Steve Durbin, Chief Executive, Information Security Forum With inflationary pressures mounting and downturn fears hovering, it’s natural for organizations to scale back on their overall spending, including cybersecurity. After consecutive years of double-digit growth, cybersecurity spending appears to be slowing down mainly because CISOs…
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The Evolution of Financial Fraud
By Greg Woolf, CEO of FiVerity The marriage of fraud and artificial intelligence (AI) is lethal. Right now, fraudsters are upping their games, leveraging new and innovative tools such as ChatGPT and Generative AI to wreak havoc on the financial…
India witnesses biggest data breach of Aadhaar details via ICMR
Aadhaar, the unique identification number issued to every Indian citizen, has recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. There are alarming reports suggesting that the personal information of approximately 815 million citizens was illicitly accessed by hackers through the…
Ransomware news trending on Google
1.) A ransomware group known as “Play” has recently issued a concerning statement. They have threatened to release the personal details of more than 8,600 Dallas County employees on the dark web unless their ransom demands are met. To add…
Google App turns into malware for many on Smart Phones
The Google app and its synchronized applications, including Maps and Gmail, offer a world of possibilities to users. However, a peculiar situation has arisen, with certain smartphones identifying the Google app as potential malware and warning users against its usage.…
A New Tactic to Combat Cyber Warfare: Diversity as Digital Defense
By Reinier Moquete, Founder and CEO, CyberWarrior.com Attackers are constantly evolving the tools they use, learning how defenders are protecting data and finding the gaps to get in. Defenders need to plug all the holes, while attackers only need to…
Privacy in the Age of AI: Strategies for Protecting Your Data
Artificial intelligence is no longer just the stuff of science fiction; generative AI tools are seeing massive adoption rates. Unsurprisingly, the marketing and advertising industry has embraced AI-driven tools with the most enthusiasm. According to the latest data from January…
Beware of Data Security Monsters Lurking in the Shadows this Halloween
Claude Mandy, Chief Evangelist at Symmetry Systems The Halloween season is filled with fear of ghosts and goblins, but it’s not only these spooky creatures that should cause concern. The digital world can feel like it has a few monsters…
LockBit Ransomware Group Targets Boeing with Data Threat
LockBit, a notorious ransomware gang, has recently set its sights on the aerospace giant Boeing, initiating a double extortion attack and threatening to unveil stolen data on or after November 2, 2023. In a brazen move, the criminal group has…
Kaspersky Uncovers ‘Operation Triangulation,’ a Threat to iOS Devices
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a new threat called ‘Operation Triangulation,’ revealing that it infects iOS devices, including iPads and iPhones. This revelation came during the Security Analyst Summit (SAS) in Phuket, where Kaspersky also released a technical paper…
Ten Ways to Protect PCs and Routers from Holiday Season Cyber Attacks
The holiday season is a time of celebration, giving, and joy, but it’s also a time when cyber-criminals are more active than ever. With increased online shopping, travel bookings, and social interactions, the opportunities for cyber attacks are abundant. To…
Email Security in the Remote Work Era
“Is your email safe? Think again.” Every day, we send and receive over 333 billion emails worldwide, with the average employee managing 120 of them daily. But, did you know that 94% of cyberattacks start with a malicious email? In…
Five Canada Hospitals hit by cyber attack, ransomware suspected
Transform, a prominent IT, accounts, and managed service provider dedicated to providing digital support to over five hospitals in Ontario, Canada, is currently under suspicion of being targeted in a cyber attack. Unconfirmed sources suggest that the hospital services have…
Managing Cloud Sprawl: A Key Defense Against Cybersecurity Threats
The adoption of cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations store, process, and manage data. It offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. However, with the benefits come certain challenges. Cloud sprawl is one such challenge that not only impacts an organization’s…
Obtain career boost in 2024 with these 10 cybersecurity certifications
The software industry is in a constant state of flux, and staying competitive requires continuous skill enhancement through the acquisition of the latest and most sought-after certifications. To elevate your career prospects in 2024, consider pursuing one or more of…
Top Five Steps to Elevate Your Data Security Posture Management and Secure Your Data
By Karthik Krishnan, CEO of Concentric.ai October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and every year most tips for security hygiene and staying safe have not changed. We’ve seen them all – use strong passwords, deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA), be vigilant to…
Top 3 Priorities for Today’s CISO: Safeguarding the Digital Frontier
Jaye Tillson, Field CTO at Axis Security In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an alarming pace, the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has never been more critical. Today, CISOs are the guardians of an…
Email inboxes are vulnerable to sophistication driven cyber attacks
In today’s digital world of communication, a vast amount of information is stored and processed through email communication. This includes sensitive data related to financial transactions, healthcare, professional endeavors, and personal conversations with loved ones. Consider this scenario: a malicious…
Trends to watch at this year’s IoT Tech Conference
The potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) is huge, with connected devices around the world holding the promise of a better, greener and safer future. This makes events like IoT Tech Expo Europe even more important. On the 26th…
Medusa Ransomware Strikes Philippines’ PhilHealth, Demands $300,000 Ransom
In a recent cyberattack, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, commonly known as PhilHealth, fell victim to the notorious Medusa Ransomware. This malevolent intrusion has left the government agency grappling with a demand of $300,000 (equivalent to P 17.038 million) to…