Cybersecurity Breaches in 2024: A Year of Alarming Vulnerabilities and Evolving Threats In 2024, the field of cybersecurity became a focal point as noted cases of unprecedented sophistication and destructive capability emerged, emphasizing the vulnerabilities present in our rapidly digitalizing…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance HHS Proposes New Encryption and Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare Organizations Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 27, 2024 Recent high-profile breaches have targeted sensitive healthcare data. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
In a significant security breach that has raised alarms in the cybersecurity community, a massive data leak involving the Volkswagen Group has come to light. This incident has compromised sensitive information regarding the movements of approximately 800,000 electric vehicle (EV)…
Volkswagen Suffers Major Data Breach Affecting 800,000 EV Owners Volkswagen (VW), the globally recognized automotive manufacturer, has experienced a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 800,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners. This incident, which raises alarms…
Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Unauthenticated Attackers Exploiting Malicious Packets to Crash PAN-OS Software Mathew J. Schwartz ( euroinfosec) • December 27, 2024 Attackers have been crashing Palo Alto Networks firewalls by sending “malicious packets,” the company cautioned.…
The Breach Chronicles of 2024: An Analysis of Unlearned Lessons In 2024, the inadequacies of digital security were laid bare as numerous high-profile breaches unfolded across various sectors. Despite years of experience with cybersecurity incidents and an increased awareness of…
In the near future, your biometric data may replace traditional passports for international travel. Historically, passports have served as essential travel documents for centuries, with their standardized forms emerging prominently after World War I as a mode to bolster security…
Recent weeks have witnessed a notable evolution in the narrative surrounding online espionage, particularly between the United States and China. Historically, Western entities have consistently attributed cyberattacks on vital infrastructure to state-sponsored actors from China, aimed at pilfering trade secrets,…
Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance 2024 Sees Increased Government Mandates on Cybersecurity in Australia Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 26, 2024 Inside Parliament in Canberra, Australia. (Image: Shutterstock) In 2024, Australia implemented a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity…
Hackers have released a second round of data purportedly stolen in the alleged breach of Cisco’s systems, which reportedly occurred in October 2024. The group known as IntelBroker, which has previously claimed responsibility for several high-profile breaches, announced this latest…
