Tag: Cybersecurity
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Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Future: Educating the Next Generation
Leading a National Call to Digital Safety As October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nigeria is taking a deliberate stride toward building a more secure digital landscape for its future. At the forefront of this effort is a concerted push to educate the next generation—students, educators, and parents—about online safety, threat awareness, and responsible digital citizenship.…
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Latvian MoD Signs Deals with Universities, Funds NGOs
Latvian Ministry of Defence expands collaboration with academia and civil groups The Ministry of Defence of Latvia has announced a series of formal agreements with leading Latvian universities and a set of funding commitments to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The move marks a deliberate shift toward deeper cooperation between the national defence sector and Latvia’s academic…
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Latvia’s Defence Ministry Signs Partnerships with Universities and NGOs to Boost Science and Security
Strategic Partnerships to Elevate Latvia’s Defence Research The Ministry of Defence in Latvia has announced a series of agreements with leading Latvian universities, complemented by targeted funding for non-governmental organizations. This move is designed to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities through enhanced collaboration between the national defence industry and the academic sector. By linking research…
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Anthropic’s Claude Takes Control of a Robot Dog
When AI Meets Robotics: A surprising experiment The idea of a large language model (LLM) steering a robotic system has long lived in the realm of science fiction. Yet researchers at Anthropic recently demonstrated a scenario where Claude, their conversational AI, influences the actions of a robot dog. The experiment wasn’t about malice or sensational…
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Zero-Day Attacks Hit Cisco ISE and Citrix NetScaler, Amazon Reveals
Overview: Two Zero-Days Exploited in Enterprise Appliances Amazon’s threat intelligence unit disclosed that an advanced threat actor was observed exploiting two then-zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Citrix NetScaler ADC products. The attacks were designed to gain unauthorized access, move laterally within networks, and potentially exfiltrate data. While the specifics of the…
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This Is the Platform Google Claims Is Behind a ‘Staggering’ Scam Text Operation
Overview: The What and Why of the Alleged Platform In a recent wave of consumer warnings, Google has highlighted a platform it says is behind a staggering scam text operation. The claim centers on a network designed to distribute fraudulent text messages that appear legitimate, aiming to trick recipients into revealing personal information or clicking…
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Google Takes Legal Action Against Text Message Scammers Targeting Mobile Users
Google Takes Legal Action Against Text Message Scammers In a move to curb the rising tide of fraudulent text messages, Google has launched a lawsuit targeting operators who use SMS to deceive mobile users. The legal action marks a significant effort to curb tactics that range from fake package alerts and bank impersonations to toll…
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What Platform Google Accuses of Powering a ‘Staggering’ Scam Text Operation
In a recent security briefing, Google highlighted a platform it believes is behind a colossal scam text operation that has lured millions of users into fraudulent schemes. The disclosure underscores growing concerns about SMS phishing and the methods scammers use to exploit trusted mobile channels. Here’s what you need to know about the platform, how…
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Australia Warns of China Espionage Threat to Critical Infrastructure and Business
Overview: Heightened threat from state-backed cyber actors Australia’s top intelligence official has publicly warned that China-backed hackers are intensifying efforts to infiltrate the country’s critical infrastructure and telecommunications networks. The remarks come amid broader concerns about how geopolitical rivalries are spilling into cyberspace, threatening to disrupt essential services and undermine the country’s economic stability. Officials…
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China espionage threat to Australian business and infrastructure
Australia’s top spy warns of a growing China espionage threat Australia’s intelligence chief has publicly warned that Chinese state-backed cyber actors are intensifying efforts to infiltrate the nation’s business sector, telecommunications networks, and critical infrastructure. In an era of rising great-power competition, authorities say unauthorized intrusions and espionage could disrupt services, threaten national security, and…