Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, CrowdStrike Outage Updates Reflecting on Ransomware Trends, Resilience Insights, and Technological Developments By Anna Delaney (@annamadeline) • December 20, 2024 Featured panelists: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Michael Novinson, and Marianne Kolbasuk McGee. In a recent weekly update, the ISMG…
Data Breach Raises Alarms Over Sensitive Land Records in Telangana In a significant cybersecurity incident, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has raised serious concerns regarding a breach of sensitive land records accessed through the Dharani portal—an online platform launched by the previous administration. This breach allegedly exposed critical information related…
In recent discussions about the use of proxy networks, a notable perspective has emerged regarding their applications. According to cybersecurity expert Hinderer, proxy networks are employed by companies for various activities, including gathering pricing information from competitor websites. Other applications involve ad verification and the highly competitive practice of sneaker…
In a troubling escalation of conflict, Russia has ramped up its military and cyber operations against Ukraine. The ongoing military campaign features targeted ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and adjacent areas, resulting in extensive destruction. The conflict has also taken a significant turn in the cyberspace domain. A hacktivist group…
Unsecured Database Exposes Millions of Records at Builder.ai In a serious cybersecurity incident, Builder.ai, a London-based AI development platform, has faced significant scrutiny after a massive database was discovered publicly accessible without password protection or encryption. This database contained approximately 3 million records, amounting to an alarming 1.29 terabytes of…
Week in Review: Data Breach Study and Nebraska’s Legal Action Against Change Healthcare In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, a comprehensive study on data breaches has been released, shedding light on the frequency and severity of such incidents in the business realm. Simultaneously, the state of Nebraska has initiated…
YouTube has evolved into a prominent platform for content creation, particularly among users aged 14 to 33. Daily, countless aspiring creators contribute an array of videos—from cooking demonstrations to tech reviews—in hopes of amassing views, subscribers, and acknowledgment in the form of YouTube’s prestigious play buttons. While these milestones serve…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Additionally, CoinLurker Malware Harvests Data via Deceptive Updates Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • December 19, 2024 Image: Shutterstock This past week, Information Security Media Group reported several notable cybersecurity incidents within the digital asset space. These include a breach of LastPass leading…
In 2024, the financial sector has emerged as a primary target for cybercriminals, with a significant uptick in data breaches putting institutions at risk as they look toward 2025. According to a report by SailPoint, approximately 65% of financial organizations worldwide reported experiencing a ransomware attack within the year, marking…
