In rural healthcare settings, the IT infrastructure often lags behind due to various challenges such as limited budgets, political constraints, and insufficient awareness. This vulnerability leaves hospitals susceptible to cyber-attacks, prompting governments to push for stronger defenses before it’s too…
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News about Facebook Data Breach and FBI alert on Akira Ransomware
Facebook Faces Data Breach Concerns Facebook, the social media giant founded by Mark Zuckerberg, has once again found itself under scrutiny due to reports of a significant data breach. A recent disclosure by the India-based non-profit organization known as the…
Severe blood shortage hits NHS due to ransomware attack
In recent times, the threat of ransomware attacks has plagued businesses, often leading to devastating consequences such as closures and data loss. However, the impact of such attacks has now extended beyond the corporate realm, affecting critical healthcare services and…
Six 6 Essential Security Practices for Protecting Cloud Data
In today’s digital age, businesses and individuals rely on cloud services to store, manage, and access data more efficiently than ever before. However, with the convenience of cloud computing comes the responsibility to ensure the security and integrity of sensitive…
Upcoming June 11th CISA Deadline Exposes Widespread Unpreparedness in Software Security Compliance
A recent study by Lineaje has uncovered a startling lack of preparedness among organizations for the upcoming U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency’s (CISA) Secure Software Development Attestation Form deadline. The research, conducted at RSA Conference 2024, reveals that a mere…
The Underestimated Cyber Threat: Anticipating and Combatting Supply Chain Attacks
Cybersecurity threats are multi-faceted, often connected, and accelerating fast. Ransomware, nation-state attacks, employee errors, and third parties – all pose risks for enterprises seeking to safeguard their organizations and customers from cyber attacks and the resulting consequences. One particularly insidious…
Lockbit ransomware targets data of 400000 patients at Panorama Eyecare
Following a brief hiatus after law enforcement agencies, including Europol and the FBI, disrupted their activities, the LockBit ransomware group appears to have resumed its operations. This time, their target was the servers of Panorama Eyecare, a provider serving communities…
Insider Threat Detection: What You Need to Know
Insider threats are a growing concern for organizations of all sizes and industries, and can be both intentional and unintentional, resulting in significant consequences for the organization’s data, finances, and reputation. Organizations face a significant threat from within their own…
Summer Seasonal Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Ransomware Resilience
With summer in full swing, most seasonal businesses are well underway. From landscape maintenance to pool care to summer rentals (vacation properties, recreational vehicles, bikes, kayaks, etc.) and more, these small businesses always face immense pressure to perform over just…
Apple to launch app that will have ability to generate and store passwords
Apple Inc is gearing up to introduce its own password management application at the upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference, aiming to tackle user frustrations with passwords. While other tech companies are exploring passwordless technologies like passkeys for more secure login methods,…
Safeguarding the Fortress: Google’s Battle Against Cyber Attacks
In an era where digital dominance reigns supreme, tech giants like Google stand as pillars of innovation and progress. However, with great power comes great vulnerability, as these companies often find themselves at the forefront of cyber warfare. As the…
Google and Microsoft confirm Cyber Threat to 2024 Paris Olympics
Cybersecurity teams at Microsoft Threat Intelligence and Google’s Mandiant have jointly issued a stern warning regarding potential cyber threats facing the organizers of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Their alert highlights the looming danger of Russian threat actors orchestrating…
Google n Microsoft confirm Cyber Threat to 2024 Paris Olympics
Cybersecurity teams at Microsoft Threat Intelligence and Google’s Mandiant have jointly issued a stern warning regarding potential cyber threats facing the organizers of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Their alert highlights the looming danger of Russian threat actors orchestrating…
FORTIGATE CLOUD NATIVE FIREWALL (FORTIGATE CNF)
The management of day-to-day cloud security operations presents a multifaceted challenge for organizations, requiring a delicate balance between technological, procedural, and human factors. Multi-cloud environments significantly increase the complexity and challenges of managing and securing cloud workloads. To effectively address…
Spain defense company servers hacked
A Spanish defense firm, Santa Barbara Systems, recently fell victim to a cyberattack allegedly originating from Russia. Reports suggest that the motive behind this attack was to disrupt support for Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Amidst the prolonged conflict between Kyiv…
NHS Ransomware Attack 2024 launched by Russia
Over the past couple of days, two hospitals affiliated with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) have been grappling with a severe IT disruption, which has been confirmed as a cyber attack. The former chief of the National Cyber Security…
TikTok faces cyber attack but only few celebrities and brands impacted
TikTok, the video-sharing platform that previously faced bans in the United States over data privacy concerns, encountered a cyber attack on a recent note. However, according to the company, the impact was minimal, primarily affecting a few brands and celebrities.…
Unveiling the Mechanics of Offline Data Theft: How Your Information Can Be Compromised Beyond the Digital Realm
In an increasingly digital world, where concerns about online data security are rampant, it’s easy to overlook the vulnerabilities that exist offline. While much attention is rightfully directed towards protecting data in the virtual space, offline data theft remains a…
Cogility Launches TacitRed – Tactical Attack Surface Management
Cogility today announced the commercial availability of TacitRed, a tactical attack surface intelligence platform. The SaaS solution delivers curated, prioritized, and detailed findings on active attacks and imminent threats such as command and control, malware, ransomware and persistent threats, and…
Ransomware attack on NHS and Google Data Breach 2024 details
Ransomware attack on NHS in May 2024 A ransomware attack that took place on a technology service provider has left some major hospitals in London with disrupted computer networks leaving medical staff inaccessible to pathology and other medical related IT…