by Proteon | Sep 5, 2024 | Data breaches and hacks, Europe, Information security, United Kingdom
Tewkesbury Borough Council is facing significant service disruptions after a recent cyber attack. As a result, many council services are currently unavailable, and the council is advising residents to only reach out if it’s absolutely necessary. The council took...
by Proteon | Aug 12, 2024 | Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance, Emerging Threats and Trends, Information security, Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment, Uncategorized
Solar panels are becoming more common on rooftops and in solar parks, but there’s a growing concern that they could be vulnerable to cyberattacks. This risk isn’t just limited to big energy companies—small businesses and homeowners are also at risk. If hackers manage...
by Proteon | Aug 7, 2024 | Emerging Threats and Trends, Information security
CrowdStrike, a well-known cybersecurity firm, has released a detailed report on what caused the widespread crash of its Falcon Sensor software, affecting millions of Windows devices around the world. What Happened? The issue, referred to as the “Channel File...
by Proteon | Jul 19, 2024 | Asia, Banking, Blogs, Emerging Threats and Trends, Europe, Government services, Healthcare, Information security, Japan, Netherlands, News, North America, Transportation, United Kingdom, United States
There’s been a global computer outage in the morning of July 19. It looks like the problem started when Windows users ran an update for their computers. After the computer updates, it shows a blue screen with an error message. The problem appears to be a flaw in...
by Proteon | May 21, 2024 | Europe, Information security, News
In an investigation led by ethical hacker and cybercrime investigator Inti De Ceukelaire, uncovers a critical vulnerability in the management of expired domains has been uncovered, revealing the potential risks to sensitive citizen data. Inti’s meticulous...
by Proteon | May 1, 2024 | Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance, Information security, Netherlands, News
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has issued a stern warning against the practice of scraping, emphasizing that it is almost always illegal for private parties and individuals. Scraping, which involves the automatic collection and storage of information from...
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