Introduction Web applications are the backbone of modern organizations, enabling digital transformation, customer engagement, and business operations. However, rapid development cycles, complex cloud environments, and increasingly sophisticated threats expose critical security gaps. Weak access controls, insufficient visibility, and delayed threat…
Category: Cybersecurity Insiders
Your Backup System Is Your Biggest Security Blind Spot
The cybersecurity industry has made tremendous strides in protecting organizations from external threats. Zero Trust architecture, advanced endpoint detection, and AI-powered threat hunting have become standard components of the modern security stack. Yet despite these investments, many organizations remain vulnerable…
Securing the Gaps: Firewalls in a Hybrid Cloud World
Hybrid cloud has fundamentally changed how systems are built—but how we secure them hasn’t evolved at the same pace. The illusion that a firewall can “secure the edge” is still baked into most architectures, even though there’s no meaningful edge…
A New Breed of Ransomware Threatens Total Data Destruction
Until now, most ransomware attacks have revolved around double or triple extortion tactics—where hackers not only encrypt the victim’s data but also steal it and threaten to leak it publicly unless a ransom is paid. However, a new and even…
Google Warns Users About Phishing Scam Targeting 2 Billion Active Accounts
Google has recently issued a security alert regarding a sophisticated phishing scam that is targeting its massive user base of 2 billion active accounts. The company has made it clear that emails coming from the address “no-reply@accounts dot google dot…
Catfishing via ChatGPT: A Deep Cybersecurity Concern
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing technologies has revolutionized the way we interact online. Tools like ChatGPT, which leverage deep learning models to generate human-like responses, have become commonplace in various fields—ranging from customer service…
The Cybersecurity Gap Is No Longer Talent—It’s Tempo
It sounds like an exercise in theory: what if a researcher could prompt an AI to reverse-engineer a vulnerability, locate the patched commit, and generate a working exploit—all in a single afternoon? But that’s exactly what security researcher Matt Keeley…
It’s Time to Move Away from the “Phonebook” Approach to Cybersecurity
Database expert Dominik Tomicevic highlights the limitations of traditional cybersecurity defense methods and why knowledge graphs could be a better avenue for the CISO to pursue Data shows that the global cost of cybercrime will soar by four trillion dollars…
Ransomware attack on UK Food Distributor to supermarkets
In a troubling development, a new victim of ransomware has emerged today, targeting a key food distributor that supplies refrigerated goods and groceries to major UK supermarket chains, including Tesco, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s. This follows a string of similar incidents…
The End of VPNs — Part 2: Beyond the Buzz of Zero Trust
[Part 2 of 2 – Based on an interview with Zscaler CSO Deepen Desai] By Holger Schulze, Cybersecurity Insiders “Zero Trust isn’t a feature,” Deepen Desai told me during our RSA Conference interview. “It’s an architectural decision to stop trusting…
Engineering Calm in Crisis: Lessons from the Frontlines of Security
High-pressure incidents can be defining moments for organizations, demanding immediate, coordinated, and often high-stakes responses. In the realm of cybersecurity, where threats evolve rapidly and stakes include sensitive data, reputational damage, and financial loss, the pressure to act quickly is…
The Rise of Shadow Apps: How Rogue Spreadsheets Are Undermining Your Business
Expert reveals “the reason why shadow apps are multiplying rapidly is because it’s often faster to fix workflow issues that slow down employees by building a spreadsheet, compared to waiting for IT to procure or build a solution”. Expert explores…
Honeypots become a strategic layer in cyber defence
J2 Software has introduced ‘Honeypot as a Service’, a plug-and-play solution designed to deceive attackers, gather critical threat intelligence, and ultimately strengthen an organisation’s cyber resilience. This new approach is particularly crucial as cyberattacks become more complex and targeted. A…
UK Cyber Crime takes a new turn towards TV show the Blacklist
Cybercriminals in the UK have recently shifted their attention to a new, high-profile target: UK retailers. This marks a significant escalation in the threat landscape, where digital criminals are now turning their focus on disrupting major businesses. In a bizarre…
How a Turing Test Can Curb AI-Based Cyber Attacks
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance. However, as AI’s capabilities continue to grow, so does its potential for misuse—especially in the realm of cybersecurity. One of the most…
Recent Evolution of Browser-based Cyber Threats, and What to Expect Next
In 2024, browser security faced some of the most advanced cyber threats to-date. As enterprises continue to transition to and from remote work environments, relying on SaaS platforms, cloud-based applications, hybrid work setups, and BYOD policies, attackers have become hyperfocused…
Ransomware’s Next Target: Strengthening Critical Infrastructure Against Emerging Cyber Threats
Ransomware increasingly targets critical infrastructure, threatening essential services and national security. Over 66% of critical infrastructure organizations in the US have faced attacks in the past 12 months, some experiencing over 100. As these attacks grow more frequent and sophisticated,…
Criminal records exposed in cyber attack on Ministry of Justice
The recent cyber-attack on the UK’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has raised significant concerns, particularly when considering the potential long-term consequences of this breach. Preliminary investigations suggest that hackers successfully accessed and compromised approximately 2.7 million sensitive records, including criminal…
SafeLine WAF: Best Security Choice for Small Businesses
As a website owner, one of my top priorities is to ensure that my website is protected from cyber threats. After trying various web application firewalls (WAFs), I recently discovered SafeLine WAF, and I’m thoroughly impressed. If you’re looking for…
Scam Messages and emails increase exponentially after M & S Cyber Attack
A recent cyberattack on Marks and Spencer (M&S) has raised significant concerns, revealing that hackers infiltrated the UK-based retailer’s systems almost a week before the breach was discovered. The attack, which was first detected a couple of weeks ago, exploited…