Europol warns that the financial services sector in Europe must prioritize the transition to quantum-safe cryptography to combat the rising threat of quantum computing and “store now, decrypt later” attacks.
Organizations in the EMEA region are facing a 58% increase in infostealer attacks, with over 10 million stolen login credentials being sold on the dark web, highlighting vulnerabilities in security practices and the growing sophistication of cybercriminals.
Infostealers have surged in cybercrime, with 25% of malware samples in 2024 aimed at stealing credentials from password managers, employing advanced techniques like memory scraping and process injection.
A sophisticated dropper malware checks for root privileges, overwrites legitimate system binaries, and establishes a connection to a remote command-and-control server, posing significant security risks.
A sophisticated web skimming campaign has stolen credit card and personal information from visitors to at least 17 organizations, including Casio’s UK subsidiary, by exploiting vulnerabilities in e-commerce security measures.
A National Audit Office report reveals critical deficiencies in the UK government’s cyber resilience, highlighting the urgent need for action to address staffing shortages and outdated IT systems following recent cyber incidents.
