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Securing the smart cities of tomorrow: Cybersecurity challenges and solutions
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Smart cities are on the rise. What was…
Details of Airbus Cyber Attack and Implications
Airbus, a renowned leader in the aerospace industry, has recently found itself at the center of a highly sophisticated cyber-attack, sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity landscape. This breach has exposed a trove of sensitive information, including the personal details of…
Data Poisoning: A Growing Threat to Cybersecurity and AI Datasets
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, threats continue to take on new forms and adapt to advanced defense mechanisms. One such emerging threat that has gained prominence in recent years is “data poisoning.” Data poisoning is a covert tactic employed…
Top 10 Programming Languages that are required in Cybersecurity Field
In the realm of cybersecurity, knowledge of programming languages empowers security professionals to decipher how hackers employ programming to breach systems. While not all cybersecurity roles require proficiency in programming, it is undeniably valuable. Mastery of programming languages equips these…
Future forward cyber
For organizations of all sizes, cyber consistently earns a place on the agenda, becoming a focal point for business-critical initiatives and investments. Today, cyber means business, and it isn’t challenging to overstate the importance of cyber as a foundational and…
Resilient networks: Building blocks of modern Cybersecurity architecture
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. In today’s interconnected digital landscape, where data flows…
AT&T Cybersecurity serves as critical first responder during attack on municipality
Earlier this year, analysts in the AT&T Cybersecurity Managed Threat Detection and Response (MTDR) security operations center (SOC) were alerted to a potential ransomware attack on a large municipal customer. The attack, which was subsequently found to have been carried…
China’s Move Towards Automated Data Security Compliance
In an era marked by persistent insider threats, espionage activities, malicious software attacks, and escalating cyberwarfare, China is contemplating a gradual shift towards replacing human oversight with cutting-edge technology to enforce critical data security regulations. Under the banner of national…
WEBINAR: 5 Reasons Why Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Triumphs Over VPN
Join the webinar “5 Reasons Why Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Triumphs Over VPN” live on September 21 [ save your seat ]. Recent findings from the 2023 VPN Risk Report have set off alarms, with a staggering 90% of…
Dangers of Deep Sea Phishing – A Dive Into a Real-World Attack
By Michael Angelo Zummo, Threat Intel Expert – CybersixgillPhishing tools and services are common and accessible on the underground. We took a close look at one of them and discovered how easy it can be to launch a phishing scheme.…
Dangers of Deep Sea Phishing
By Michael Angelo Zummo, Threat Intel Expert – CybersixgillPhishing tools and services are common and accessible on the underground. We took a close look at one of them and discovered how easy it can be to launch a phishing scheme.…
Industry Experts React to DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge
At Black Hat USA 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) unveiled a two-year “AI Cyber Challenge” (AIxCC) competition aimed at driving innovation in AI and the creation of new cybersecurity tools. The competition will…
Cyber Attack on MGM Hotel Group
MGM Resorts has officially announced an ongoing investigation into a cybersecurity incident that has severely impacted various aspects of its operations, including company emails, reservation records, room access systems, and even casino slot machines. Law enforcement agencies have been contacted…
Security by Design and Default – How to Address the Cybersecurity Challenge
By Baan Alsinawi, Managing Director, Strategy and Risk, CISO Global, and Founder of TalaTek, a CISO Global company All anyone wants to talk about these days is AI, and when seven leading U.S. producers of AI technology recently stepped forward…
Tenable to acquire Ermetic for $265 million
Tenable Inc., the cybersecurity company headquartered in Maryland, has officially revealed its plans to acquire the Israel-based Cloud Security Startup, Ermetic. Although the exact financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, reliable sources have indicated that the acquisition…
Top blockchain Cybersecurity threats to watch out for
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Approximately 57 cryptocurrency thefts occurred in just the first…
Ransomware targets over 5000 government email addresses
The Sri Lankan Government has recently reported a significant data loss incident involving over 5000 email accounts spanning from May to August 2023. The primary cause of this data loss was identified as a cyber attack, specifically a ransomware variant.…
Killware vs. Ransomware: Key Differences
In the realm of cybersecurity threats, the terms “Killware” and “Ransomware” often surface in discussions. While both are malicious software designed to disrupt computer systems, they serve distinct purposes and operate in different ways. This article delves into the concepts…
Biometrics in law enforcement
How biometrics can help to make our world a safer place We’ve recently been exploring biometric technologies on this blog and how they have become a part of our everyday lives, helping us to move, travel and pay more seamlessly.…