August 3, 2026
image
Home News Archive by category World (Page 42)

World

Dark Knight – Luxury SUV Based on the Lamborghini Urus

Rezvani Motors has recently unveiled its exclusive new model – the Dark Knight SUV, built on the platform of the legendary Lamborghini Urus. Limited to just 100 units, this vehicle merges the luxury of a supercar with advanced ballistic and military-grade protection.

At its core lies the Lamborghini 4.0L Twin Turbo V8 engine, delivering up to 800 horsepower and enabling acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 3 seconds. With all-wheel drive and reinforced suspension, the Dark Knight ensures exceptional stability and control even under the most demanding conditions.

Its greatest strength is the available bulletproof package, which includes armored body panels, ballistic glass, explosive protection, run-flat military tires, thermal night vision, and an explosive device detection system. Optional defense features extend to smoke screens, electrified door handles, sirens, strobe lights, as well as tactical gear such as bulletproof vests, helmets, and gas masks.

Inside, the Dark Knight offers bespoke luxury with seating for four or five passengers, customizable through five exclusive Rezvani seat designs and countless color combinations. It represents a rare blend of extreme performance, uncompromising security, and ultimate comfort.

Based in California, Rezvani Motors has built its reputation on designing extreme sports cars and specialized vehicles that combine performance, luxury, and safety.

With the Dark Knight, Rezvani reinforces its vision of redefining the modern vehicle – creating an SUV that carries the DNA of Lamborghini while offering the protection and capabilities of a mission-ready armored vehicle.

WhatsApp fixes security flaw in iOS and macOS apps

WhatsApp has released fixes for a critical vulnerability in its iOS and macOS apps that may have been exploited in targeted attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-55177, stemmed from insufficient authorization in linked device synchronization and was discovered by WhatsApp’s internal security team. Meta said the bug could have allowed attackers to process malicious content from arbitrary URLs on a victim’s device.
The issue affected WhatsApp for iOS before version 2.25.21.73, WhatsApp Business for iOS 2.25.21.78, and WhatsApp for Mac 2.25.21.78, all patched in late July and early August. Researchers believe the weakness may have been chained with CVE-2025-43300, a zero-day in Apple’s ImageIO framework that was recently exploited to target individuals.

Amnesty International reported that WhatsApp has alerted certain users who may have been targeted in spyware campaigns over the past three months. The company advised affected individuals to perform a full device reset and ensure their operating system and apps remain updated. “This is a classic example of a zero-click attack, where no user interaction is needed to compromise a device,” said Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, head of Amnesty International’s Security Lab. He warned that this spyware continues to pose serious risks to journalists, activists, and human rights defenders.

Z-Wave Alliance Introduces Upgraded Certified Product Guide

The Z-Wave Alliance has unveiled a redesigned Certified Product Guide, offering the smart home industry a powerful tool to navigate its vast ecosystem of devices. This updated online platform centralizes information about thousands of Z-Wave Certified products, making it easier for manufacturers, integrators, and consumers to find exactly what they need.

Unlike a simple catalogue, the guide provides a searchable database where users can filter devices by brand, category, protocol version, frequency, and other technical specifications. More than 4,500 certified products are already featured, covering solutions such as lighting, locks, sensors, gateways, and controllers. Each entry in the guide is backed by independent certification, ensuring interoperability, strong security, and reliable performance across the Z-Wave ecosystem.

The launch also highlights the growing presence of Z-Wave Long Range technology, with more than 100 certified ZWLR devices included so far in 2025. By combining advanced filtering options with transparent certification details, the guide supports better decision-making for both professionals and end-users.

Because it is continuously updated, the resource reflects the latest innovations as soon as they achieve certification. This makes it a living reference point for anyone involved in the design, integration, or use of smart home products.

“As we roll out the enhanced Certified Product Guide, our goal is to give the industry more than just a database—we’re delivering a roadmap to seamless Z-Wave interoperability,” said Bettina Roll, Certification Program Manager for the Z-Wave Alliance.

