The traditional “castle-and-moat” model of cybersecurity is outdated. Firewalls, endpoint protection and segmentation are all still important. But if you think they’re enough to stop today’s threats, think again. From where I sit, the biggest risks aren’t storming the gates.…
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When Security Gets Too Complicated: A Return to Basics
In the cybersecurity industry, we’ve become obsessed with complexity. Every conference showcase features dazzling new AI-infused solutions, quantum-resistant algorithms, and blockchain-secured systems promising to revolutionize our defenses. Vendors pitch increasingly sophisticated tools with astronomical price tags, and leadership teams eagerly…
Cybersecurity Talent Gap
I love my job This isn’t said sarcastically or trying to convince myself. I genuinely love my job. I love my company and coworkers and the ability to help clients. I think I have the best job out there and…
Breaking the Cycle: Prioritizing Recovery Over Ransom Payments
In 2024, businesses paid $813 million to cyber criminals as the result of ransomware. That’s an astronomical sum, highlighting the immense financial burden cybercrime places on organizations. Rhode Island’s cyberattack of December 2024, where state officials paid out a $5…
Security Gaps Widen: A Perfect Storm for Insider Threats
High-profile cyberattacks involving ransomware, malware, zero-day exploits, and nation-state intrusions dominate headlines. These attacks are bold, disruptive, and external, commanding attention from security teams to detect and stop these threats. Amid the noise, a quieter danger is gaining momentum from…
United Health offers Ransomware Loans
Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to businesses, often leaving them financially devastated and struggling to stay afloat. Many affected companies find it nearly impossible to recover, eventually teetering on the edge of closure due to the financial burden…
Gaps In Encryption Create Exploitable Vulnerabilities
Data breaches are no occasional crisis – they are a persistent, costly epidemic wreaking global havoc on businesses. While organizations leverage the latest technological advancements in perimeter defense, access management, and cloud and application security, one area that is overlooked…
Australia mandates reporting of ransomware payments
If your business is based in Australia and becomes the victim of a ransomware attack, there’s a crucial change in the law that you need to be aware of. Starting from May 30, 2025, if you decide to pay a…
Zoom Video Conferencing App down by DDoS Attack
Zoom, the widely popular video conferencing platform used by millions of IT professionals, educators, and businesses worldwide, has recently experienced a significant outage. The disruption, which affected users trying to access the service via the app and website, has sparked…
Cybersecurity 2025: Training Students for a Quantum-Driven Threat Landscape
Quantum Threat Readiness: Cybersecurity professionals must prepare for quantum computing’s ability to break encryption, accelerating the need for quantum-resistant security measures. AI’s Dual Impact: AI is enhancing both cyber defense and cyberattacks, making it essential for professionals to master AI-driven…
Evolving Threat of Ransomware: From Extortion to Data Poisoning
Over the years, ransomware attacks have become a staple of cybercrime, primarily involving hackers encrypting critical databases and demanding a ransom in exchange for a decryption key. This traditional model of cyber extortion has already caused significant disruption across industries. …
Google Introduces ‘Auto Restart’ Feature to Boost Android Device Security
Google, the global search giant and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is rolling out a new security feature dubbed “Auto Restart” to enhance data protection on Android devices. The feature is designed to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information in…
Can Passwordless Tactics Help Thwart Major Cyber Threats?
In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, one age-old vulnerability continues to haunt individuals and organizations alike: passwords. From weak or reused credentials to phishing and brute-force attacks, traditional password-based authentication has proven to be a persistent weak link in the digital…
What can organisations learn about cybersecurity from the hacker’s playbook?
The number of dark web marketplaces, also known as darknet markets, continues to grow year-on-year, despite law enforcement’s efforts to close the networks down. Cybercriminals use these illicit platforms to trade hacking tools, services, stolen data and other sensitive information…
Microsoft Joins Google and Yahoo in Strengthening Email Sender Requirements
In a significant move to bolster email security and user trust in emails, Microsoft has announced new requirements for high-volume email senders targeting Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, and Live.com users. This initiative aligns with similar measures introduced by Google and Yahoo in…
SquareX to Uncover Data Splicing Attacks at BSides San Francisco, A Major DLP Flaw that Compromises Data Security of Millions
Palo Alto, California, 16th April 2025, CyberNewsWire The post SquareX to Uncover Data Splicing Attacks at BSides San Francisco, A Major DLP Flaw that Compromises Data Security of Millions first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post SquareX to Uncover Data…
What to Know about Compliance with India’s Emerging Digital Personal Data Protection Act
With the rise of worldwide data threats and attacks, data privacy acts are springing up across the globe. It may be relatively unknown, but India for one has established a data privacy regulation called the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP)…
How Top Cybersecurity Leaders Are Enhancing Boardroom Communication in 2025
Board members worldwide are turning their attention toward the cyber risk landscape and questioning the extent to which it might impact their organization’s value. Their rising concern is well-warranted, given the escalating cost of cyber incidents, both in the long…
Navigating HIPAA In The Digital Age: How Marketing Teams Can Avoid Costly Violations
In an era where data drives strategy and personalized outreach is key to consumer engagement, marketing teams face mounting pressure to deliver results, especially in healthcare. However, when marketing initiatives intersect with protected health information (PHI), the stakes are significantly…
Crafty Threat Actors Unleash Ingenious Phishing Ploys
Ever feel like phishing scams are on a never-ending quest for supreme deception? From fake delivery notifications to impersonated CEOs, it’s like picking from a basket of tricks – each one meticulously crafted to catch people and organizations off guard.…