Tag: government
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Australia bans government use of Kaspersky software due to ‘unacceptable security risk’
The Australian government followed the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom in taking action against the Russian cybersecurity giant First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/24/australia-bans-government-use-of-kaspersky-software-due-to-unacceptable-security-risk/
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Australia bans government use of Kaspersky software over Russian espionage concerns
Kaspersky software “poses an unacceptable security risk to the Australian government, networks, and data,” Home Affairs Secretary Stephanie Foster said in announcing a ban on the cybersecurity company’s products. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/kaspersky-australia-government-ban
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Australia bans Kaspersky over national security concerns
Australia bans Kaspersky software over national security concerns, citing risks of foreign interference, espionage, and sabotage of government networks. Australian Government banned products and services provided by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky over national security concerns. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs has issued a mandatory directive under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)…
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Kaspersky Banned on Australian Government Systems
Australian government entities have been banned from using products and services of Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky. The post Kaspersky Banned on Australian Government Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/kaspersky-banned-on-australian-government-systems/
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Cybersecurity Weekly Update 24 February 2025
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, email, encryption, finance, government, office, privacy, regulation, risk, service, theft, updateWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. Home Office Contractor’s Data Collection Sparks Privacy Concerns The Home Office faces scrutiny after revelations that its contractor, Equifax, collected data on British citizens while conducting financial checks on migrants applying for fee…
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Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for UK Users
Apple has discontinued its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for UK users following a legal demand from the British government to access encrypted user data. The move marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing global debate over privacy rights and national security, with critics warning of far-reaching implications for consumer security and international tech policy.…
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Experts Slam Government After “Disastrous” Apple Encryption Move
Experts argue Britons are now less secure after their government effectively forced Apple to abandon end-to-end encryption First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/experts-government-disastrous/
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Australia Bans Kaspersky Software Over National Security and Espionage Concerns
Australia has become the latest country to ban the installation of security software from Russian company Kaspersky, citing national security concerns.”After considering threat and risk analysis, I have determined that the use of Kaspersky Lab, Inc. products and web services by Australian Government entities poses an unacceptable security risk to Australian Government, networks and data,…
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Australia Bans Kaspersky Products from Government Systems, Citing >>Unacceptable Security Risk<<
The Australian Government has issued a new directive banning the use of Kaspersky Lab products and web services First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/australia-bans-kaspersky-products-from-government-systems-citing-unacceptable-security-risk/
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Apple removes iCloud encryption in UK following backdoor demand
Apple removed iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the UK after the government requested encryption backdoor access. Apple ends iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom following the government’s request for encryption backdoor access. Advanced Data Protection is now unavailable for new UK users. In 2022, the IT giant introduced the optional setting Advanced Data Protection (ADP)…
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Apple withdraws encrypted iCloud storage from UK after government demands ‘back door’ access
After the Home Office issued a secret order for Apple to open up a backdoor in its encrypted storage, the tech company has instead chosen to withdraw the service from the UK First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619614/Apple-withdraws-encrypted-iCloud-storage-from-UK-after-government-demands-back-door-access
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Stay Calm: Securing Your Enterprise Against Leaks
Why Is Protecting Your Enterprise From Data Leaks So Crucial? Where data is the lifeblood of organizations and data breaches are becoming more common, can we truly afford to be complacent about enterprise security? High-profile breaches reveal the extensive damage that could be inflicted. Government interference, hefty fines, and lasting reputational damage are just a……
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Apple entfernt Datenschutzfunktion für die iCloud in Großbritannien
Um einer Anordnung der britischen Regierung, eine Backdoor in die optionale E2EE-Datenschutzfunktion zu implementieren, zuvorzukommen, entfernt Apple diese Datenschutzfunktion für die iCloud in Großbritannien. Die Vorgeschichte Für in der iCloud gespeicherte Inhalte bietet Apple eine End-to-End-Encryption (E2EE, Verschlüsselung) an. Das … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/02/22/apple-entfernt-datenschutzfunktion-fuer-die-icloud-in-grossbritannien/
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Leaked Files Tie Chinese Cybersecurity Firm to Government Censorship
TopSec data leak: 7000+ documents expose potential Chinese government surveillance and censorship practices. Learn about the key findings… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/leaked-files-chinese-cybersecurity-firm-govt-censorship/
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Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK Users
