Industry-Specific Security
The Claim In the recent news, chinese researchers claim to have used a D-Wave Advantage quantum computer to break specific encryption algorithms based on the Substitution-Permutation Network (SPN), a common structure in encryption. SPNs secure data by repeatedly substituting (replacing) and permuting (reordering) parts of it, and they are foundational to widely used encryption systems … Read more
In a recent significant cyberattack, over 2000 Palo Alto Network firewalls have been compromised by attackers exploiting two recently patched vulnerabilities. Palo Alto provides cybersecurity services to enterprises, government and service providers. According to UK based Shadow server Foundation the number of breaches in US and India on Palo Alto network firewalls were in the … Read more
On 15 Nov 2024, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that T-Mobile has suffered from a recent cyberattack which has been linked to the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group called Salt Typhoon. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in network infrastructure to access sensitive communication data. While the company claims no customer data was stolen, the breach has raised … Read more
CloudSEK cybersecurity experts have recently discovered a significant threat with AndroxGh0st malware, which has now integrated the Mozi botnet to target IoT and cloud-based services. This combination expands AndroxGh0st’s reach, making it a powerful tool for cybercriminals to compromise various devices and networks, including cloud platforms like AWS and TwilioSendGrid. By merging with Mozi’s capabilities, … Read more
What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is among the most dangerous forms of cybersecurity attacks, often targeting psychological manipulation rather than technical systems. While advanced security systems protect software and hardware, these measures become ineffective when the human element is compromised. Social engineering is a cybersecurity concern for individuals and businesses alike, as it bypasses … Read more
Internet is deeply ingrained in the way we interact and do business in the modern world. It is now a necessity and we expect to have internet connections everywhere we go. Hence, the availability of public Wi-Fi networks has also become essential, both in the UK and globally, millions rely on it daily for everything … Read more
Modern businesses are rapidly expanding their digital landscape, however, as a digital footprint increases so too does the cyber threat surface it is open to, therefore, it is crucial for businesses to safeguard their network and critical information. One way to achieve this is through support from a professional cybersecurity consultant. Generally, a consultant is … Read more
On 25 September 2024, a cyber security breach targeted the public Wi-Fi services at 19 major UK train stations, including London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street, which led to a temporary shutdown. The attack has been described as cyber vandalism, which appears to have been more of a system defacement than … Read more