Japan Airlines Mitigates Cyberattack Disruptions, Ensures Customer Data Safety Japan Airlines (JAL) has successfully addressed a significant system failure triggered by a large-scale cyberattack while assuring its customers that there has been no compromise of data or virus infiltration. The airline has resumed ticket sales for same-day flights, although specific…
In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape has been marred by a series of high-profile breaches that illustrate the relentless tactics employed by cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors. A noticeable trend this year has been the exploitation of specific vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to rampage through numerous organizations with alarming efficiency. While these breaches…
Gartner has introduced the Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) framework, a strategic tool designed to guide organizations of varying sizes and maturity levels in tackling contemporary cybersecurity challenges. This framework emphasizes the ongoing assessment of the accessibility, exposure, and exploitability of an organization’s assets. Gartner forecasts that companies that adopt…
Strengthening Cyber Resilience: Insights from InfoSec Officer Shervin Evans In an era where cyber threats continually evolve, organizations face mounting pressure to enhance their cyber resilience standards. Shervin Evans, an enterprise architect and information security officer at Deltec Bank and Trust, emphasizes that while traditional cybersecurity efforts focus on preventing…
3rd Party Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Health Sector Faces Cybersecurity Challenges: Insights for 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 25, 2024 Image: Getty Images The healthcare sector experienced unprecedented cybersecurity challenges in 2024, highlighted by a staggering number of data breaches that impacted millions.…
In the past year, approximately 75% of healthcare organizations that experienced ransomware attacks were targeted during weekends or holidays. This trend emphasizes the critical importance for these entities to enhance their staffing strategies during periods when they are particularly vulnerable, according to Jeff Wichman, the director of incident response at…
Massive Data Breach Hits Indonesian Government Financial System Recent reports indicate that hackers have successfully breached the Indonesian government’s Regional Financial Management Information System, known as SIPKD, extracting an extensive 82 GB of sensitive data. This system is managed by the Badan Pendapatan, Pengelolaan Keuangan, dan Aset Daerah (BPPKAD), which…
In December 2024, Iran executed a highly orchestrated cyber assault against ReutOne, an Israeli software firm specializing in customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. This offensive resulted in significant disruption, characterized by the obliteration of data, the crippling of IT infrastructure, and visible alterations to the company’s official website. The incident…
As states increase their efforts to establish stronger data privacy laws, Washington and Nevada have taken significant steps in 2024 with new legislation aimed at protecting consumer health data. This trend is anticipated to persist into 2025, largely driven by reactions to the previous administration’s commitment to trimming federal regulations,…
