Researchers have unveiled a serious vulnerability targeting AMD’s Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology, which is extensively utilized by top cloud service providers like Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. This vulnerability, termed BadRAM, exploits a weakness that allows attackers…
Major Data Breach: Cipla Pharma Compromised by Akira Ransomware Attack Cipla, a leading pharmaceutical firm based in India, has suffered a severe ransomware breach orchestrated by the cybercriminal group known as Akira. This breach has resulted in the theft of…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Key Announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2024: Advancements in AI and Copilot Technology Yamini Kalra • December 10, 2024 Source: Microsoft During the recent Microsoft Ignite 2024 event in Chicago, advanced artificial intelligence took the forefront,…
Cybersecurity Landscape of 2024: A Year of Significant Breaches and Evolving Threats The cybersecurity domain has faced unprecedented challenges in 2024, marked by an array of significant data breaches and attacks that have reshaped the threat landscape. From record-breaking ransomware…
In recent developments within the casino landscape, multiple Las Vegas establishments have started to enforce stricter policies regarding mobile phone usage at gaming tables. Although many casinos have historically restricted phone use during active hands, or have outright banned phones…
Whaling phishing attacks are increasingly targeting C-suite executives and senior leaders with sophisticated strategies. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, a staggering 69% of breaches feature a human element, underscoring phishing as a persistent and dangerous attack…
3rd Party Risk Management, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management FDA Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Bulletin Amid Recent Attacks Disrupting Blood Supply Chains Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 9, 2024 The FDA calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures for…
Artivion Reveals Ransomware Attack Disrupting Operations in Heart Surgery Product Manufacturing Artivion, a prominent manufacturer of heart surgery devices, has disclosed a ransomware attack in a recent 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The cyber incident,…
The realm of cybersecurity faces a persistent challenge: the exploitation of email attachments, particularly those connected to Microsoft Office documents. Cybercriminals have strategically utilized social engineering tactics to deliver harmful payloads through email, capitalizing on the extensive use of MS…
Governance & Risk Management, Security Operations Rhode Island Initiates Statewide Cybersecurity Measures to Protect Students Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 9, 2024 The Frank E. Thompson Middle School in Newport, Rhode Island. (Image: Shutterstock) In a pioneering move, Rhode Island…
