cybersecurity
Personal data still in danger
Government still failing to protect citizens’ private information
The need for cybersecurity education in Bangladeshi universities
Institutions must equip students with skills to steer through the cyber world's complexities.
Massive data leak exposes over 26 bln records
Cybersecurity researcher Bob Dyachenko and the Cybernews team have unveiled a massive data leak, referred to as the ‘Mother of all Breaches’ (MOAB), containing 12 terabytes of information encompassing 26 billion records. This supermassive breach contains data from numerous previous breaches, including major platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Adobe, Canva, Badoo, Weibo, Tencent, MySpace, Telegram, Dropbox, Daily Motion etc. making it potentially the largest-ever discovered data leak.
Hackers can now access Google accounts without passwords: Report
A new type of malware exploit has been discovered, in which hackers can gain access to Google accounts without the need for a password, according to a recent report by CloudSEK, a cyber threat monitoring platform. As per the report, this form of cyberattack leverages a vulnerability related to third-party cookies and poses a serious threat to user privacy.
Scammers could use ChatGPT to conduct massive frauds: Sophos
The cybersecurity company Sophos has recently released two reports about the use of AI in cybercrime, which talk about how massive scam campaigns can be pulled off using generative AI like ChatGPT, and how some cyber criminals are sceptical and even concerned about using AI for their attacks.
Smart cybersecurity for a smarter nation
To successfully construct a truly smart nation, governments must prioritise smart cybersecurity as a cornerstone of their digital transformation strategy.
Cybersecurity awareness month: A spotlight on emerging threats and strategies
In the face of sophisticated cyber threats like phishing, ransomware, supply chain attacks, and complex attacks that are often targeted and live, organisations can no longer afford to handle cybersecurity without the support of a trusted vendor.
Safeguarding workspaces from escalating cyber attacks: A comprehensive guide
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how organisations can safeguard their data, secure their employees' information, prevent cyber attacks, and respond effectively in case of a breach.
SophosEncrypt ransomware impersonates cybersecurity firm Sophos
A new ransomware-as-a-service called SophosEncrypt is impersonating cybersecurity giant Sophos, using the company name for its malicious activities.
Lax data security is a threat for us all
Why are government sites so vulnerable to cyberattacks?
Hackers feast on government sites
With the general election around the corner, data leaks and cyberattacks have intensified alarmingly, with the latest being a suspected leak of five crore citizens’ data from the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS).
Infopercept appoints SmartCom Limited as its strategic distributor for Bangladesh
Infopercept, a global cybersecurity solutions and services company, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with SmartCom Limited.
How to safeguard against 5 key threats to password security
Find out some of the most significant threats to password security.
From the US to Bangladesh: Key lessons for building a strong national cybersecurity strategy
A strong and efficient national cybersecurity strategy is more important than ever as nations depend more and more on technology and the internet.
ChatGPT can be used as a cybersecurity Co-Pilot: Report
Cybersecurity company Sophos recently released new research on how the cybersecurity industry can leverage GPT-3, the language model behind the now well-known ChatGPT framework, as a co-pilot to help defeat attackers.
What will the world of tech look like in 2023?
There are a few key areas that are likely to see significant activity and could potentially have a major impact on the tech industry.
Mobile devices at the centre of new types of cybercrimes: Report
Cybersecurity platform Sophos recently published its 2023 Threat Report.
UNDP and ICT Division to launch cybersecurity awareness campaign
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the ICT Division of the Government of Bangladesh recently reached an agreement to launch a cybersecurity campaign for the youth and children in selected Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Warning issued over attacks on internet infrastructure
Key parts of the internet infrastructure face large-scale attacks that threaten the global system of web traffic, the internet's address keeper warns.
