing concerns for Gmail's 2.5 billion users; cybercriminals may exploit the hype to create realistic scams, leveraging multichannel attacks, demanding login details for promised beta access or data transfer.

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