Kroll’s Cyber Risk team has unveiled its 2025 Data Breach Outlook, indicating a dramatic shift in the landscape of cybersecurity threats. The healthcare sector emerged as the most targeted industry in 2024, accounting for a concerning 23% of all reported…
Upcoming Layoffs at NIST Raise Concerns Among Staff and Stakeholders In a significant development for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a series of layoffs may soon be enacted, potentially impacting hundreds of employees. NIST, a non-regulatory agency…
As cyber fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, businesses face heightened risks, particularly in financial processes involving Accounts Payable (AP). Employees in these positions are prime targets due to their access to sensitive funds and the authority to approve or alter payments.…
A clinical research firm based in Dallas, Texas, has suffered a significant data breach, exposing sensitive personal health records of more than 1.6 million individuals, all due to a lack of security authentication. Recent investigations revealed that a poorly configured…
Patching Neglected: A Silent Threat to Cybersecurity Resilience In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the neglect of patch management stands out as a critical risk factor capable of undermining organizational defenses. As mentioned in a recent article from VentureBeat, the…
A collaborative advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) highlights the persistent threat posed by Ghost ransomware, also referred to as Cring.…
The Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Threats: A Call for Action in Cybersecurity As the cyber landscape evolves, organizations find themselves confronting an accelerating wave of artificial intelligence-driven threats that reshape the rules of engagement. With AI technologies advancing rapidly, malicious…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development EIT Oxford’s Dr. Laura Gilbert Discusses AI Accountability and Responsible Adoption Rahul Neel Mani (@rneelmani) • February 20, 2025 Dr. Laura Gilbert, head of AI for Government, Ellison Institute of…
Title: Data Breach at IVF Provider Genea Raises Concerns Over Patient Security In a troubling cybersecurity incident, Genea, a leading in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinic in Australia, has confirmed unauthorized access to its data, raising alarm among its patients. The…
In a significant development, 19-year-old Edward Coristine, an engineer previously associated with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has joined the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This appointment has been confirmed by WIRED, and it appears Coristine is…
