GenAI is turning the cybersecurity landscape—and the CISO role—on its head Being prepared for rapidly changing AI-fueled threats requires that security officers turn to a new set of tools and skills. Fortune · Dec 14, 2023
Security data lakes are key when strengthening cybersecurity Security leaders rely on data to keep their businesses safe and drive accountability. TechRadar · Dec 14, 2023
Phishing scams: 7 safety tips from a cybersecurity expert Recently, one of my acquaintances, Frank, received an email late on a Monday afternoon with the subject line, “Are you still in the office?” It appeared to come from his manager, who claimed to be stuck in a long meeting without the means to urgently purchase online gift vouchers for… The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023
Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short In August 2023, the White House announced a plan to bolster cybersecurity in K-12 schools – and with good reason. Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, there were 386 recorded cyberattacks in the U.S. education sector and cost those schools $35.1 billion. K-12 schools were the primary target. The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023
API security must be a core tenet of any enterprise cybersecurity defense Akamai identifies key considerations for bolstering your company’s cybersecurity posture. TechRadar · Dec 13, 2023
Cybersecurity in the Age of IoT: Securing Your Tech Gear So, the Internet of Things, or IoT for short - it's like a massive web of smart gadgets that all talk to each other, right? inkl · Dec 9, 2023
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Leveraging Technology Are you a business owner who’s looking to streamline their company’s operations? inkl · Dec 9, 2023
Top White House cyber aide says recent Iran hack on water system is call to tighten cybersecurity Recent attacks on American water authorities by Iranian-aligned hackers — as well as a separate spate of ransomware attacks hitting the U.S. health care system — are calling federal officials to action The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
FCC Partners with State Attorneys General on Privacy, Data Protection, Cybersecurity The FCC has signed MOUs with four states and are encouraging others to join the enforcement effort TV Tech · Dec 8, 2023
How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period The festive season is a time for joy, family and festive cheer. However, it’s also a prime target for cybercriminals. As online shopping ramps up, so does the risk of falling prey to cyber-attacks. That’s why it’s crucial to be extra vigilant about your cybersecurity during this time. The Conversation · Dec 8, 2023
"Hundreds of consumer and enterprise-grade devices from various vendors, including Intel, Acer, and Lenovo, are potentially vulnerable" Binarly warns about LogoFAIL LogoFAIL impacts potentially millions of endpoints across hundreds of device models by affecting the UEFI reference code. Windows Central · Dec 7, 2023
Microsoft names new CISO as it aims to combat increasing cybersecurity threats Microsoft will soon have a new chief information security officer for the first time in 14 years. Bret Arsenault will leave his current role and become Microsoft Chief Security Advisor. Windows Central · Dec 7, 2023
UK nuclear revelations: how bad could they get and could they affect the US and Europe? Key things to know about hacking, radioactive leaks and toxic workplace culture at Sellafield, Europe’s most hazardous nuclear site The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023
UK minister demands answers for security failings at Sellafield Claire Coutinho says alleged cybersecurity issues at UK’s most hazardous nuclear site must be urgently addressed The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023 Ministers pressed by Labour over cyber-attack at Sellafield by foreign groups Ed Miliband asks for urgent assurances about government and regulators’ actions after vulnerabilities at nuclear site are revealed
Zenger · Dec 4, 2023 Israeli Tech Sector Thrives Amidst Conflict, Attracts Nearly $1 Billion In Investments Start-Up Nation Central report highlights resilience of cybersecurity and health-tech sectors
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023 Sellafield nuclear site hacked by groups linked to Russia and China Exclusive: Malware may still be present and potential effects have been covered up by staff, investigation reveals
TechRadar · Dec 4, 2023 These are the countries most at risk from cyberattacks New report has found the countries most and least at risk to cybercrime, with some interesting additional findings.
The Conversation · Dec 3, 2023 For domestic violence victim-survivors, a data or privacy breach can be extraordinarily dangerous A suite of recent cybersecurity data breaches highlight an urgent need to overhaul how companies and government agencies handle our data. But these incidents pose particular risks to victim-survivors of domestic violence.
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023 Breaches by Iran-affiliated hackers spanned multiple U.S. states, federal agencies say U.S. and Israeli authorities say a small western Pennsylvania water authority was just one of multiple organizations breached by Iran-affiliated hackers who targeted a specific industrial control device because it is Israeli-made
France 24 · Dec 1, 2023 Signal hits back at French government ban on popular messaging apps Meredith Whittaker, president of the Signal Foundation, says a leaked French government memo risked undermining public trust in cybersecurity protocols, after it was revealed that Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne had ordered cabinet members and their staff to delete popular messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp.
TechRadar · Dec 1, 2023 Cybercriminals are exploiting AI tools like ChatGPT to craft more convincing phishing attacks, alarming cybersecurity experts Cybersecurity firm reveals a significant surge in phishing attacks, attributing it to AI tools like ChatGPT. Urgency grows to enhance security defenses.
TechRadar · Dec 1, 2023 New malware attacks have seen a huge rise in recent months BlackBerry security tools highlight new trends in the second quarter of 2023.
TechRadar · Dec 1, 2023 Zyxel says multiple NAS devices suffering from cybersecurity flaws Two Zyxel NAS devices were found to be vulnerable to six flaws, three of which were deemed critical.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023 Congressmen ask DOJ to investigate water utility hack, warning it could happen anywhere Three members of Congress are asking the U.S. Justice Department to investigate how hackers breached a water utility system near Pittsburgh