Bolster Appoints Rod Schultz as CEO to Address Internal Data Security and AI-Driven Threats Rod Schultz has been appointed as the new CEO of Bolster, a Silicon Valley-based brand security startup, with a mandate to expand the company’s focus from…
Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) French Ministry Confirms Ongoing Negotiations for Cybersecurity Unit Acquisition Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 5, 2024 Image: Shutterstock French IT consultancy Atos has announced the divestiture of its power grid consulting…
The cyber threat actor known as Muddled Libra has been identified as actively targeting software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and cloud service providers (CSPs) with the intent to exfiltrate confidential information. This malicious activity underscores an increasing trend where organizations store diverse…
Iranian Threat Actor APT34 Launches Phishing Campaign Featuring SideTwist Backdoor Recent cybersecurity reports indicate that the Iranian threat group known as APT34 has initiated a new phishing campaign directed at various sectors, leading to the deployment of a backdoor variant…
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches its conclusion, notable concerns have emerged regarding the intensified disinformation campaigns orchestrated by Russian actors. With Donald Trump once again on the ballot, U.S. officials are raising alarms about the Kremlin’s ongoing efforts…
Healthcare Sector Faces New Cybersecurity Expectations Amid Medicare 2025 Rule Proposal In a significant development for the healthcare industry, federal regulators are hinting at the introduction of enhanced cybersecurity requirements tied to Medicare participation. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
Cerebral Fined Over Major Privacy Violations in Telehealth Services The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against Cerebral, a mental telehealth company, prohibiting it from utilizing or sharing personal medical data for advertising purposes. The company has…
A hacker believed to be behind a significant series of breaches involving Snowflake accounts has been apprehended in Canada, following a request from U.S. law enforcement. The Canadian Justice Department confirmed the detention of Alexander Moucka, also known as Connor,…
Enhancing Cyber Resilience with CVSS: Understanding the Latest Developments in Vulnerability Scoring In late 2023, the unveiling of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) version 4.0 marked a significant advancement in vulnerability assessment methodologies. This updated framework, replacing its predecessor…
A new malware loader known as HijackLoader is increasingly being adopted by cybercriminals to deploy various payloads, including information-stealing software such as DanaBot, SystemBC, and RedLine Stealer. First identified in July 2023, HijackLoader distinguishes itself with a modular architecture that…
