Finance & Banking, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Disruption at British Museum Exposes Weaknesses in Identity and Access Management Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • January 28, 2025 Image: Shutterstock This week, the British Museum in London encountered significant disruption caused by a former contractor who disabled its IT systems,…
Kenya’s Business Registration Service (BRS) has recently confirmed a major data breach that has compromised sensitive information belonging to numerous private companies. Among those affected are firms linked to prominent figures, including President William Ruto and the Kenyatta family. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding data security and privacy…
DeepSeek-R1 Model Emerges as a Cost-Effective Contender in AI, Disrupting the Status Quo In a notable development within the artificial intelligence sector, China’s DeepSeek has unveiled its R1 model, presenting a formidable challenge to established AI giants such as OpenAI. This innovative model has been touted for its exceptional performance…
As cyber threats intensify, a recent survey indicates that a significant 64% of consumers express concern over data breaches, underscoring the pressing need for businesses to bolster their cybersecurity defenses. This growing apprehension reflects a broader sentiment as data breaches continue to pose a substantial risk not only to individuals…
Title: Navigating the Challenges of Emotional Intelligence in Cybersecurity Leadership In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, where high-stakes decisions must be made rapidly, the role of a leader has never been more critical. Recent discussions have highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) as a vital skill for leaders, particularly…
Security Breach Exposes Sensitive Data at UnitedHealth Group and Highlights AI Vulnerabilities In what is now considered the largest medical data breach in U.S. history, UnitedHealth Group disclosed a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The incident, which occurred in February 2024, compromised the personal and health information of…
Finance & Banking, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Banks Shift Responsibility to Social Media and Telecom Companies as Scam Victims Suffer Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • January 30, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The likelihood of scam victims in Australia recovering their lost funds remains exceedingly low. The Australian Financial Complaints…
Major Security Breach at DeepSeek Exposes Sensitive Data In a significant cybersecurity incident, Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek experienced a major data breach that led to the exposure of over a million sensitive records. This included chat logs, API keys, and internal operational information. The breach, uncovered by cybersecurity researchers…
Cybersecurity Brief: Black Hat Europe Conference Insights and the Evolving Threat Landscape At the recent Black Hat Europe conference held in London, which marks its 24th annual iteration, discussions centered around the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity and the diverse areas now under threat. Mathew Schwartz, the executive editor of…
