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koreatimes.co.kr - Yonhap - Gov't to toughen certification screening for information security system amid Coupang data breach
Gov't to toughen certification screening for information security system amid Coupang data breach
The Korea Times

The government unveiled plans Saturday to toughen the management and screening process for the state-certified information security system amid growing personal data breaches at authorized companies, such as Coupang. The Personal Information…

nytimes.com - Vivian Nereim - Saudi Arabia Will Sell You Alcohol Now, if You're Rich Enough
Saudi Arabia Will Sell You Alcohol Now, if You're Rich Enough
The New York Times

Saudi Arabia has banned alcohol for more than 70 years, so when whispers spread that an unmarked store in Riyadh, the capital, was quietly selling whiskey and champagne to wealthy foreign residents, it did not take long for a queue of cars to form…

dev.to - THC Scalpel - Stealth Reconnaissance Toolkit for Red Team Operations
THC Scalpel - Stealth Reconnaissance Toolkit for Red Team Operations
DEV Community

We want to express our deepest gratitude to The Hacker's Choice (THC) - one of the oldest and most respected hacker groups in the infosec community. Since 1995, THC has been pioneering security research, developing legendary tools, and sharing…

forbes.com - Emil Sayegh - 2025 Cybersecurity Recap: The Year Systems Broke Setting Up A Harder 2026
2025 Cybersecurity Recap: The Year Systems Broke Setting Up A Harder 2026
Forbes

Key Cyber Moments From 2025 That Set The Stage For A Harder 2026 Every year I conduct a year end review to understand the patterns that shaped our cybersecurity landscape. 2025 was very different. Things broke. Critical systems failed. Government…

tomsguide.com - Amber Bouman - Stop porch pirates before they strike with these essential tips and devices
Stop porch pirates before they strike with these essential tips and devices
Tom's Guide

More than a third of Americans have been victims of porch pirates at least once according to ADT, but why? It's an ideal crime of opportunity and if the item on your porch happens to be expensive or very popular, then it also has high resale value.

indianexpress.com - Ankita Deshkar - Lost money to a scam? Act within the 'golden hour' or risk losing it all
Lost money to a scam? Act within the 'golden hour' or risk losing it all
The Indian Express

The fraudsters posing as officials alerted her about an illegal transfer of money from her bank account. They told her that the money would be diverted to the RBI and would be transferred back to her in around 45 minutes. The scammers also…

republicworld.com - Initiative Desk - Quantum AI Kenya Reviews 2025: Recommended Trading App?
Quantum AI Kenya Reviews 2025: Recommended Trading App?
Republic World

The world of cryptocurrency trading has evolved dramatically over the past few years, and automated trading platforms have become increasingly popular among both novice and experienced traders. In this comprehensive Quantum AI Kenya review, I will…

mediabrief.com - The News Desk - Government selects Zoho through open competitive process to upgrade official email system
Government selects Zoho through open competitive process to upgrade official email system
MediaBrief

The project is being implemented in partnership with M/s Zoho Corporation Ltd., a well-known Indian software services provider. Zoho was selected through an open and competitive process, reflecting the government's push to leverage domestic…

boston.com - Morgan Rousseau - Mysterious chip found in Brighton ATM as 'skimming' incidents increase
Mysterious chip found in Brighton ATM as 'skimming' incidents increase
Boston.com

As the holidays approach and shoppers descend on countless stores across Massachusetts, police are warning of a recent uptick in the use of illegal credit card skimming devices. “The Boston Police Department is aware of a recent increase in…

dev.to - Alex - 888Starz Casino Promo Code 2025 - Exclusive Bonus Codes
888Starz Casino Promo Code 2025 - Exclusive Bonus Codes
DEV Community

888Starz Casino Review — honest, in-depth, and practical guidance for players looking for a modern online casino experience. This review covers games, bonuses, mobile play, payments, security, customer support, and how 888Starz compares to…

barchart.com - Neharika Jain - Is Devon Energy Stock Outperforming the Dow?
Is Devon Energy Stock Outperforming the Dow?
Barchart.com

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) is an independent energy company with a market cap of $23.7 billion. It explores, develops, and produces oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Companies worth $10 billion or more are…

indianexpress.com - India weighs greater phone-location surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung protest
India weighs greater phone-location surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung protest
The Indian Express

For years, the Modi administration has been concerned its agencies do not get precise locations when legal requests are made to telecom firms during investigations. Under the current system, the firms are limited to using cellular tower data that…

mirror.co.uk - Tom Pettifor, Michael Gillard - Met clear themselves in murder corruption probe without spoking to key witness
Met clear themselves in murder corruption probe without spoking to key witness
The Mirror

Scotland Yard detectives have failed to talk to a key witness with evidence of 'corruption at a high level' over the murder of one of their own officers and a security guard. Gangland informant Brynmor Lindop was arrested with enough firearms to…

yomiuri.co.jp - 小暮 - India Weighs Greater Phone-Location Surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung Protest
India Weighs Greater Phone-Location Surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung Protest
読売新聞オンライン

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – India's government is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone firms to enable satellite location tracking that is always activated for better surveillance, a move opposed by Apple, Google and…

thehindu.com - Reuters - India weighs greater phone-location surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung protest
India weighs greater phone-location surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung protest
The Hindu

India's government is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone firms to enable satellite location tracking that is always activated for better surveillance, a move opposed by Apple, Google and Samsung due to privacy concerns…

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