In a recent statement, authorities emphasized the need for transparency surrounding cybersecurity incidents, declaring, “I expect to know … we have an obligation to the victims.” This sentiment underscores the growing urgency for organizations to fortify their defenses against cyber threats. The article, published by the Courier Mail, reflects a…
Surge in Botnet Activity Targets D-Link Vulnerabilities A significant increase in botnet activity has been reported in recent months, primarily linked to two emerging threats known as "FICORA" and "CAPSAICIN." Both of these botnets are variants of the established Mirai and Kaiten botnets and demonstrate sophisticated capabilities to execute malicious…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Healthcare , Industry Specific Data Breach at American Addiction Centers Compromises Over 422,000 Patients’ Information Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 27, 2024 Attackers targeted a rehab center, causing further distress to individuals in recovery. (Image: Shutterstock) The recent cyberattack on American Addiction Centers (AAC),…
Significant Cybersecurity Breaches of 2024: An Analysis As we approach the end of 2024, it is essential for businesses to remain vigilant about cybersecurity, especially given the alarming rise in data breaches and cyberattacks this year. While utilizing a robust Virtual Private Network (VPN) and maintaining unique passwords for each…
Cybersecurity Report: Rise in Cyber Attacks Prompt Urgent Need for Enhanced Threat Intelligence and Surface Management Recent findings reveal that cyber breaches are increasingly being orchestrated by external actors employing sophisticated tactics such as phishing, ransomware, session hijacking, and account takeover. Data indicates that more than 80% of these breaches…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Maintain Extensive Access to U.S. Telecommunications Systems Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 27, 2024 Negligent cybersecurity practices provided entry points for Salt Typhoon hackers targeting U.S. telecom networks. (Image: Shutterstock) U.S. officials have confirmed that a ninth…
Cyberhaven Data Breach Exposes User Information Due to Compromised Chrome Extension In a recent cybersecurity incident, hackers compromised an employee of Cyberhaven, a data protection firm, leveraging their access to potentially siphon off sensitive user information. The breach was confirmed by the company in a statement circulated to its affected…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Regulations Aim to Protect Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries David Perera (@daveperera) • December 27, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. federal government has finalized a set of regulations that will restrict the bulk transfer of sensitive data regarding Americans to foreign nations, particularly China and…
Cybersecurity Breaches in 2024: A Year of Alarming Vulnerabilities and Evolving Threats In 2024, the field of cybersecurity became a focal point as noted cases of unprecedented sophistication and destructive capability emerged, emphasizing the vulnerabilities present in our rapidly digitalizing world. High-profile incidents, ranging from ransomware assaults that incapacitated essential…
