Standards, Regulations & Compliance EU Takes Action Against Russian Intelligence Officers Linked to Estonia Cyberattacks Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 28, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The European Union has imposed sanctions against three officers from a Russian military intelligence unit in response to their involvement in cyberattacks aimed at Estonian government…
MGM Resorts has received preliminary approval from a federal court for a $45 million settlement concerning a series of significant data breaches that affected the personal information of millions of guests. This ruling follows an extensive legal battle over the security incident that came to light in 2020, when the…
DeepSeek, an emerging AI startup based in China, has announced a temporary halt on user registrations due to a significant cyber attack that recently targeted its servers. Initial assessments indicate that the incident involved a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. This type of attack generates large volumes of false…
Vendor Risk Management Eclypsium Secures $45 Million in Series C Funding, Tackles Supply Chain Risks in AI and Infrastructure Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 28, 2025 Yuriy Bulygin, Co-Founder and CEO of Eclypsium (Image: Eclypsium) Portland, Oregon-based cybersecurity firm Eclypsium has secured $45 million in Series C funding aimed…
New Report Reveals Critical Gaps in Consumer Cybersecurity Practices Ahead of Data Privacy Day On January 28, 2025, Acronis, a leading global entity in cybersecurity and data protection, published significant findings from its inaugural report, “Data Privacy in 2025: A Survey to Explore Consumer Views on Cyber Protection.” The report…
Cybercriminals are currently executing a sophisticated SMS phishing scam, commonly referred to as “smishing,” that impersonates the Royal Mail to extract sensitive personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. The scam has been identified by cybersecurity researchers from Hackread.com and exploits fake delivery notifications to instill a sense of urgency…
Understanding the Limitations of Ransomware Insurance Ransomware insurance is often perceived as a protective measure against cyberattacks and potential data losses, yet recent insights reveal significant shortcomings in this coverage. Many businesses may be unaware that their policies might not fully safeguard them against the financial repercussions of ransomware incidents.…
Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Critical Preauthentication Deserialization Vulnerability in SonicWall Devices May Lead to Remote Code Execution Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 27, 2025 SonicWall’s Secure Mobile Access 1000 Series devices. (Image: SonicWall) A serious vulnerability has been identified in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access appliances, prompting software…
Legal Ramifications of Data Breaches: Exploring the Star Health Insurance Incident This article delves into the legal consequences of personal data breaches under Indian law, particularly focusing on the responsibilities of the data-holding company, the breach perpetrators, and the impacted individuals. By examining the recent data breach involving Star Health…
