Block, Inc., the owner of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million to settle allegations concerning inadequate security measures. State attorneys general announced the bipartisan agreement on Wednesday, claiming that the company misleadingly assured users that Cash App’s protections matched those of a traditional bank. This settlement stems from complaints that Cash App customers […]
The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) has unveiled a detailed report mapping the EU’s efforts in bolstering cyber resilience in critical infrastructures, aligning strategies with the NIS2 Directive. This comprehensive document dissects how EU member states are revamping national cybersecurity strategies. It highlights their approaches to enhancing incident response, workforce development, and supply chain security. […]
The Spanish police have arrested a man allegedly linked to pro-Russian hacktivist groups following a tip-off from the FBI. This individual, residing in Spain, is connected to the hacking entities CyberArmy of Russia Reborn (CARR), Z-Pentest, and NoName057(16). The arrest highlights the international efforts to combat cybercrime and the critical role of cross-border cooperation in […]
The European Union this week unveiled a comprehensive plan addressing its dependency on foreign artificial intelligence systems in cybersecurity. At the heart of this initiative, adopted in Strasbourg on July 7, lie three core pillars: ensuring frontier AI is safe, accessible, and deployable within European cybersecurity, nurturing the EU’s cyber ecosystem, and significantly enhancing European […]
The Paris Peace Forum launches an ambitious initiative, INTAiC, to address the growing concerns around AI-driven cyber threats to internet infrastructure. This new global coalition consists of a diverse group of experts, all dedicated to understanding and mitigating the risks posed by artificial intelligence in cyberspace. Their mission encompasses a comprehensive assessment of the threats […]