Proofpoint configuration problem exploited in huge spam attacks

Proofpoint is a commercial email security service aimed at protecting organizations. However, until recently a threat actor was able to abuse Proofpoint relay servers to spoof authenticated emails that seemed to come from brand names like Disney+, Fox News, Coca-Cola, Nike, IBM and others. Researchers at Guardio Labs call the technique echo spoofing, and say […]

France suffers another infrastructure attack – fiber optic cables cut

In a coordinated act of sabotage, fiber optic cables in several regions of France were cut overnight, French service providers reported on Monday. This incident marks the second attack on French infrastructure in recent days, highlighting the heightened security threats surrounding the Paris Olympic Games. Nicolas Guillaume, CEO of internet service provider Netalis, announced the […]

US Border Agents Must Get Warrant Before Cell Phone Searches, Federal Court Rules

In a landmark decision, a federal district court in New York has ruled that U.S. border agents must obtain a warrant before searching the electronic devices of Americans and international travelers crossing the U.S. border. This ruling, delivered on July 24, challenges the U.S. government’s long-standing legal position that federal border agents can access travelers’ […]