Tag: digital economy
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US Accelerates Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration with 2030 Deadline
The White House is taking a major step to protect America's sensitive data and digital economy by mandating a rapid migration to quantum-safe encryption, with a deadline of 2030 for key establishment and 2031 for digital signatures. This move aims to safeguard critical infrastructure, jobs, and growth by future-proofing the nation's cybersecurity.
FTC Warns of $3.5 Billion Losses to Imposter Scams
The Federal Trade Commission is sounding the alarm on imposter scams, which have led to a staggering $3.5 billion in losses - nearly triple the amount reported in 2020. This pervasive form of fraud has become the most reported category, accounting for almost a third of all fraud reports filed with the FTC.
Cybersecurity Experts Slam Alarming US Router Ban
The US government's sudden ban on foreign-made routers has ignited a firestorm of debate, with cybersecurity experts warning it could backfire, creating vulnerabilities and stifling competition. Can this well-intentioned move ultimately compromise the very security it's meant to protect?
API security: Must-Have Defenses Against Risky Breaches
Thales’ report of 40,000+ API incidents in H1 2025 shows APIs have gone from a niche technical risk to a boardroom emergency — attackers are automating probes, scraping data and abusing business logic at scale. Now’s the moment to move API security from a checkbox to a strategic priority with discovery, fine‑grained auth, rate limiting and runtime protection.
Data Sovereignty Issues: Must-Have Best Defenses
Data sovereignty isn’t just policy jargon—it’s a real, high-stakes challenge that can make or break competitiveness, compliance, and customer trust as regulations and geopolitics shift. The smart play: embrace strategic localization, interoperable standards, and privacy-enhancing tech to protect data, reduce risk, and keep innovation moving.
Cybercrime Stunning Guide — Best Must-Have Insights
The Cambridge Cybercrime Conference 2023 revealed that cybercrime has become a systemic, industrialized threat — but with smarter policy, cross-sector collaboration, and simple everyday defenses we can push back. This guide distills the conference’s most powerful insights into practical steps for policymakers, businesses, and users alike.
Legal Metrology: Must-Have Guide to Best Digital Standards
As sensors, algorithms and cloud services replace needles and balances, legal metrology must modernize to keep commerce fair and consumers safe—this practical guide lays out the digital standards, tools and steps regulators, developers and businesses need for transparent, auditable measurements. Learn how to balance innovation with enforceable rules—from cryptographic attestation and continuous conformity to clear consumer verification—so technology builds trust, not confusion.
Stopping Fake North Korean IT Workers: Essential Strategies
Think you can spot a fake candidate? With North Korean imposters crafting flawless resumes but disappearing in interviews, uncover the crucial strategies every business needs to protect their teams and data.
Pakistan Arrests 21 in Crackdown on Heartsender Malware Service
Pakistan’s recent arrest of 21 individuals behind the notorious Heartsender malware marks a major win against global cybercrime, striking at the heart of a decade-long digital deception scheme.
Ingram Micro Resumes Partial Orders After Ransomware Attack
Ingram Micro is cautiously reopening its order lines after a crippling ransomware attack, but long waits and uncertainty remind us just how fragile our global tech supply chains really are.
SUSE Introduces Region-Locked Support for Sovereignty-Minded Users
SUSE unveils region-locked support, catering to sovereignty-minded users with enhanced data control and compliance across diverse regions.
Qantas Contacted by Potential Cybercriminal Following Data Breach
Qantas faces a potential threat as a cybercriminal contacts the airline following a recent data breach, raising concerns over customer data security.
US Justice Department and Microsoft Crack Down on North Korean IT Workers
US Justice Department and Microsoft team up to target North Korean IT workers involved in cybercrime, enhancing cybersecurity efforts globally.
MOVEit Systems Under Threat: Scans Indicate Possible Upcoming Attacks
MOVEit Systems face potential threats as scans suggest possible upcoming attacks, raising concerns for users and prompting urgent security measures.
Cyber Criminals Target African Financial Institutions Using Open-Source Tools
Cyber criminals exploit open-source tools to target African financial institutions, increasing risks and challenging security measures across the sector.
UK Retail Faces Eye-Watering Costs from Cyberattack Crisis
UK retailers grapple with staggering costs from cyberattacks, facing financial strain and operational disruptions as security measures are urgently reinforced.
Cybersecurity Revenue Blueprint: Turning Your Practice into a Recurring Income Engine
Transform your cybersecurity practice into a recurring income engine with proven revenue strategies for steady, predictable growth.
US Tries to Claw Back $7m Taken by North Korean IT Workers
US authorities seek to recover $7M taken by North Korean IT workers amid escalating cybercrime and global cybersecurity concerns.
EU Braces for Global Cyber Threats
EU braces for global cyber threats with coordinated measures and policy reforms to protect critical infrastructure.
Targeted Cyberattack Erases Shopping App’s AWS and GitHub Assets
Targeted cyberattack erases shopping app’s AWS and GitHub assets, exposing critical vulnerabilities and triggering urgent security overhauls.
US Targets Cyber Scam Firm Responsible for $200 Million in Losses
US authorities crack down on a cyber scam firm behind $200M in losses, intensifying investigations to secure funds and penalize fraudsters.
Revitalizing Europe’s Startup Ecosystem: The Commission’s Bold New Plan
EU Commission unveils a bold plan to revitalize Europe’s startup ecosystem, boosting funding, growth, and groundbreaking innovation across the continent.
Apple Thwarts Over $9 Billion in App Store Fraud in Just Five Years
Apple foils over $9B in App Store fraud in five years, reinforcing its commitment to secure app transactions and platform reliability.
Deceptive AI Impostors: Unveiling a Year-Long Malware Scam
Unmask a year-long malware scam led by deceptive AI impostors. Discover how their scheme duped users and spread dangerous software attacks.