The all-new Z-Wave Certified Product Guide is now live and can be found by visiting: https://products.z-wavealliance.org/.

HID Global: 16 billion passwords just leaked. Still using one?

It’s time to say goodbye to traditional passwords and explore four powerful passwordless authentication methods. This article looks at how FIDO, PKI, biometrics and push notifications are changing the way organizations secure accounts and how they improve both protection and user experience.

Passwords have long been the weakest link in digital security. Hackers target them relentlessly, leading to breaches that expose sensitive company data and personal information. On top of that, password fatigue frustrates users who are forced to manage dozens of complex logins across different systems. As a result, more organizations are moving to passwordless authentication — replacing passwords with modern technologies such as cryptographic keys, biometrics and trusted devices.

Below are four leading passwordless authentication methods and their advantages:

  1. FIDO

FIDO (Fast Identity Online) is an industry-standard method built on public-key cryptography. It creates a private-public key pair, with the private key securely stored on a user’s device such as a security key or smartphone, and the public key registered with the service provider. During login, the private key signs a server challenge that is verified using the public key. This ensures strong authentication without exposing sensitive data.

Passkeys — FIDO credentials — are supported by major tech providers like Google, Apple and Microsoft. Thanks to broad adoption, FIDO is now suitable for both consumer apps and enterprise systems such as Office 365 and Google Workspace.

Benefits:

  • Resistant to phishing attacks
  • Eliminates the need to type passwords
  • Works across a wide range of devices and services
  1. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

PKI also relies on cryptographic key pairs, but ties a single key to a user identity through a digital certificate issued by trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs). While FIDO generates a new pair for each service, PKI enables one certificate to work across multiple domains, making it efficient for larger organizations.

Benefits:

  • Strong, phishing-resistant authentication
  • Enables cross-domain access through a trust hierarchy
  • Supports login, data encryption and digital signatures

PKI remains a cornerstone for governments and enterprises that manage sensitive data and need proven, large-scale security.

  1. Biometrics

Biometric authentication uses unique physical or behavioral traits such as fingerprints, facial structure, iris patterns or voice recognition. Specialized sensors capture and analyze these traits, comparing them with stored templates. Because they are inherently unique, biometrics provide a level of security that is extremely difficult to forge.

Benefits:

  • No more weak or reused passwords
  • Convenient and fast login experience
  • Difficult for attackers to replicate remotely

From unlocking a phone with a fingerprint to logging into banking apps with facial recognition, biometrics combine usability with strong protection.

  1. Push Notifications

Push notification-based authentication links identity to a registered device. When a login is attempted, the user receives a secure prompt to approve or deny the request. This adds a real-time verification step that attackers without the device cannot bypass.

Benefits:

  • Users instantly approve or reject access
  • Strong protection through device possession
  • No codes or passwords required

Conclusion

The future of secure access lies in passwordless authentication. By eliminating passwords, organizations can reduce risks, prevent breaches and offer users a seamless experience. Whether the goal is stronger protection, greater efficiency or modernization of IT systems, passwordless technologies such as FIDO, PKI, biometrics and push notifications are paving the way. Now is the time to act. Partner with HID to implement passwordless solutions and build a safer, more secure digital future.

Acronis and Intel Partner to Deliver Efficient, AI-Driven Threat Detection for Endpoint Devices

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, a SaaS-based, multi-tenant platform, delivers award-winning protection from cyber threats, including next-generation antivirus, email security, data loss prevention (DLP), and endpoint and extended detection and response (EDR/XDR). Security professionals who use Acronis spend less time juggling tools thanks to its natively integrated solution that integrates cybersecurity, endpoint, and posture management, data protection, automated backups, and disaster recovery. Acronis also proudly aligns with NIST cybersecurity functions, helping users identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from threats more effectively.

“Cyber protection must be natively integrated and AI-powered to address modern cyber threats,” said Gaidar Magdanurov, President at Acronis. “Our collaboration with Intel empowers MSPs and corporate IT to deliver real-time security at the endpoint with minimal impact to system performance, protecting the productivity of users. Our collaboration with Intel takes the headache out of IT security for users and IT administrators.”

