Ford Motor Company has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of a significant data breach that has reportedly affected around 44,000 of its customers. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding data privacy and cybersecurity within one of America’s largest…
Understanding Stalkerware: A Growing Threat to Mobile Security In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of stalkerware, a form of malicious software that allows unauthorized individuals to secretly monitor and track another person’s…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom UK Minister Pat McFadden’s Statements Prompt Cybersecurity Concerns Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 25, 2024 Pat McFadden, U.K. Minister for Intergovernmental Relations (Image: U.K. Government) Recent comments…
Geico Fined $9.75 Million for Data Breach Affecting 116,000 Drivers The New York Attorney General’s office announced a substantial penalty of $9.75 million against Geico, following serious breaches that compromised the personal information of approximately 116,000 drivers in the state.…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: Asia Group Deploys Upgraded Malware Disguised as Microsoft File on Pilgrimage Goers Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 25, 2024 Pilgrims on the Hajj journey in Mina, Saudi Arabia (Image: Shutterstock)…
In a significant development regarding cybersecurity transparency, LifeLab’s unsuccessful efforts to prevent the release of a forensic report detailing a recent data breach have concluded. The attempt to keep critical findings from the public eye has been officially rejected, marking…
Cybercriminals Target Medical Specialty Practices in Recent Hacks In a concerning trend, cybercriminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities within medical specialty practices in the United States, with two notable instances in recent weeks. An Illinois-based gastroenterology practice and a pulmonary practice…
Srinagar Government Implements Ban on Third-Party Communication Tools for Sensitive Official Documents In a significant move to safeguard sensitive information, the Jammu and Kashmir government has prohibited the use of third-party tools, such as WhatsApp and Gmail, for transmitting official…
A recent analysis by Howden reveals that cyber-attacks have cost UK businesses an astonishing $55 billion (£47 billion) over the last five years. This reality check is underscored by the fact that nearly 55% of companies in the UK have…
The recent uptick in malicious cyber activity has highlighted critical sectors at risk, particularly in the realm of Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare and Nation-State Attacks, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. National Security Officials Share Intelligence on a Cyberespionage Campaign Mathew…
