In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several pressing concerns in the cybersecurity landscape. Attackers have been exploiting Fortinet VPN devices to maintain access even after patches were applied; administrators are urged to upgrade and follow recovery…
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Can you get emotionally attached to AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grok?
The short answer is yes! After the speedy advancement of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Grok, experts observe that some people are growing emotional… The post Can you get emotionally attached to AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grok?…
CISOs Respond to Surge in AI-Powered Attacks with Advanced Defense Strategies
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes both a powerful tool for defense and a formidable weapon for attackers. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to create more sophisticated, adaptive, and difficult-to-detect attacks, challenging traditional security measures. Chief…
Google Chrome 136 Getting Update with 20-Year-Old Visited Links Privacy Bug Fix
Google Chrome’s version 136, released in April 2025, introduces :visited link partitioning, a revolutionary feature that fix a privacy flaw plaguing the web for over two decades. As the first major browser to implement this robust defense, Chrome ensures users’…
The CISO’s Guide to Managing Ransomware Threats in 2025
Ransomware continues to dominate the threat landscape in 2025, evolving from opportunistic attacks to sophisticated criminal enterprises that operate with business-like efficiency. Recent research confirms ransomware as the top predicted threat this year, with AI-powered variants raising particular concern among…
South African telecom provider Cell C disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack
Cell C, one of the biggest telecom providers in South Africa confirms a data breach following a 2024 cyberattack. Cell C is the fourth-largest mobile network operator in South Africa, ,after Vodacom, MTN, and Telkom. The company founded in 2001…
Old Fortinet flaws under attack with new method its patch didn’t prevent
PLUS: Chinese robodogs include backdoor; OpenAI helps spammer; A Dutch data disaster; And more! Infosec In Brief Fortinet last week admitted that attackers have found new ways to exploit three flaws it thought it had fixed last year.… This article…
Tirreno: Open-source fraud prevention platform
Tirreno is an open-source fraud prevention platform designed as a universal analytics tool to monitor online platforms, web applications, SaaS products, digital communities, mobile apps, intranets, and e-commerce websites. “Our aim is to liberate online fraud protection technologies, making them…
The quiet data breach hiding in AI workflows
As AI becomes embedded in daily business workflows, the risk of data exposure increases. Prompt leaks are not rare exceptions. They are a natural outcome of how employees use large language models. CISOs cannot treat this as a secondary concern.…
Cyber Attack Targets Military Aid Relief Aircraft in Historic GPS Spoofing Incident
In recent years, we’ve witnessed a range of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and both public and private sector entities. These cyber breaches have often disrupted operations, compromised sensitive data, and caused significant economic damage. However, attacks targeting healthcare infrastructure have…
The Hidden Cybersecurity threats in Old Hard Drives and Smartphones
In today’s digital age, personal and professional data are constantly being stored, transferred, and backed up across various devices. Among these devices, hard drives and smartphones often contain an immense amount of sensitive information—data that, if left unprotected or improperly…
Sector by sector: How data breaches are wrecking bottom lines
Data breaches are rising across industries, hitting healthcare, finance, and retail especially hard. The damage goes beyond lost data, as it’s financial, operational, and reputational. The post Sector by sector: How data breaches are wrecking bottom lines appeared first on…
Hackers Allegedly Selling FortiGate Firewall 0-Day Exploit on Dark Web Forum
A threat actor has reportedly advertised a zero-day exploit targeting Fortinet’s FortiGate firewalls on a prominent dark web forum. The exploit claims to enable unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) and full configuration access to FortiOS, allowing attackers to seize control…
China reportedly admitted directing cyberattacks on US infrastructure
PLUS: India’s new electronics subsidies; Philippines unplugs a mobile carrier; Alibaba Cloud expands Asia In Brief Chinese officials admitted to directing cyberattacks on US infrastructure at a meeting with their American counterparts, according to The Wall Street Journal.… This article…
Organizations can’t afford to be non-compliant
Non-compliance can cost organizations 2.71 times more than maintaining compliance programs, according to Secureframe. That’s because non-compliance can result in business disruption, productivity losses, fines, penalties, and settlement costs, among other factors that come with a hefty price tag. Even…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, April 14th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9406, (Mon, Apr 14th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Monday, April 14th, 2025…
Hacktivism resurges – but don’t be fooled, it’s often state-backed goons in masks
Military units, government nerds appear to join the fray, with physical infra in sights Feature From triggering a water tank overflow in Texas to shutting down Russian state news services on Vladimir Putin’s birthday, self-styled hacktivists have been making headlines.……
Free to Innovate with Secure Machine Identity Management
Why does Machine Identity Management matter for Secure Innovation? Understanding Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Do you know the vast number of operations carried out on the cloud today are managed by non-human entities? That’s right. Non-Human Identities or NHIs make up…
Gaining Ground with Advanced NHIs Analysis
Why is Advanced NHIs Analysis the Key to Climbing the Cybersecurity Mountain? You likely find yourself climbing a steep mountain of intricate challenges every day. Standing at the pinnacle, striking a balance between operational efficiency and security mindfulness often remains…
Hacktivism is back – but don’t be fooled, it’s often state-backed goons in masks
Military units, government nerds appear to join the fray, with physical infra in sights Feature From triggering a water tank overflow in Texas to shutting down Russian state news services on Vladimir Putin’s birthday, self-styled hacktivists have been making headlines.……