“Together, Intel and Acronis are delivering fast, AI-powered security right on the device,” said Carla Rodríguez, Vice President and General Manager, Client Software Enabling at Intel. “By running complex security tasks on an AI PC with Intel Core Ultra processors, we enable partners like Acronis to deliver breakthrough protection with lower latency and improved performance and privacy.”

Traditional antimalware software often struggles to detect modern threats and can consume excessive system resources, resulting in slowdowns, increased support tickets, and reduced productivity.

Fragmented security solutions further strain overburdened IT teams while increasing operational complexity. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud addresses this with natively integrated cyber protection, minimizing the impact on system performance. And with Intel technology, it runs even more efficiently.

To learn more about AI PCs powered by Intel and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, visit: https://solutions.acronis.com/en-us/integrations/ai-pcs-powered-by-intel-and-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/

Urbanization and Smart City Investments Propel Intelligent Transport Market to $55 Billion

A new report from Marketsandmarkets predicts that the intelligent transportation system market is expected to reach USD 55.36 billion by 2030 from USD 42.55 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. The rising need for efficient traffic management, reduction in road accidents, and increasing adoption of smart mobility solutions are cited as being the market growth drivers.

Rapid urbanisation, government investments in smart city infrastructure, and advancements in connected vehicle technologies further fuel the adoption of ITS. Moreover, integration of AI, IoT, and data analytics in traffic control, alongside growing public-private partnerships, is expected to enhance transportation efficiency and safety globally.

Demand for real-time data analytics drives information management

The information management segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR in the intelligent transportation system market during the forecast period due to the growing demand for real-time traffic data analytics, increasing adoption of cloud-based platforms and IoT devices, and the rising need for integrated multimodal transport information systems. Real-time traffic data analytics enable faster and smarter decision-making for traffic control, helping to reduce congestion and improve road safety. This capability drives strong adoption by governments and urban planners seeking more efficient traffic flow and incident response.

Additionally, cloud-based platforms and IoT devices are revolutionising the ITS landscape by offering scalable and cost-effective solutions for collecting, sharing, and analysing transportation data. These technologies allow cities and municipalities to deploy intelligent systems with lower infrastructure investment, accelerating market expansion across developed and developing regions. Furthermore, the rising focus on integrated multimodal transport requires robust information management systems that can unify data across various transportation modes, such as buses, trains, ferries, and ridesharing services, to provide a seamless and reliable commuter experience. As cities aim to improve mobility, efficiency, and sustainability, the need for intelligent information systems becomes increasingly critical, positioning this segment for strong and sustained growth over the forecast period.

Roads segment holds the largest market share

During the forecast period, the roadways segment is expected to hold the largest market size in the intelligent transportation system market due to increasing traffic congestion in urban areas, growing government investments in smart road infrastructure, and rising demand for advanced safety and traffic management solutions. Increasing urban traffic congestion drives the urgent need for ITS solutions like smart traffic signals and congestion management systems to enhance mobility and reduce delays.

Governments across the globe are investing heavily in smart infrastructure, supporting the large-scale deployment of technologies such as surveillance systems and automated tolling solutions to improve traffic flow and safety. Furthermore, the rising demand for advanced safety and traffic management solutions is fueling the adoption of collision avoidance systems, real-time traffic alerts, and emergency response systems, particularly in road-based transport, which is the most widely used mode of transportation. These factors contribute to the dominant share of the roadways segment in the market.

Asia Pacific to dominate the global market

Asia Pacific is projected to dominate the global intelligent transportation system market during the forecast period due to rapid urbanisation and growing vehicle population, increasing government initiatives and investments in smart city and transport infrastructure, and rising adoption of advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and 5G in transportation networks.

Rapid urbanisation and the surge in vehicle ownership have led to worsening traffic congestion and heightened safety concerns across major cities, prompting governments and urban planners to adopt ITS solutions for improved traffic flow and management.

