The UK government has announced plans for a digital ID wallet, enabling British citizens to store all government-issued documents on a single location on their smartphones. However, security experts have raised significant security and privacy concerns around storing so many sensitive documents in a single location. The new ID wallet is designed to increase the security and convenience of using identification documents for everyday purposes such as proving age and claiming benefits, according to the…

A new report by security researchers has revealed how Zendesk’s platform can be exploited to facilitate phishing attacks and investment scams, such as romance baiting schemes.  The findings emphasize social engineering vulnerabilities that could allow malicious actors to impersonate trusted companies and put users at risk of data theft and financial loss. CloudSEK’s analysis, published on January 20, shows that Zendesk’s system, which allows users to register free subdomains during trial sign-ups, can be manipulated to…

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations are under constant pressure to adopt new technologies quickly, manage costs effectively, and maintain robust security and compliance standards. They’re also under tremendous pressure to build, manage, and scale IT automation across the organization. The Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, available as both self-managed and fully managed solutions, is available through the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, enabling streamlined access to the solution, quick deployment and integration within existing…

Managing sensitive security investigations has become more complex and challenging in today’s increasingly prevalent remote work environment. As a result, ensuring that these investigations are conducted effectively and securely requires a multifaceted approach. This can be accomplished via secure communication channels, proper data access and management, and building a trustworthy remote team, amongst other aspects. Here, we explore these various critical components, offering insights and strategies to help organizations navigate the intricacies of remote security…

GDPR fines issued across Europe totaled €1.2bn ($1.26bn) in 2024, according to new figures published by law firm DLA Piper. These figures represent a 33% decrease in GDPR fines issued by European regulators compared to 2023, when €2.9bn ($3.1bn) in penalties were handed out. This is the first time a year-on-year fall in fines has been observed since the GDPR came into effect in May 2018. The relative reduction in 2024 compared to 2023 is…