Encryption & Key Management, Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific Regulatory Authorities Warn NIST’s 2035 Encryption Deadline May Be Insufficient Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 17, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Australia is proactively advancing a strategic plan aimed at mitigating risks associated with…
Data Breaches Impacting Texas Health Institutions: A Significant Cybersecurity Concern Recent disclosures reveal that two significant cyberattacks have affected major healthcare institutions in Lubbock, Texas, exposing the sensitive data of hundreds of thousands of individuals. The Texas Tech University Health…
Concerns Grow Over Drone Threats as DHS Seeks Expanded Countermeasures Recent revelations from a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo highlight increasing unease regarding the ability to monitor and control drones that may pose risks to public safety. The internal…
The Clop Ransomware group, suspected to have ties to Russian intelligence, has successfully exploited a vulnerability in Cleo File Transfer software, allowing them to bypass the company’s servers during a security update. This incident has raised substantial concerns about the…
On December 16, 2024, a significant data breach involving Cisco was publicly disclosed, with hackers releasing 2.9GB of sensitive data on Breach Forums, a notorious platform for cybercrime. This leak, attributed to a user known as IntelBroker, is part of…
In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure has been observed, particularly focusing on network devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS) systems. This surge reflects a concerning trend where threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to compromise essential services, thus heightening…
Cl0p Ransomware Exploits Vulnerability in Cleo’s File Transfer Software The Cl0p ransomware group has proclaimed the exploitation of a serious vulnerability within Cleo’s managed file transfer (MFT) software, specifically targeting their Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom products. This latest incident…
Governance & Risk Management, Government, Industry Specific Proposed National Response Plan Enhances Inter-Sector Collaboration Strategies Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 16, 2024 The public has until Jan. 15, 2025, to submit feedback on the proposed updates to the National Cyber…
In 2024, the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity faced unprecedented challenges, marked by a surge in cyberattacks that significantly threatened patient safety and data privacy. Heading into 2025, however, there are glimmers of hope, including the implementation of enhanced security controls…
In a recent revelation regarding the vulnerabilities associated with digital license plates, security expert Rodriguez has warned that should the proprietary tool he developed be compromised or sold, individuals could potentially exploit it to jailbreak their own plates. Rodriguez emphasizes…
