The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced that the extent of the information exposure resulting from a significant data breach involving PowerSchool remains uncertain as of this week. This breach, which came to light at the end of December…
Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime President Honors Campaign Commitment by Pardon for ‘Dread Pirate Roberts,’ Citing Misconduct by DOJ Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 22, 2025 Ross Ulbricht prior to sentencing in 2015 (Source: Ulbricht family) On the…
In the realm of cybersecurity, the urgency of threat detection has never been greater, given that the average data breach now takes over six months to identify and an additional 77 days to fully contain. This staggering timeline underscores a…
During the Trump administration, considerations for clemency for Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace, were significantly influenced by serious allegations surrounding the case, including claims of murders-for-hire linked to his operations. In 2020, discussions were held…
Healthcare, Industry Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Initiative Targets Improved Cybersecurity for EU Health Sector Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 21, 2025 Image: European Commission The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive “action plan” aimed at reinforcing cybersecurity…
Cybersecurity Breach Impacts Virginia Schools: Expert Insights CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A recent cybersecurity breach has compromised the information of students across multiple school divisions in Virginia, prompting heightened concerns about data security among educators and parents alike. In the wake…
Mitiga Secures $30 Million Series B Funding for Cloud Security Expansion Mitiga, a cybersecurity firm specializing in the detection and remediation of cloud and Software as a Service (SaaS) cyberattacks, has successfully raised $30 million in a Series B funding…
Surge in DDoS Attacks Linked to Variants of Mirai Botnet Recent investigations reveal that distinct offshoots of the notorious Mirai botnet are driving a new wave of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks around the globe. One variant is taking advantage of…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance Trump Commits to AI Development Support but Lacks Detailed Plan Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 21, 2025 President Donald Trump in an undated photograph. (Image: White House) On the inaugural day of his second term, President…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is currently investigating claims of a data breach allegedly perpetrated by the IntelBroker threat group. In a recent posting on a dark web forum, IntelBroker asserted that it had successfully infiltrated HPE’s network, acquiring sensitive information…
