Smith Engineering Group Targeted by Ransomware Attack Smith Group Plc, a prominent British engineering firm, has confirmed that it recently faced a ransomware attack. The incident was detected promptly by the company’s IT department, successfully containing the breach to avert…
This week, ISMG has compiled various significant cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. Notable events include the exposure of sensitive data by Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities in Zyxel devices by hackers, intrusions involving infostealer…
The 2024 Healthcare Data Breach Report has surfaced, highlighting significant vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector. The report, published by HIPAA Journal, sheds light on a series of cybersecurity incidents that have compromised sensitive health information, raising alarms about the potential…
Governance & Risk Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VA/PT) Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber: Enhancing Risk Management and Automation in Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 29, 2025 Mark Thurmond, co-CEO and COO, Tenable (Image:…
Cybersecurity Breach at ENGlobal Corporation Exposes Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ENGlobal Corporation, a federal energy contractor, provided further details regarding a significant cybersecurity breach that occurred last year. The…
A recent security oversight in the rapidly evolving AI landscape has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts. Independent researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who focuses on identifying exposed databases, commented on the alarming ease with which sensitive operational data was accessible through insufficient…
DeepSeek AI, a chatbot service from China that has recently gained popularity on the Apple App Store, is under investigation following allegations of unauthorized data access linked to Microsoft-backed OpenAI. Sources indicate that Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek AI,…
Satya Nadella Highlights DeepSeek-R1 Model: Transforming AI Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has underscored the transformative potential of AI, particularly through innovations like the DeepSeek-R1 model, which he asserts will significantly enhance efficiency, lower inference costs, and promote…
By Jeff Montgomery (January 29, 2025, 8:46 PM EST) – In a recent court proceeding, Delaware’s chief justice questioned an attorney representing T-Mobile Corp. stockholders regarding a complex derivative claim. The attorney argued that the T-Mobile board of directors failed…
Bitdefender’s latest research highlights an active cyberespionage campaign attributed to the Russian-linked group UAC-0063, which has been operating since at least 2021. This threat actor is specifically targeting high-value entities in Central Asia and several European countries, including Germany, the…