The U.K. government demanded a backdoor into Apple’s Advanced Data Protection. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-advanced-data-protection-removed-uk/
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Top Polish anti-corruption official resigns amid spyware probe
The head of the Polish government’s anti-corruption bureau resigned under pressure Thursday after officials leading the country’s commission investigating wide-scale spyware abuse criticized her for allegedly withholding information. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/top-polish-anti-corruption-official-resigns-spyware-probe
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Apple Withdraws Strong Encryption Feature for All UK Users
US Technology Giant Reportedly Received UK Government Demand for Global Backdoor. Amidst the ever-rising tide of cyberattacks and data breaches, Apple is deactivating a key data security feature for all U.K. users, rather than accede to a reported demand from the British government that the technology giant give it on-demand backdoor access to any user’s…
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Apple Drops iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the U.K. Amid Encryption Backdoor Demands
Apple is removing its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud from the United Kingdom with immediate effect following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data.The development was first reported by Bloomberg.ADP for iCloud is an optional setting that ensures that users’ trusted devices retain sole access to the encryption keys used to…
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Apple turns off iCloud encryption feature in UK following reported government legal order
The removal of the Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature in the U.K. follows the British government reportedly issuing a secret legal demand to Apple to provide it with access to encrypted iCloud accounts. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/apple-encryption-feature-off-britain
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Apple pulls iCloud endend encryption feature for UK users after government demanded backdoor
In an unprecedented step, Apple caved to a reported U.K. government’s demand to prevent users from using end-to-end encryption in iCloud. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/21/apple-pulls-icloud-end-to-end-encryption-feature-for-uk-users-after-government-demanded-backdoor/
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Apple pulls iCloud endend encryption feature in the UK
Apple will no longer offer iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom after the government requested a backdoor to access Apple customers’ encrypted cloud data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-pulls-icloud-end-to-end-encryption-feature-in-the-uk/
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The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban”, Should You Worry?
Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/tp-link-router-ban-investigation/
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Cybersecurity-Experten der US-Regierung entlassen
Doge hat Zugang zur US-Behörde für Cybersicherheit und pausiert die Bekämpfung von Falschinformation sowie die Sicherung der Wahlen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/cisa-cybersecurity-experten-der-us-regierung-entlassen-2502-193595.html
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Salt Typhoon Hackers Exploit Cisco Vulnerability to Gain Device Access on US.Telecom Networks
Tags: access, breach, cisco, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, government, hacker, network, threat, vulnerabilityA highly advanced threat actor, dubbed >>Salt Typhoon,
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Datenschutz: Musks Behörde bekommt keinen Zugriff auf sensible IRS-Daten
Anstelle eines vollständigen Zugriffs bleibt es bei anonymisierten Steuerdaten für das Department of Government Efficiency. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/datenschutz-musks-behoerde-bekommt-keinen-zugriff-auf-sensible-irs-daten-2502-193573.html
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Cybersecurity in The Internet Age: Safeguarding Your Assets and Data
Cybersecurity is one of the most vital dimensions of contemporary existence with cloud storage, online transactions, and internet services ever increasing. Governments, institutions, and individuals need to be provided with adequate security measures for safeguarding financial information and investments, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, from the growing cyberattacks. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cybersecurity-in-the-internet-age/
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CISA FBI Warns that Ghost Ransomware Hits Over 70 Organizations
Tags: advisory, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, government, healthcare, infrastructure, network, ransomwareThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a joint advisory warning about the widespread impact of the Ghost ransomware, also known as Cring. Since its emergence in early 2021, this ransomware has compromised over 70 organizations globally, spanning critical infrastructure, healthcare, education, government networks, and private…
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Energy CISO: Agencies can’t implement zero trust alone
Federal IT and cybersecurity officials said companies who sell zero trust technologies to the government must do more to make them interoperable. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/zero-trust-federal-government-vendors-interoperable/
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Cybersecurity Talent Crisis: Future Defenders Rise to the Challenge in CTF Showdown
The UK is facing a cybersecurity talent crisis, with nearly half (44%) of businesses struggling to find professionals equipped to combat the evolving cyber threat landscape, according to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Skills in the UK Labour Market 2024 report. In response, Check Point Software, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, joined forces with…
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Chinese Hackers Exploit Windows Tool to Install Backdoors
Mustang Panda Uses MAVInject to Evade Antivirus Detection. A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group is abusing a legitimate Microsoft tool to evade security and install backdoors on government systems in the Asia-Pacific region. The threat actor uses MAVInject.exe to inject malware into waitfor.exe. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/chinese-hackers-exploit-windows-tool-to-install-backdoors-a-27555