Category: Cybersecurity Insiders

Google buys Wiz for $32 billion

Wiz, a leading provider of cloud security software, is set to become part of Google by May 2026. Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, has announced plans to acquire the Israeli-based cloud protection software provider for $32 billion in an all-cash…

Cyber Attack halts a murder shooting trial in American court

To date, we have seen numerous cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure such as hospitals, power grids, water utilities, and even nuclear plants. However, it’s less common to think about how a digital assault could directly impact the judicial system. Imagine this…

Social Media and Email hacking surged in 2024

In 2024, a significant surge in hacking activities targeting social media and email accounts was reported, according to Action Fraud. The increase in cyber-crime complaints compared to the previous year, 2023, was staggering, with reports soaring from 23,000 cases in…

Technical Tips to Evade AI-Based Cyber Threats

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, so do the tactics employed by cybercriminals. AI-based cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated, utilizing advanced algorithms to carry out targeted attacks, bypass traditional security measures, and exploit vulnerabilities in systems. To stay…

Cyber Attack News: Top Headlines Trending on Google

Malware Impersonating Booking.com Targets Hospitality Sector Microsoft Threat Intelligence researchers have been tracking a cybercriminal group targeting the hospitality industry. Known as Storm-1865, this group is spreading credential-stealing malware, with activities dating back to late 2024. The attackers have created…

FBI alerts Gmail users over Medusa Ransomware

The FBI, America’s federal law enforcement agency, has issued an urgent warning to all Gmail users about an ongoing hacking campaign carried out by the operators of Medusa Ransomware. According to the FBI, this cybercriminal group is notorious for encrypting…

Blockchain and cyber security

The global blockchain security market is projected to grow from an estimated US$20bn in 2024 to $250bn in the next five years as companies leverage the technology to enhance a variety of different processes, but this growth will also reshape…

Cybersecurity in the Age of Scarcity

Ditching ‘More People, More Controls’ for a Smarter Approach With all the layoffs happening in the federal government, the world of cybersecurity has not gone unscathed. At last count, more than 130 positions were cut from the Department of Homeland…