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FBI warns of malicious free online document converters spreading malware Pierluigi Paganini March 24, 2025 The FBI warns of a significant increase in scams involving free online document converters to infect users with malware. The FBI warns that threat actors use malicious online document converters to steal users’ sensitive information and infect their systems with malware. “The FBI Denver Field Office is warning that agents are increasingly seeing a scam involving free online document converter tools, and we want to encourage victims to report instances of this scam.” reads the alert. “In this scenario, criminals use free online document converter…
Quantum computing’s ability to break today’s encryption may still be years away—but security leaders can’t afford to wait. Forrester’s The Future of Quantum Security makes it clear: the transition to quantum-safe cryptography must start now. Related: Quantum standards come of age The real threat isn’t just the eventual arrival of quantum decryption—it’s that nation-state actors are already stockpiling encrypted data in “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks. Meanwhile, new regulations are beginning to mandate cryptoagility—the ability to swap encryption algorithms before they’re broken. Tech giants like Amazon, Google, and IBM are moving fast to integrate post-quantum cryptography, but for most organizations,…
Topic: Women Shaping Cybersecurity’s Future: Trends & Predictions Watch Now Abstract: The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with women playing a critical part in shaping its future. As cyber threats grow, the industry faces a persistent skills shortage. More women entering the field bring innovation, inclusivity, and resilience. Female professionals actively mentor, train, and advocate for representation, helping bridge the workforce gap and cultivate the next generation of cyber experts. This webinar will explore the impact of women in cybersecurity, the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field. Join us to discover how women are driving change and strengthening…
Europol has released its 2025 report on serious and organized crime in the EU. The EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (EU-SOCTA) is based on intelligence from EU countries and global law enforcement. The findings are stark. Organized crime is becoming more complex and harmful, with deeper roots across Europe. Organized crime is changing fast The structure of organized crime is shifting. Groups are no longer tied to old ways of working. They’ve adapted to a world shaped by global instability, digital tools, and new technologies. Europol’s 2025 report outlines three key trends shaping serious and organized crime: 1.…
Global cybersecurity spending is expected to rise significantly, reaching $377 billion in 2024, up from $305 billion in the previous year (2023-2024). This sharp increase in expenditure is closely tied to the growing complexity and frequency of cyber threats, which have been further exacerbated by the rise of generative AI. The United States is set to be the largest spender, followed by Western Europe, with these two regions collectively accounting for around 70% of the total cybersecurity investment this year. For more details, refer to the International Data Corporation. Ad Join our LinkedIn group Information Security…
ORIGINALLY AIRED ON APRIL 18, 2022 Articles discussed in this episode: 00:00 – BHIS – Talkin’ Bout [infosec] News 2022-04-18 02:05 – Current Activity | CISA | https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/current-activity 02:58 – CISA orders agencies to fix actively exploited VMware, Chrome bugs | https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-agencies-to-fix-actively-exploited-vmware-chrome-bugs/ 08:45 – Russian invasion of Ukraine exposes cybersecurity threat to commercial satellites | https://spacenews.com/russian-invasion-of-ukraine-exposes-cybersecurity-threat-to-commercial-satellites/ 10:43 – Leaked documents show notorious ransomware group has an HR department, performance reviews, and an ‘employee of the month’ | https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/14/conti-ransomware-leak-shows-group-operates-like-normal-tech-company.html 15:35 – Hacking forum taken offline and UK suspect arrested | https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/hacking-forum-taken-offline-and-uk-suspect-arrested | https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/hacking-forum-taken-offline-and-uk-suspect-arrested 19:35 – GitHub Says Hackers Breached Dozens of…
At MWC 2025, Google confirmed it was working on screen and video share capabilities for Gemini Live, codenamed “Project Astra”. At that time, Google promised that the feature would begin rolling out soon, and now some users have spotted it in the wild. According to a video shared by a Reddit user who owns a Xiaomi phone with a Gemini Advanced subscription, you can now share your phone’s screen with Gemini Live and ask questions about it. Gemini Live running in the background The integration is interesting because you can ask AI questions about what’s on your screen and have…
Gartner describes infrastructure as code (IaC) as a key way to unlock the potential of the cloud. However, some companies encounter challenges in IaC adoption, especially when it comes to maintaining a secure posture. As adopters automate their infrastructure deployments, they often encounter security issues associated with misconfigurations, code vulnerabilities, configuration shifts, secret management, and access control. Two of the leading tools used in IaC are Ansible and Terraform. They both have noteworthy security features, and each has its own security issues that DevOps teams need to pay attention to, but is one more secure than the other? Let’s evaluate…
German insurance giant ERGO is expanding into the U.S. after acquiring Next Insurance. The $2.6 billion deal, announced in a news release Friday (March 21), will allow ERGO — owned by Munich Re — to target the small business community in the U.S., comprising 30 million companies. “However, the insurance penetration among this type of companies remains relatively low as 75% of U.S. small businesses are considered underinsured,” the release said. “The total addressable market is highly fragmented and estimated at around $175 billion, offering significant growth potential.” Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, Next provides property…