Helpnetsecurity – Quantum risk is already changing cybersecurity
“A new report from the Cyber Threat Alliance warns that the era of quantum risk is already underway, and security teams need to stop treating it like a problem for tomorrow.”
Technadu – NordVPN Rolls Out Post-Quantum Encryption Across All Apps
“The idea is simple: to protect user data not just from today’s threats, but from what might come in the future,” said Marijus Briedis, CTO at NordVPN
Forbes – Preparing For The Next Cybersecurity Frontier: Quantum Computing
“What makes this quantum computing particularly concerning for cybersecurity professionals is its potential to break widely used cryptographic algorithms. “
Data Breach – Tracking Bugs: European Vulnerability Database Goes Live
“Europe’s new vulnerability-tracking service is now fully live, just weeks after the American-run Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program had a brush with closure despite its status as a global cybersecurity standard.”
Securityweek – Microsoft Accounts Go Passwordless by Default
“As passkeys become the new standard, expect increased pressure from cyberattackers on any accounts still protected by passwords or other phishable sign-in methods,” the company says.
Cyberscoop – Quantum computer threat spurring quiet overhaul of internet security
“Whether it’s nationalized cryptography out of South Korea [or] new standards from [the National Institute of Standards and Technology], this is a time to think about not just, ‘how am I doing my post-quantum migration?’
The Hacker News – Apple Drops iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the U.K. Amid Encryption Backdoor Demands
“Apple is removing its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud from the United Kingdom with immediate effect following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data.”
Bankinfo Security – Security Researchers Warn of New Risks in DeepSeek AI App
“Security researchers found more vulnerabilities in DeepSeek, renewing concerns about the potential user privacy and national security issues associated with using the Chinese artificial intelligence app.”
TU/e – Netwerk TU/e uit de lucht gehaald, maandag geen onderwijs
“De TU/e heeft vandaag (zondag 12 januari) het netwerk offline gehaald, vanwege een cyberaanval. Daardoor zijn of worden netwerkgebonden systemen van de TU/e voorlopig voor gebruikers onbereikbaar en zijn er geen onderwijsactiviteiten mogelijk, in ieder geval tot en met maandag. “
Forbes – Why Cryptographic Agility Needs To Be A Top Cybersecurity Priority
“Organizations should implement a crypto-agility approach to develop a migration plan for deploying quantum-resistant certificates. “