Category Cybersecurity News

China’s Network of Hackers: Important Information

Leaked documents on a public website reveal China’s hiring of private hackers to acquire sensitive information from foreign entities. The documents, posted online recently, detail how the Chinese government collaborates with private hackers, particularly those from a security firm called…

Targeted by Predator Spyware: Ahmed Eltantawy Faces Intrusion into His Digital Realm Following Presidential Ambitions Declaration

Context: Ahmed Eltantawy, a former Egyptian Member of Parliament and erstwhile chairman of Egypt’s al-Karama political party, declared his candidacy for the upcoming Egyptian presidential election in March 2023. He articulated his commitment to providing a “democratic” alternative to the…

23andMe has verified that hackers gained unauthorized access to the data of 6.9 million users.

Genetic testing company 23andMe has officially confirmed that personal data from approximately 6.9 million users, equivalent to roughly half of its total customer base, was stolen by hackers. The California-based company initially reported last week that hackers had compromised the…

To SOC or not to SOC ?

As you embark on a substantial digital project, adhering to the GOV.UK Service Manual at each project stage, reaching the go-live phase raises the question of whether the service includes ‘protective monitoring’ for accreditation. This implies that the team must…