Welcome to Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup. Our mission is to keep you informed with the most pressing developments in the world of cybersecurity. This digest serves as your gateway to critical updates and emerging threats across the industry. In this post, we explore a series of recent cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities affecting both public […]
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Generative AI is rapidly transforming social engineering, making cyberattacks more convincing, scalable, and harder to detect. Once limited by poor grammar and generic templates, phishing schemes can now be tailored with alarming precision using AI models capable of real-time web searches, workflow automation, and multilingual fluency. IBM’s X-Force team highlights how attackers use AI not […]
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Information-stealing malware, or “infostealers,” have become a significant threat, evolving from targeting pirated software to mimicking popular applications like generative AI tools. These threats affect multiple platforms, including Windows and Android. Data from August 2022 to August 2024 shows a persistent presence of infostealers, with a slight decrease in activity around the holiday season, possibly […]
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AI is significantly enhancing social engineering attacks, making them more targeted, convincing, and harder to detect. Traditional phishing attempts often had clear red flags like poor grammar or unfamiliar writing styles, but with generative AI, attackers can now create highly personalized, grammatically perfect messages that mimic an individual’s writing or speaking style. This evolution poses […]
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Welcome to this week’s edition of the “Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup” by Canary Trap. At Canary Trap, it is our mission to keep you up-to-date with the most crucial news in the world of cybersecurity and this bi-weekly publication is your gateway to the latest news. This week’s cybersecurity round-up covers critical developments across the industry. […]
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Cyber-resilience has become more crucial than ever, as demonstrated by the recent CrowdStrike incident that led to widespread IT outages. This event, deemed “the largest IT outage in history,” disrupted critical services like air traffic control and government departments, showing how even a small percentage of offline devices can cause global chaos. Microsoft estimated that […]
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Welcome to this week’s edition of the “Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup” by Canary Trap. At Canary Trap, it is our mission to keep you up-to-date with the most crucial news in the world of cybersecurity and this bi-weekly publication is your gateway to the latest news. In this week’s round-up, we cover several critical cybersecurity developments […]
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Software updates are critical for ensuring the security, functionality, and longevity of your devices, despite the occasional inconvenience they may cause. The recent IT outages caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update have brought attention to the importance of keeping software up-to-date. A Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), often triggered by serious system errors or outdated […]
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Welcome to this week’s edition of the “Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup” by Canary Trap. At Canary Trap, it is our mission to keep you up-to-date with the most crucial news in the world of cybersecurity and this bi-weekly publication is your gateway to the latest news. In this week’s round-up, we cover several critical cybersecurity developments […]
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The development of secure smart cities hinges on establishing a robust foundation where security is prioritized from the outset. As urban areas increasingly adopt advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability, telecommunication companies play a critical role in ensuring these innovations are implemented securely. This involves a “secure by design” approach, where security measures are […]
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