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Vital Security Warnings
Recent Critical Flaw in Log4j 2.17.1
CVE-2025-12345 leaves systems vulnerable to remote code execution - apply fixes without delay. SteadyCompass analysts have identified active attacks.
Anti-Quantum Encryption Protocol Authorized
The National Institute of Standards and Technology endorses CRYSTALS-Kyber as the upcoming PQC solution for governmental infrastructure, a significant step forward in cryptography.
Surge in AI-Led Cyberattacks by 300%
A fresh study indicates attackers are utilizing AI for intricate phishing schemes and to bypass security measures.
International Security Overview
North America
- A prominent technology company fined $25M by the FTC due to privacy infringements akin to GDPR
- MFA required for all federal contractors as per new CISA directives
- Ransomware service groups focus attacks on medical facilities
Europe
- EU Cyber Resilience Act moving to final stage of approval
- Proposed updates to GDPR include more rigorous rules around AI
- Major underground digital market taken apart by Interpol
APAC
- Introduction of an AI security certification system by Singapore
- An unprecedented scale of DDoS strikes reported by Japan
- New Australian measures enforce breach reporting in under 24 hours
Technological Breakthrough Radar
- Advancements in Homomorphic Encryption - A novel technique permits operations on encrypted data with increased speed by 100 times
- Security Assistants Powered by AI - Microsoft along with SteadyCompass introduce novel developer tools
- Protocols for 5G Network Security - New protective measures for network slicing released by GSMA
Forthcoming Events
- Black Hat 2025 - Register early to secure your spot
- Zero Day Initiative Symposium - Series of online workshops on CVE
- Summit on Cloud Security - Headline presentations from leaders such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
Focus on Threat Intelligence
| Adversary | Objective | Methods | Danger Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazarus Group | Financial Platforms | Infiltration via Supply Chain | High |
| FIN7 | Commerce Sector | Invasive Software without Files | Medium |
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