Weekly Cyber News Digest
Quantum Security: An Urgent Challenge for CISOs
A warning from Kirsty Paine, a top tech expert at Splunk, about the need to prepare for the security challenges posed by quantum computing – a powerful new kind of computer that could break current encryption methods. This is a big deal for anyone who relies on encryption to keep their data safe.
72% of cyber leaders say cybersecurity risks are rising
More than two thirds of cyber security leaders agree that the risks are growing. The research shows there’s no single winning strategy for national cyber defence, making it a complex issue for decision makers.
Sen. Murphy: Trump administration has ‘illegally gutted funding for cybersecurity’
US Senator Murphy criticises budget cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, suggesting that these could leave critical infrastructure more vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Critical Google Chrome 136 Audio Bug Lets Hackers Remotely Install Malware
A serious flaw in Google Chrome could let hackers trick your computer into running harmful software. If you use Chrome, you should update it now to protect yourself.
HSCC warns of growing cybersecurity threats to resource-strained healthcare providers, urges immediate action
The Health Sector Coordinating Council is warning that healthcare providers, already stretched thin by the pandemic, are becoming more vulnerable to cyber attacks. This could disrupt services and put patient data at risk.
Marbled Dust leverages zero-day in Output Messenger for regional espionage | Microsoft Security Blog
Cyber spies known as Marbled Dust have been exploiting a security loophole in a chat software called Output Messenger to steal user data. Microsoft advises users to apply the available fix to prevent this.
Cisco Patches CVE-2025-20188 (10.0 CVSS) in IOS XE That Enables Root Exploits via JWT
Cisco has fixed a serious flaw in its wireless controllers that could have allowed hackers to take full control of the device. If you use Cisco products, make sure you’ve installed the latest updates.
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