During the winter months, the fog hangs heavy over San Francisco, mirroring the shroud of uncertainty that often accompanies discussions around cybersecurity. As I prepare to attend RSA 2025, the city’s iconic backdrop, Alcatraz, casts a long shadow, offering an…
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Predictions for 2025’s biggest attacks from a pentester perspective
What’s Old is New: Network and Web Application Vulnerabilities The first newsworthy AI breach of 2024 didn’t come from a mind bending prompt injection, it came from classic exploit tactics. As we see organizations everywhere testing LLM and AI products…
Mapping Out Your Enterprise Digital Footprint to Avoid Cyber Risks
Most people have an approximate idea of what a digital footprint is. They know that it’s got something to do with the impact a person’s identity has on the internet. What most don’t realise is the potential extent of a…
The Case of Email Spoofing: How to Identify And Avoid Email Attacks
Email has a lot going for it. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly widely used. However, just like every other remote form of communication, it faces a glaring challenge. How can an email recipient be absolutely sure that the email is…
Threat Modeling Processes and Methods That Strengthen Cybersecurity
It’s dangerous out there. Cybersecurity threats are rampant and a system that doesn’t have adequate protection is a system that is welcoming attack. This is as true of a banking app as of a cloud PBX system. Thankfully, there are…
Understanding User Behavior Monitoring for Stronger Cybersecurity
The stark reality is that cyberattacks are no longer distant threats. In 2024, they pose a real and immediate risk to every business. In fact, last year we saw a 72% rise in security breaches when compared to 2021, which…
IT and Cyber Planning in 2025 Budgets
Heading into the new year, many businesses look at their budget, finding places where they can optimize their spending to best prime themselves for financial success. One area where business leaders must not skimp is cybersecurity, as 41% of small…
Will 2025 be the year of no more passwords?
A once tried-and-true security measure, passwords have failed to develop at a rate necessary to keep up with the vastness of the web and huge increase in the number of online accounts. In our new reality, they have become a…
DarkTrace acquires Cado Security
Darktrace has officially announced its acquisition of Cado Security for £131 million, marking the first major deal for the cybersecurity giant since its own acquisition by Thoma Bravo in October 2024. This strategic move signals Darktrace’s intent to solidify its…
Russian ISP Computer network and data gets exterminated in Cyber Attack
A cyberattack, believed to have been launched by the Ukraine Cyber Alliance Group, is reported to have severely disrupted the entire computer network and data infrastructure of Russian Internet Service Provider, Nodex. The company issued a statement confirming that 90%…
PowerSchool software cyber attack might impact 45m students in the United States
A recent cyberattack targeting the PowerSchool software, widely used by K-12 schools across the United States, has led to a significant data breach that could affect over 45 million students and educational staff nationwide. The breach has sparked widespread concerns…
Gravy Analytics data breach could put millions to data security risks
Gravy Analytics, a Virginia-based company whose name has no connection to the actual meaning of “gravy,” has recently found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The firm, known for its location data services, has been hit by…
Japan and Philippines face Cyber Attacks from China
In recent days, Chinese-backed cyber attacks have been making headlines, with reports indicating a surge in espionage-driven cyber campaigns targeting Japan and the Philippines. Chinese intelligence agencies are allegedly behind these attacks, which aim to gather sensitive information related to…
How YouTube Channels Can Be Defended Against Cyber Threats
In recent years, YouTube has become one of the most popular platforms for content creators, with millions of channels uploading videos daily. While this presents exciting opportunities for creators to share their work, it also opens the door to various…
State-Funded Actors Are Driving the Ransomware Threat Landscape
For years, ransomware groups have sought innovative ways to maximize profits during their peak operations. However, according to the latest ESET Threat Report, a significant shift has occurred: ransomware deployment is now being spearheaded by state-funded actors and advanced threat…
Security firm issues strong warning to Windows 10 users
Windows 10 users have been experiencing noticeable slowdowns in system performance over the past few months, and the situation is expected to worsen in the coming days. This decline can be attributed to the fact that Microsoft is now only…
Security Risk Advisors joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
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CyTwist Launches Advanced Security Solution to identify AI-Driven Cyber Threats in minutes
Ramat Gan, Israel, 7th January 2025, CyberNewsWire The post CyTwist Launches Advanced Security Solution to identify AI-Driven Cyber Threats in minutes appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Insiders Read the original article: CyTwist Launches…
What to Do if a Healthcare Database Breach Occurs: A Step-by-Step Guide
Healthcare organizations are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the sensitive and valuable nature of the data they store. Personal health information (PHI) is one of the most sought-after commodities on the dark web. If a healthcare database breach occurs,…
ICAO Investigates Data Breach as Hacker Claims to Sell Sensitive Data gained from Cyber Attack
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) headquartered in Canada, has confirmed that its IT team is actively investigating a significant data breach. This breach has led to the unauthorized access and subsequent…