A team of researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands has demonstrated a new Spectre attack variant that can bypass hardware mitigations implemented in recent years by Intel and Arm.
All About the Bots: What Botnet Trends Portend for Security Pros
Protecting your organization against botnet threats requires a holistic, integrated approach to security
China’s Hacking of European Diplomats Aligns With Russia-Ukraine Conflict
In an ongoing campaign aligned with the current war in Ukraine, Chinese cyberespionage group Mustang Panda has been targeting European diplomats with an updated variant of the PlugX backdoor, cybersecurity company Proofpoint reports.
Italy Fines US Facial Recognition Firm
Italy’s data privacy watchdog on Wednesday fined US-based firm Clearview AI 20 million euros (almost $22 million) over its controversial facial recognition software.
Alleged Ukrainian Hacker in US Court After Extradition From Poland
A Ukrainian man appeared before a US court on Wednesday to face charges over his role in ransomware attacks, including last year’s hack of IT software company Kaseya.
HelpSystems to Acquire MDR Services Firm Alert Logic
Software firm HelpSystems continues on its cybersecurity buying spree, announcing on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Alert Logic, a provider of managed detection and response (MDR) services.
Google Blocks Chinese Phishing Campaign Targeting U.S. Government
Google says it has blocked a phishing campaign originating from China and aimed at Gmail users associated with the U.S. government.
Security Leaders Find Value in Veterans to Solve Cyber Skills Shortage

CISOs struggling to fill their vacancies should take a closer look at the opportunities afforded by military veterans
Siemens Addresses Over 90 Vulnerabilities Affecting Third-Party Components
Siemens has released 15 new advisories to inform customers about more than 100 vulnerabilities affecting its products, including over 90 security flaws introduced by the use of third-party components.
Security and the Peter Principle – Seven Signs That You Are Working for a “Peter”
Seven signs that you are working for a “Peter” and how you can adjust how you work to compensate