Additionally, significant government investments in smart city initiatives and transport modernisation are driving the large-scale deployment of technologies such as adaptive traffic control systems, electronic toll collection, and advanced public transit management. Furthermore, the widespread adoption of AI, IoT, and 5G across the region enables real-time communication, predictive traffic analytics, and automation, enhancing transportation efficiency and safety. These factors collectively position the Asia Pacific as a global ITS innovation and adoption leader.

Key player profiles

The report profiles key players such as Siemens, Hitachi, Mundys, Indra Sistemas, Verra Mobility, Cubic Corporation, Conduent, Kapsch Trafficcom, Thales, and Teledyne Technologies, for example. These players have adopted various organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product launches, expansions, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, agreements, and investments.

Trend Micro Launches Cybertron, Industry’s First Proactive Cybersecurity AI

Trend Micro has introduced Trend Cybertron, a pioneering cybersecurity large language model (LLM) designed to reshape how enterprises manage cyber risk. Built on over 36 years of threat intelligence and more than two decades of AI innovation, Cybertron merges the reasoning power of Agentic AI with curated datasets and real-world expertise.

The solution integrates directly with Trend Vision One™, combining threat data, analytics, and advanced engines to deliver end-to-end visibility and protection. It enables proactive risk management by predicting attack paths, modeling threats, and recommending mitigation strategies before breaches occur.

Unlike reactive security approaches, Cybertron empowers IT teams to anticipate risk with exact precision across the entire attack surface. By doing so, organizations can move ahead of attackers, mitigating threats before they materialize.

This launch is especially relevant in regions such as the Middle East & Africa, where rapid adoption of AI-driven systems in government, banking, and smart cities has made security a pressing priority. Trend Micro notes that the average cost of a cyberattack in the region stands at $8.75 million, nearly double the global average.

“Security teams are overwhelmed by alert volumes and increasingly complex infrastructures,” said Bilal Baig, Regional Technical Director for the Mediterranean Middle East and Africa at Trend Micro. “Cybertron automates analysis and prioritizes threats based on real-time intelligence, allowing teams to focus on the most critical issues.”

Customer reports highlight up to 99% faster remediation when using Cybertron, setting a new standard for proactive defense. The model continuously evolves through agentic AI capabilities, adapting to novel threats and optimizing response with every interaction.

By integrating cybersecurity LLMs, curated threat intelligence, and intelligent AI agents, Cybertron provides organizations with clarity, speed, and confidence. It draws from global intelligence to prioritize risks and recommend precise actions, enabling teams to strengthen resilience.

Now available worldwide, Trend Cybertron represents a paradigm shift in cybersecurity, moving the industry firmly toward AI-driven proactive defense. It underscores Trend Micro’s mission to deliver innovative, future-ready solutions that safeguard digital transformation.

Axis Communications Report Highlights Emerging AI Trends in Video Surveillance

Axis Communications has released a new report, “The State of AI in Video Surveillance,” offering fresh insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming safety, security, business intelligence, and operational efficiency. The research shows that AI deployment has surged in the past two years, fueled by higher customer demand, new use cases, and growing awareness of its applications. Mats Thulin, Director AI & Analytics Solutions at Axis, stated, “AI remains one of the most powerful and transformative technologies within the video surveillance industry. This new research reveals that while there are significant opportunities for AI to improve safety and security, operational efficiency and business intelligence, there must be a focus on ethical implementation and meaningful integrations which drive value.”

The report highlights that the shift from on-premise systems to hybrid cloud and edge AI architectures is accelerating, enabling scalability, faster processing, and better bandwidth usage.

Hybrid models are gaining preference, combining edge AI’s real-time processing on cameras with the scalability of the cloud for long-term data storage. Respondents also pointed to the importance of integrating multiple data sources, including video, audio, and environmental data, to enhance situational awareness and deliver actionable insights. Pairing video with audio analysis, for example, can allow faster and more accurate emergency responses. Another key finding is that facial recognition is gaining wider adoption in many countries, supported by new regulations clarifying its ethical and responsible use.

