In a significant revelation by Eclypsium, researchers have underscored critical vulnerabilities in the Illumina iSeq 100 DNA sequencer, a device widely used in genetic testing laboratories. This vulnerability raises alarming concerns about the potential for malware to compromise not just…
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency based in Canada, is currently probing a significant data breach that has compromised sensitive data associated with its operations. The incident has raised alarms regarding the security of the agency…
Access Management, Governance & Risk Management, Identity & Access Management 1Password Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Trelica Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • January 7, 2025 David Faugno and Jeff Shiner, co-CEOs, 1Password (Images: 1Password) In a strategic move to enhance its…
Securing Your Hotel Stays: The Risks of Sharing Your Aadhaar Card For business professionals frequently traveling to various cities, the hotel check-in process can present significant cybersecurity concerns that may be easily overlooked. Understanding the precautions to take during hotel…
Healthcare Data Breaches: Understanding the Risks and Response Strategies The healthcare sector faces a critical threat from cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of the information it manages. Recently, a significant breach exemplified the vulnerabilities in healthcare databases, exposing personal…
Data Breach Notification from Richmond University Medical Center Highlights Cybersecurity Risks Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), a prominent teaching hospital located on Staten Island, New York, is alerting approximately 674,000 individuals about a significant data breach that originated from a…
Thailand’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is undertaking significant efforts to create a cyber fraud insurance framework in response to increasing cyber risks and data breaches that threaten organizations across the nation. This initiative aims to bolster the management of…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime US Cyber Defense Agency Aids in Investigation of Major Cyber Incident Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 6, 2025 Chinese-linked hackers targeted the Department of Treasury through a third-party contractor, BeyondTrust. (Image: Shutterstock)…
NEWS BRIEF Over the recent weekend, it has been reported that the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has allegedly targeted several telecommunications companies in the United States, including Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream. This comes on…
Ransomware Attack on Fraunhofer Institute: A Rising Threat A significant cybersecurity breach has unfolded at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) in Stuttgart, Germany. Late December 2024, this respected research institution experienced a sophisticated attack, attributed to an obscure…
