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Meta Fined Euro91 Million for Storing Facebook and Instagram Passwords in Plaintext

In a significant blow to its reputation and data security practices, Meta has been fined €91 million ($101.56 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a major security lapse dating back to March 2019. The investigation revealed that millions of Facebook and Instagram users' passwords were stored in plaintext, an alarming oversight for a company of Meta's scale and influence.

Millions of Kia Vehicles Exposed to Remote Hacks via License Plate: The Growing Risk of Automotive API Vulnerabilities

In an increasingly connected world, the lines between digital security and physical safety are rapidly blurring. The automotive industry, now more reliant on connectivity than ever before, faces a new wave of cybersecurity threats. Millions of Kia vehicles, ranging from the 2013 model year to 2025, were recently found to be vulnerable to remote hacking via license plate information.

Asia's Evolving AI Regulatory Landscape: Lessons from Cybersecurity Regulation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across Asia, driving innovation, economic growth, and societal advancements. However, AI’s profound impact also brings significant governance challenges. As with any transformative technology, robust regulatory frameworks are essential to mitigate risks, ensure ethical use, and protect public interests. Reflecting on the evolution of cybersecurity regulation may provide insight into how AI regulation might develop.

Tick Tock.. Operation Cronos Arrests More LockBit Ransomware Gang Suspects

International law enforcement agencies have scored another victory against the LockBit gang, with a series of arrests and the seizure of servers used within the notorious ransomware group's infrastructure. As Europol has detailed in a press release, international authorities have continued to work on "Operation Cronos", and now arrested four people, seized servers, and implemented sanctions against an affiliate of the ransomware group.

An Introduction to Threat Monitoring

According to CIS, just in the first half of 2024, malware-based threats rose by 30% from 2023. A similar 30% year-over-year increase was also found in cyber attacks in 2024 in a report by Check Point Research. With such alarming statistics, it is evident that the need for threat monitoring has become more critical than ever before. In this blog post, we'll explore what threat monitoring entails, why it's essential, and how you can implement best practices to safeguard your business.

My CUPS Runneth Over (with CVEs)

The Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), a standard component in nearly every Unix-like and Linux system, has recently come under scrutiny due to a series of critical vulnerabilities discovered by security researcher Simone Margaritelli. These issues, collectively known as the CUPS vulnerability, expose Linux and Unix environments to potential remote code execution and information disclosure risks.

The Importance of DevSecOps in Mobile Apps

Some of the biggest and most successful businesses around the globe adopt a security-first strategy right from day one to ensure sustainability in growth. Regarding scalability, faster time to market, or competitive advantages, security must sit right at the top of business strategy. Security ensures that regular business operations and innovations remain uninterrupted pre or post-production.

3 Tips You'll Want to Know Before Purchasing Your Endpoint Security

Choosing the right solution to protect endpoints is more important than ever in an environment where corporate cybersecurity attacks are more pervasive, sophisticated, and evasive than ever. Over the past decade, endpoint security has evolved from specific products to multi-functional platforms that not only prevent attacks, but also offer response and recovery capabilities.