The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) is reshaping industries across the world. From healthcare and education to financial services, these models are enabling unprecedented levels of automation, creativity, and efficiency. In the domain of cybersecurity, however, the impact of LLMs is particularly profound. Cybersecurity professionals are facing a constantly...
Safeguarding Operational Technology (OT): Latest Use Cases, Risks & ICCSO Recommendations
Operational Technology (OT) — the hardware and software systems that monitor and control industrial processes, manufacturing plants, utilities, and critical infrastructure — is under mounting pressure. With digital transformation accelerating and IT/OT convergence becoming the norm, attackers now have new entry points to exploit legacy vulnerabilities and poorly segmented environments. This article explores why OT...
Psychology and Cybersecurity: Understanding the Human Factor in Digital Defense
Introduction In the modern digital era, organizations invest millions in firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection systems, and artificial intelligence for cyber defense. Yet, time and again, cybercriminals bypass these sophisticated barriers not by breaking code, but by breaking people. The reality is that the human mind is the most vulnerable endpoint. At the International Consortium for...
AI Agents in Cybersecurity: The Double-Edged Sword
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from hype to reality in the field of cybersecurity. With threats evolving in complexity and scale, organizations are under constant pressure to strengthen their defenses while keeping costs and human fatigue in check. One of the most significant developments in this space is the rise of AI agents — autonomous,...
Why Supply Chain Attacks Are the New Frontier of Cyber Warfare
Introduction: A Shifting Battlefield The nature of cyber conflict is evolving at a pace few could have predicted. Traditional defenses once focused on protecting corporate networks and endpoints, but today’s adversaries are no longer just targeting the organization itself. They are going after the weakest link—the supply chain. Every enterprise is now part of a...
Jaguar Land Rover Halts Operations Following Major Cyberattack
London, UK — Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK’s largest car manufacturer, has temporarily shut down several operations after a significant cyberattack disrupted its digital infrastructure earlier this week, the company confirmed Tuesday. The breach, which reportedly targeted the automaker’s IT systems over the weekend, has affected both production and internal communications, forcing a partial...
Hackers Use ‘Ghost-Tap’ to Steal Cards from Mobile Wallets
What Is Ghost-Tap? “Ghost‑Tap,” also known as NFC relay fraud, is a sophisticated cyber‑fraud technique where attackers hijack payment card credentials and use them remotely for contactless transactions—without having your physical card or phone in hand. They use Near‑Field Communication (NFC) relay technology to transmit stolen credentials to in‑store payment terminals. This method lets criminals...
How ICCSO Helps Small Businesses Stay Safe in a Dangerous Cyber World
Cybercrime Isn’t Just a Big Business Problem Cybercriminals aren’t just going after banks or global corporations—they’re coming after small businesses in every community.Why? Because small businesses often have limited IT resources, less formal training, and may underestimate their risk. That makes them an easier target for scams, ransomware, and other digital attacks. The reality? Threats...
NATO Warns of State-Linked Cyberattacks on Europe’s Civilian Ports, Exposing Critical Gaps in Maritime Defense
Brussels, August 6, 2025 — NATO has issued a stark warning following a series of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting civilian maritime infrastructure across several European nations, raising fresh concerns over the alliance’s cyber readiness and the vulnerability of critical logistics hubs. In a joint intelligence bulletin released Tuesday, NATO’s Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence confirmed that...
Orange, France’s Largest Telecom Operator, Targeted in Cyberattack
Paris, France — Orange S.A., the leading telecommunications provider in France, has confirmed it was the target of a cyberattack earlier this week, raising concerns over data security and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in the European telecom sector. The company acknowledged the incident in a public statement on Tuesday, noting that its internal IT systems had...











