Data Pseudonymization and Data Anonymization are crucial techniques in data protection and privacy. They offer several benefits that are essential in today’s data-driven world. Here are the key benefits: 1. Enhanced Privacy Protection: Pseudonymization: This process replaces identifying information with…
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France Ransomware warning to Paris Olympics 2024 and Brazil ban on Meta AI data usage
France Cybersecurity Agency, ANSSI, has issued a stark warning regarding the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, cautioning that the event’s IT infrastructure will face relentless cyber attacks, potentially including sophisticated ransomware variants. ANSSI disclosed that French government security teams have been…
Microsoft issues Octo Tempest Ransomware alert and Liverpool Cyber Attack suspends ticket sales
Microsoft, the American technology giant, has issued a warning regarding a newly identified cybercrime group known as Octo Tempest. This group is reportedly spreading two new variants of ransomware named RansomHub and Qilin, which are causing significant cybersecurity threats. These…
Navigating the FTC Safeguards Rule: A Guide for Auto Dealerships
Recent cybersecurity incidents affecting auto dealerships nationwide have underscored the growing importance of strong security measures. United States government organizations have emphasized that entities handling sensitive customer financial information must establish data protection protocols. Given auto dealerships fall into this…
Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks are Deceptively Simple and Destructive: Protecting your Business
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a social engineering scam where attackers impersonate legitimate business emails to defraud employees, partners, and potentially even customers. While deceptively simple, these attacks can cause significant financial damage. BEC scams, like most cyber-attacks, are global.…
IT Professionals: Threat Intelligence is the Most Valued Skill to Combat AI-Powered Cyber Threats
As the cyber workforce skills gap persists, companies that fail to upskill their IT teams with the knowledge to defend themselves in the ever-changing tech landscape are vulnerable to opportunistic attackers. In addition to prioritizing skills for emerging tech trends,…
SEi Ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers as APT Inc
Recently, a notorious ransomware group previously known as SE#i Ransomware has rebranded itself as APT Inc., setting its sights on VMware ESXi servers worldwide, particularly in corporate environments. This campaign predominantly targets Linux-based systems using the Babuk Encryptor, while Windows…
Navigating Cybersecurity in Times of Change: The Unyielding Importance of Phishing Simulations
One of the most effective tools in our cybersecurity arsenal at Exabeam is the regular deployment of phishing simulations. These exercises are not just routine checks but essential components of our defense strategy, especially during significant organizational change and public…
Why Do So Many IT Decision-Makers Feel Rushed During Public Cloud Adoption Projects?
New independent research commissioned by Six Degrees has found that, over the last 12 months, 40% of IT decision-makers at SMEs felt rushed while undertaking public cloud migration projects. Out of all the sectors covered in the report, those working…
What is the Polyfill incident trying to tell us, if we bother to listen
If you work in the security industry, you have likely heard about the polyfill.io incident that came into the public light a couple of weeks ago. We don’t know exactly how many websites were affected, but it seems we have…
Match Systems’ CEO Andrei Kutin Provides Insight on DMM Bitcoin Breach
On May 31, 2024, as a result of the hacking 4502.9 BTC (worth approximately $308M) were stolen from the Japanese exchange Bitcoin.DMM.com. The cybersecurity agency Match Systems conducted the current situation of the case. Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin was…
The new face of phishing: AI-powered attacks and how businesses can combat them
Phishing is an ever-growing concern in cybersecurity. It was the most common attack type in 2023, accounting for 43.3% of email-based threats – and its danger has been supercharged by the rise of generative AI. Businesses are right to be…
Kaspersky offers Good Bye Letter and offers 6 months free cybersecurity
In June of this year, the Kaspersky cybersecurity firm, led by Eugene Kaspersky, was banned by the Joe Biden administration, citing concerns over national security. Being of Russian origin, the company faced allegations of sharing intelligence with Kremlin entities. After…
Amazon to build a $2 billion secret data center for Australian Military Intelligence
The Australian Signals Directorate has partnered with Amazon, the American technology giant, to establish a highly secure data center aimed at safeguarding military information from illicit access on the dark web. The project, estimated to cost over $2 billion under…
Securing the Paris Olympic Games 2024: Ensuring Cyber Protection
As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Olympic Games, the city and its organizers face a monumental task not only in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of the physical events but also in safeguarding against potential cyber threats.…
DragonForce Ransomware disrupts 911 service in California
DragonForce Ransomware, like many other malicious groups, recently targeted the servers of 911 emergency services in California on June 16th of this year, an incident disclosed to the public earlier this week. According to reports from the South Bay Regional…
DDoS Cyber Threat to 2024 Paris Olympic Games
A recent cybersecurity report from WithSecure ( previously known as F-Secure) highlights concerns over potential cyber-attacks targeting the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. The report suggests that these attacks, possibly orchestrated by nation-state adversaries like Russia, could involve sophisticated tactics…
Google Alphabet to acquire Cybersecurity business Wiz for $23 billion
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is set to acquire the cybersecurity startup Wiz for a substantial $23 billion in an all-cash deal expected to close by September this year. This move comes amidst heightened scrutiny by US regulators,…
Details of AT&T data breach and 1TB data steal belonging to Disney
Over the past few days, AT&T, a major American telecom company, has made headlines due to a sophisticated cyber-attack that exposed the details of over 109 million mobile customers dating back to 2022. According to updates received by our Cybersecurity…
The Growing Cyber Threat to Weather Predictions
In an increasingly interconnected world, where technology drives every facet of life, even the weather predictions we rely on may not be immune to cyber threats. The integration of advanced computer systems and data analytics has revolutionized meteorology, enabling more…