Cisco Addresses Critical Vulnerabilities in Identity Services Engine Cisco has announced crucial updates to its Identity Services Engine (ISE) software to remedy two significant security vulnerabilities that could empower remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and gain elevated privileges on targeted devices. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, pose substantial risks to…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a proposed civil penalty nearing $1 million against Colonial Pipeline due to violations of federal safety regulations. This action follows the extensive repercussions of a ransomware attack featured last year that severely disrupted the company’s operations.…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Carmaker Anticipates Phased Restart of Production Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • September 29, 2025 A Jaguar Land Rover signage board outside of the manufacturer’s engine factory in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Image: Richard OD/Shutterstock) The British government is set to guarantee…
Luxury department store Harrods has confirmed a significant data breach, revealing that cybercriminals may have compromised up to 430,000 customer records following an incident involving a third-party IT provider. The retailer has received communications from the “threat actor” but has chosen not to engage, implying a possible ransom demand. This…
Canadian law enforcement has apprehended Alexander “Connor” Moucka, a suspect in a series of high-profile cyberattacks linked to the breach of the cloud data warehousing platform Snowflake. The arrest, executed on October 30, 2024, was made under a provisional warrant following a request from U.S. authorities. This incident was initially…
NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A recent comprehensive study from The Insight Partners examines the burgeoning crypto phone market, highlighting significant growth attributed to escalating cybersecurity threats and an increase in data breaches. The report details market size, emerging trends, and influential industry players, while also revealing strategic…
Recent reports from cybersecurity firm Field Effect have revealed that malicious actors are actively exploiting newly discovered vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp’s Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software, likely to pave the way for ransomware attacks. The vulnerabilities in question—CVE-2024-57726, CVE-2024-57727, and CVE-2024-57728—were uncovered by Horizon3.ai last month and patched in versions…
Microsoft recently announced that it has taken action to mitigate harmful activities linked to a previously unidentified hacker group known as Polonium. This group has been exploiting OneDrive for malicious purposes, prompting Microsoft to intervene. In addition to terminating the accounts connected to this Lebanon-based group, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence…
Strengthening Operational Technology Security with AI and Machine Learning As cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) continue to escalate, organizations are grappling with the imperative of bolstering their cybersecurity measures. A recent article highlights that enhancing protection requires not only smarter threat intelligence but also accelerated capabilities for detection and…
