Discover the 'Real' China with the Global Times App — Censorship Included
The irony is palpable. China, the land of the Great Firewall, where the government tightly controls the flow of information, has released a new version of Google News to combat the scourge of fake news named Global Time. Yes, you read that right. The same China that has been accused of spreading disinformation and propaganda through its state-controlled media outlets is now taking on the noble task of stopping the spread of fake news from Google.
Busted! UK Cops to Use Sci-Fi Backpacks on Bike Bandits
The UK police are considering the use of innovative Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to combat crimes involving electric bikes (ebikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters).
From Oil to Circuits: UAE’s Latest Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
UAE is actively pursuing partnerships, especially with the US, and securing investments to establish domestic manufacturing of cutting-edge semiconductors, which are vital for its aspirations to be a global AI powerhouse and technology hub.
How to Turn Your Security Database into a Malware Distribution Hub
The article «How the National Vulnerability Database Could Be Abused to Spread Malware» from Nozomi Networks discusses the potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with the NVD.
Automotive hackathons
The blog post details of two hackathons organized by the Cyber-Defence campus of armasuisse Science and Technology.
Systemically Important Entities: From Guidelines to Directives NSM-22
NSM-22 represents a comprehensive update to the U.S. critical infrastructure security policy, emphasizing mandatory compliance, enhanced risk management, and increased collaboration. Critical infrastructure owners and operators must prepare for these changes to ensure the security and resilience of their operations.
OFAC’s Digital Charity: Cubans Get Social Media and Video Games
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) on May 28, 2024, aimed at promoting internet freedom, supporting independent Cuban private sector entrepreneurs, and expanding access to financial services for Cuban nationals. These changes include updated definitions, authorization of U.S. bank accounts for Cuban entrepreneurs, reinstatement of «U-turn» transactions, and a new email reporting requirement for telecom-related transactions
AI & ML Are Transforming OT Cybersecurity
Who knew that the saviors of our industrial control systems and critical infrastructure would come in the form of AI and ML algorithms? Traditional security measures, with their quaint rule-based approaches, are apparently so last century. Enter AI and ML, the knights in shining armor, ready to tackle the ever-evolving cyber threats that our poor, defenseless OT systems face.
Human Rights Online: As Long as They Align with U.S. Interests
The U.S. State Department’s new cyberspace strategy is all about «digital solidarity,» because clearly, the best way to secure the internet is by getting everyone—governments, companies, and civil society—to hold hands and sing Kumbaya while tackling cyber threats and promoting human rights.
CISA’s Annual 'Captain Obvious' Alert: Hacktivists Use Stone Age Tactics to Exploit Water Systems — Who Knew?
📌CISA’s Mayday Call: CISA, along with other federal agencies and counterparts in Canada and the UK, issued a five-page warning on May 1, 2024, to water treatment operators in North America and Europe. Apparently, they needed to be told (again) that their systems are under attack… and again Russia is to blame