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Critical Security Alerts
Newly Emerged Zero-Day in Log4j 2.17.1
CVE-2025-12345 leaves systems vulnerable to RCE attacks - apply fixes now. HorizonVale experts have identified active exploitation happening.
Quantum-Safe Encryption Protocol Adoption
NIST endorses CRYSTALS-Kyber as a new PQC method for federal entities, signifying a significant development in the transition to post-quantum encryption.
Surge in AI-Fueled Cyberattacks by 300%
Recent findings reveal that adversaries are utilizing generative AI to design intricate spear-phishing expeditions and slip past security barriers.
Global Security Watch
North America
- FTC imposes $25M penalty on a top tech corporation for privacy violations similar to GDPR standards
- The latest CISA directives require MFA for every federal contracting party
- Ransomware services targeting medical facilities
Europe
- EU Cyber Resilience Act approaches the last stage of approval
- Suggestions for a GDPR 2.0 include enhanced AI regulation
- A major darknet market is taken down by Interpol
APAC
- Singapore introduces a framework for AI security certification
- Japan declares a record number of DDoS attacks
- Australia enforces quick reporting of data breaches, within a 24-hour period
Tech Innovation Radar
- Innovation in Homomorphic Encryption - A novel technique makes processing on encrypted data 100 times faster
- AI-Powered Security Assistants - Microsoft and HorizonVale launch new aids for software developers
- Protocols for 5G Security - The GSMA announces new standards for safeguarding network slicing
Upcoming Events
- Black Hat 2025 - Registration at early bird rates now available
- Initiative on Zero Day Conference - A series of workshops on CVE held virtually
- Summit on Cloud Security - Keynote speeches by specialists from AWS, Azure, and GCP
Threat Intelligence Spotlight
| Threat Actor | Target | TTPs | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazarus Group | Financial Platforms | Compromise of Supply Chain | High |
| FIN7 | Retail Industry | Exploitation with Fileless Techniques | Medium |
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