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…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Malware Exploits Cybercrime Ecosystem for Profit Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • December 16, 2024 “Glutton” malware is stealing from cybercriminals. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent revelations highlight how hackers are employing a variant of a backdoor traditionally associated…
Data Breaches Reach Alarming Highs in 2024: Key Insights for Business Owners Recent reports indicate a significant escalation in data breaches, with over 100 million accounts in North America alone compromised during the third quarter of 2024. This staggering figure…
Summary of Recent Ransomware Incident Involving Cicada3301 The ransomware group known as Cicada3301 has claimed responsibility for a significant data breach impacting Concession Peugeot, a well-known French automotive dealership associated with the Peugeot brand. According to the group, approximately 35GB…
Arctic Wolf to Acquire Cylance for $160 Million, Enhancing Cybersecurity Offerings with EDR/XDR Integration Arctic Wolf, a prominent figure in security operations, has announced plans to acquire the struggling Cylance endpoint security business for $160 million. This acquisition marks a…
The volume of data compromised in breaches throughout this year has surpassed the population of the United States, highlighting the alarming scale of identity data vulnerabilities. One of the significant incidents involved National Public Data, a data broker, which accounted…
Rhode Island Government Targeted in Cyber Extortion Attempt, Public Benefits System Shut Down In a significant security breach, hackers allegedly infiltrated Rhode Island’s public benefits system with the intention of extorting the state government. This cyberattack prompted state officials to…
Understanding the AI Readiness Gap: Insights from Unisys’ Brett Barton As businesses increasingly recognize the necessity of artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of future strategies, a recent conversation with Brett Barton, vice president and global AI practice leader at…
Vercara’s 2024 Consumer Trust & Risk Report Highlights Cybersecurity Perspectives Among U.S. Consumers HERNDON, Va., December 16, 2024—Vercara, a prominent provider of cloud-based security services, has released the second edition of its Consumer Trust & Risk Report, shedding light on…
