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Canada Urges Cyber Defenders to Strengthen Edge Device Security

Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo Focus: Canada, Geo-Specific Canadian Cyber Agency Raises Alarm Over Increasing Chinese Cyber Threats Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity has issued a critical advisory for cyberdefenders to enhance their security measures in light of escalating Chinese cyberattacks, particularly…

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Insider Threats May Rise in Turbulent Cybersecurity Landscape – Insights from Intelligent CISO

Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in U.S. Federal Agencies Heightened Amid Restructuring Maurice Uenuma, Vice President and General Manager for the Americas at Blancco, has articulated concerns regarding the potential for elevated data breaches and security vulnerabilities amid the ongoing restructuring within various U.S. federal agencies. This transformation within government operations presents a…

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Gamaredon: The Turncoat Spies Persistently Targeting Ukraine with Cyber Attacks

Russian state-sponsored cyber activities have come under renewed scrutiny, particularly the actions of the Gamaredon hacking group, a lesser-known entity compared to some of its more flamboyant counterparts like Sandworm or Turla. Operatives linked to the FSB—Russia’s federal security service—are believed to be behind Gamaredon, which has established itself as…

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Breaking the Cycle: Focusing on Recovery Instead of Ransom Payments

In 2024, organizations globally incurred a staggering $813 million in payments to cybercriminals due to ransomware incidents. This substantial figure underscores the heavy financial toll that cybercrime exacts on businesses. A notable example includes the December 2024 cyberattack on Rhode Island, where state officials succumbed to a $5 million ransom…

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Guam Hospital Settles HIPAA Investigation with Federal Government for $25,000

Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Case Resolves HHS OCR Scrutiny of Two Security Incidents Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 17, 2025 Image: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority has consented to a $25,000 payment to federal regulators while agreeing to implement a corrective…

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This ‘College Protester’ Is a Fiction: It’s an AI-Driven Undercover Bot for Law Enforcement

On June 5, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors convened to deliberate on a proposed $500,000 contract with the software firm Massive Blue, aimed at acquiring a license for Overwatch—a software tool intended for law enforcement investigations. The discussion turned critical as Board Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh voiced concerns about the…

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The Evolving Landscape of Ransomware: From Extortion Tactics to Data Poisoning Attacks

Ransomware attacks have evolved into a major threat within the cybercrime landscape, predominantly characterized by hackers encrypting essential databases and demanding payment for access to decryption keys. This method of cyber extortion has already inflicted considerable disruption across various industries. However, cybercriminals continue to innovate and refine their tactics, becoming…

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Infosys Acquires The Missing Link in $63 Million Cyber Services Transaction

Cloud Security, Governance & Risk Management, Security Operations Infosys Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio with Acquisition of Australian Firm Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • April 17, 2025 Indian multinational Infosys has announced the acquisition of The Missing Link, an Australian cybersecurity firm, for $63 million. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Infosys’…

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