Voice phishing, also known as vishing, represents a growing threat to organizations worldwide. Keepnet’s 2024 Vishing Response Report illuminates the alarming statistic that 70% of companies are prone to voice phishing incidents, particularly in the Manufacturing & Engineering sectors. These sectors often encounter substantial financial repercussions, with organizations facing potential losses averaging $14 million annually due to vishing attacks. Keepnet’s report underscores the urgent need for companies to bolster their defenses with targeted training and…

Las organizaciones que dan prioridad a la IA están realizando cambios organizativos y estratégicos basados en el potencial a corto plazo de la IA generativa para el próximo trimestre, sin tener en cuenta las consideraciones a largo plazo. Estos efectos a largo plazo desatendidos pueden incluir un aumento de la fricción en el trabajo, la necesidad de un nuevo diseño de roles y flujos de trabajo, barreras para la adopción, etc. Este año, las organizaciones…

Russian nation-state group Star Blizzard has been targeting WhatsApp accounts, with the group shifting its focus following a law enforcement takedown of its infrastructure. Microsoft Threat Intelligence observed Star Blizzard undertake a social engineering campaign in mid-November 2024. This new campaign aimed to compromise the WhatsApp accounts of individuals working in government and other policy-related positions, particularly those related to international relations and Russia. This is the first time a shift has been identified in…

Para 2027, el 40% de las empresas eléctricas y de servicios públicos desplegarán operadores controlados por inteligencia artificial (IA) en las salas de control, lo que reducirá los riesgos de error humano, pero aumentará las vulnerabilidades de seguridad de los sistemas ciberfísicos. Así lo ha afirmado Gartner. La encuesta a directores de Información y ejecutivos de Tecnología de 2025 indicó que el 94% de los directores de información (CIO) de empresas eléctricas y de servicios…

Noyb, the Austria-based European Center for Digital Rights, has filed complaints against six Chinese companies over alleged violations of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The accused firms include AliExpress, Shein, Temu, TikTok, WeChat and Xiaomi. The non-profit alleges these companies unlawfully send Europeans’ personal data outside of the EU, especially to China. Unlawful Data Transfers to China While AliExpress, Shein, TikTok and Xiaomi explicitly mention data transfers to China in their privacy policy,…