Verizon and AT&T have jointly announced their success in addressing the Salt Typhoon breach, a significant cybersecurity incident that has come under scrutiny in recent weeks. This breach, which involved unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, has raised alarms among…
Data Protection and Cybersecurity Stocks Diverge in 2024: Analysis and Implications In 2024, cyber security stocks exhibited polarized performance, with companies focused on data protection experiencing significant gains largely driven by rising investments in artificial intelligence. In contrast, established firms…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has recently unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing compliance and enforcement of the 2023 Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). The Commission is poised to impose significant fines on data controllers and processors who…
Title: Insights from Industry Leader: Filip Verloy on Data Security Trends and Challenges Subtitle: A Look into the Expertise of Rubrik X’s Field CTO EMEA & APJ In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the insights of seasoned professionals like Filip…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled plans to enhance compliance enforcement rigorously and impose significant fines on data controllers and processors violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). This announcement was made by Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National…
Title: Confronting Cyber Threats: Insights from the Recent Under Attack Webinar on Phishing and Ransomware Risks In a recent live webinar titled "Under Attack: Preventing Phishing and Ransomware Disasters," industry leaders gathered to discuss the escalating threats posed by phishing…
Chinese government hackers have reportedly infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department office responsible for administering economic sanctions, according to a report by the Washington Post. This breach, characterized as a significant cyberattack, resulted in the theft of unclassified documents, as disclosed…
Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VA/PT) Amit Yoran Passes Away After Brief Battle with Cancer Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • January 4, 2025 On January 4, 2025, Amit Yoran, a prominent figure in…
Rutherford County Schools Data Breach: An Examination of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities In mid-December, the hacker group known as "Rhysida" surfaced on the dark web, advertising an auction that offered sensitive data stolen from Rutherford County Schools. The group initially sought a…
Governance & Risk Management, Privacy Plaintiffs Sue Apple, Alleging Eavesdropping via Siri Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Apple Inc. has agreed to a $95 million settlement in response to a lawsuit alleging that the technology giant…
