A ransomware attack has significantly disrupted operations at Starbucks, compelling the global coffee retailer to revert to manual methods for employee scheduling and payroll management. This incident is part of a broader wave of cyberattacks affecting companies around the world,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cloud Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Sysdig Appoints New CEO Bill Welch to Strengthen Real-Time Response Capabilities and Expand Partnerships Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • November 26, 2024 Bill Welch, CEO, Sysdig (Image: Sysdig) In…
In a notable enforcement action, New York State has imposed hefty fines on prominent insurance firms Geico and Travelers Indemnity Company, totaling $11.3 million due to significant data breaches linked to cybersecurity lapses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York…
Examination of Autonomous Vehicle Vulnerabilities Amid Safety Concerns Tesla’s disbandment of its public relations department in 2021 has left the company unresponsive to inquiries from WIRED regarding its technology. Recent research has highlighted potential vulnerabilities in the emergency detection capabilities…
A recent ransomware incident has targeted Blue Yonder, a provider of supply chain software, leading to significant disruptions in the IT systems of its client, Starbucks, a leading entity in the food and beverage sector. The breach predominantly compromised employee…
New Legislation Enhances Cybersecurity Reporting and Device Standards in Australia On November 26, 2024, the Australian Parliament passed significant cybersecurity legislation aimed at enhancing the nation’s defenses against cyber threats. The new law, known as the Cyber Security Act, serves…
Healthcare Cybersecurity: Rising Threats and the Summit Pathology Data Breach Healthcare data breaches are increasingly frequent and severe, affecting millions and extending beyond just financial implications. In 2023, over 133 million patient records were either stolen or improperly disclosed, reflecting…
Aqua Nautilus researchers have uncovered a significant Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) campaign attributed to a threat actor known as Matrix, which appears to have Russian affiliations. This investigation highlights the vulnerabilities that are being exploited, the techniques employed, and…
The landscape of cyber threats has evolved dramatically in recent years, with hackers increasingly targeting not just individual entities, but also utilizing interconnected systems to expand their attack surface. This shift is epitomized by the notorious Russian cyber group dubbed…
3rd Party Risk Management, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Blue Yonder Outage Disrupts Operations for Starbucks and Major Grocery Chains Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 26, 2024 Starbucks reports that the outage has compromised its payroll…