Experts predict its continued growth, but stress that alignment with privacy rules and transparency remain essential. The study combines qualitative interviews with AI experts from the Axis global partner network and survey data from distributors, partners, and end customers in more than 60 countries. Together, these findings reflect a rapidly evolving video surveillance industry where AI is both a driver of innovation and a subject of ethical debate. The full report is available for download on the manufacturer’s official website.

Cybersecurity Incidents Dominate the Week: Microsoft, DaVita, and Interpol Crackdown in Africa

The past week was marked by a wave of significant cybersecurity incidents worldwide. Microsoft announced it is limiting the information shared with Chinese companies through its Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP), following concerns that PoC exploit code may have been leaked and abused by Chinese threat actors.
Instead of detailed technical code, Microsoft will now provide only general descriptions of vulnerabilities to these firms. Meanwhile, Hunt.io published an in-depth analysis of the leaked Ermac 3.0 banking trojan source code, revealing both powerful data theft capabilities and serious security flaws. In Africa, Interpol carried out Operation Serengeti 2.0, arresting more than 1,200 individuals linked to cybercrime and recovering nearly $100 million while dismantling 11,000 malicious networks. The operation targeted investment fraud schemes, illicit cryptocurrency operations, and inheritance scams.

Separately, Microsoft patched a logging issue in Copilot that allowed some interactions to bypass audit logs, raising concerns for industries where log integrity is critical.

Researchers also warned that agentic AI integrated into web browsers could be exploited by attackers through techniques such as Scamlexity and ClickFix. Healthcare provider DaVita disclosed that its recent ransomware-related data breach now affects nearly 2.7 million people, with the Interlock group claiming responsibility. Together, these events underscore the growing complexity of today’s cyber threat landscape and the urgent need for stronger defenses across industries.

AI, IoT and Cloud Propel Global Workplace Safety Market Toward Rapid Expansion by 2030

The global workplace safety market is expected to almost double in size, rising from USD 19.64 billion in 2025 to USD 38.55 billion by 2030, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. The projected CAGR of 14.4% is fueled by stricter regulations, a stronger emphasis on worker well-being, and the adoption of advanced safety technologies. Enterprises are increasingly turning to AI-powered monitoring systems, wearables, and predictive analytics to prevent risks, reduce incidents, and support real-time decision-making. Analysts note that ESG compliance, digital transformation, and recent high-profile accidents have accelerated the need for comprehensive safety frameworks addressing both physical and mental health risks. Within hardware, the safety sensors segment is poised to lead, as sensors capable of detecting gas leaks, fires, and other hazards become essential in industrial environments.

The integration of AI and IoT is enhancing the capabilities of these smart sensors, improving incident detection and response times. Cloud deployment models are also gaining momentum, offering scalability, remote access, and centralised data management for global enterprises.

This trend is reinforced by the rise of hybrid work and the shift toward digital safety platforms that rely on predictive analytics and continuous updates. Regionally, Europe is expected to post the highest growth rate, driven by stringent EU workplace safety regulations and a strong commitment to worker welfare. Initiatives such as the EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021–2027 are further spurring investment in advanced monitoring, analytics, and well-being programs.

Major industry players shaping this market include IBM, Honeywell, Hexagon, Appian, Microsoft, Bosch, Cority, HSI, Hitachi, and Kinetic.

ISSUES

Global Security d.o.o.

Hasiba Brankovića c, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina
Tel: +387 (0)33/788-985
Fax: +387 (0)33/788-986
Web site: www.asadria.com
Marketing: marketing@asadria.com
Subscription: pretplata@asadria.com
VAT no: 201142740001
ID no: 4201142740001
ISSN 1986-5

a&s Adria – professional security magazine for providing total security solutions is a monthly circulating publication and a licenced representative of Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media for Adriatic region, which consists of following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, FYR Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia.