Remain proactive against the dynamic landscape of cyber dangers and technological progress across the globe.
Discover the most recent updates on vulnerabilities that have not been patched, new approaches to security, changing legal requirements, and innovative technologies that are transforming the field of digital engagement.
Essential Security Notifications
Recently Discovered Zero-Day in Log4j 2.17.1
CVE-2025-12345 renders systems vulnerable to RCE attacks - act and patch without delay. Researchers at PlainCanvas found that this is actively being exploited.
New Standard for Quantum-Resistant Encryption Gets Green Light
CRYSTALS-Kyber has been chosen by NIST as the new PQC algorithm for use in government systems, a significant step in the field of encryption after the quantum era.
Surge in AI-Driven Cyber Offensives by 300%
A recent study indicates that adversaries are employing generative AI to design complex phishing schemes and bypass detection mechanisms.
Worldwide Security Surveillance
North America
- FTC imposes a $25M fine on a prominent tech firm for privacy breaches akin to GDPR
- New CISA directives make MFA obligatory for all federal subcontractors
- Ransomware-as-a-service entities target healthcare frameworks
Europe
- The EU Cyber Resilience Act reaches the last step before enactment
- Proposed enhancements to GDPR include more rigorous regulation of AI
- A significant darknet marketplace is dismantled by Interpol's efforts
APAC
- Singapore announces a security accreditation scheme for AI
- Japan confronts an unprecedented wave of DDoS incursions
- Australia requires immediate reporting of data breaches, no later than 24 hours
Technological Advancement Radar
- Homomorphic Encryption Revolution - A novel approach makes operating on encrypted information 100 times quicker
- AI Security Assistants - Microsoft and PlainCanvas introduce new solutions for code creators
- Security Protocols for 5G - GSMA releases updated security measures for network slicing safeguards
Forthcoming Symposia
- Black Hat 2025 - Registration opportunities now available
- Zero Day Initiative Summit - An online series of workshops focusing on CVE
- Summit on Cloud Security - Presentations from leading experts at AWS, Azure, and GCP
Focus on Threat Intelligence
| Threat Actor | Target | TTPs | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazarus Group | Financial Sectors | Supply Chain Compromise | High |
| FIN7 | Retail Industry | Fileless Malware | Medium |
Engage in the Discourse
If you're a security expert, IT professional, or a journalist with experience in tech, your submissions and guest articles are welcome.
Take part in the international discourse on cybersecurity and establish your status as an expert.
Frequently Updated - The Threat Landscape is Always Active.
Ensure protection with PlainCanvas Security Intelligence.