Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management, Open XDR Vishal Rao Appointed CEO of Trellix, Succeeding Bryan Palma Michael Novinson • January 22, 2025 Vishal Rao, CEO of Trellix and Skyhigh Security (Image: Skyhigh Security) Symphony Technology Group has appointed Vishal Rao as the new CEO of Trellix, a role he…
In recent weeks, school boards across Canada, including some of the nation’s largest, have reported a significant data breach involving PowerSchool, a third-party service used by K-12 institutions to manage student data. Investigations into this cyber incident are ongoing, revealing that student information dating back several decades may have been…
In early January 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is already experiencing significant disruptions, particularly driven by the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Researchers report an uptick in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks that target various IoT-connected devices, including home routers and surveillance cameras. As these devices become increasingly…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Consortium Formed by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle Rashmi Ramesh ( rashmiramesh_) • January 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Technology leaders OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have announced the formation of a new consortium aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence infrastructure across the…
The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced that the extent of the information exposure resulting from a significant data breach involving PowerSchool remains uncertain as of this week. This breach, which came to light at the end of December and was widely reported earlier this month, involved unauthorized access…
Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime President Honors Campaign Commitment by Pardon for ‘Dread Pirate Roberts,’ Citing Misconduct by DOJ Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 22, 2025 Ross Ulbricht prior to sentencing in 2015 (Source: Ulbricht family) On the second day of his administration, President Donald Trump granted clemency…
In the realm of cybersecurity, the urgency of threat detection has never been greater, given that the average data breach now takes over six months to identify and an additional 77 days to fully contain. This staggering timeline underscores a critical concern for businesses in an increasingly digital landscape. However,…
During the Trump administration, considerations for clemency for Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace, were significantly influenced by serious allegations surrounding the case, including claims of murders-for-hire linked to his operations. In 2020, discussions were held within the White House regarding his potential release, but the…
Healthcare, Industry Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Initiative Targets Improved Cybersecurity for EU Health Sector Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 21, 2025 Image: European Commission The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive “action plan” aimed at reinforcing cybersecurity across healthcare institutions throughout the European Union. This initiative arrives…
