The recent uptick in malicious cyber activity has highlighted critical sectors at risk, particularly in the realm of Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare and Nation-State Attacks, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. National Security Officials Share Intelligence on a Cyberespionage Campaign Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 25, 2024 Chinese hackers are…
Columbus Data Breach Affects Half a Million; Only 3% Receiving Protection A significant data breach has been reported involving the city of Columbus, potentially impacting up to 500,000 individuals. Despite the scale of the incident, it has come to light that a mere 3% of those affected are currently receiving…
Microsoft has recently sounded the alarm over a notably active cyber-crime syndicate identified as ONNX Marketing Services, which has been implicated in distributing advanced phishing email kits. This sophisticated operation poses a significant risk to Microsoft Customer Accounts, potentially leading to unauthorized access across various online platforms and jeopardizing both…
Professional Certifications & Continuous Training, Training & Security Leadership Cybersecurity Training and Education Must Evolve to Keep Pace With the Profession Brandy Harris • November 20, 2024 Image: Shutterstock As we enter a season of reflection, it is essential to acknowledge the significant strides made in cybersecurity. Over the last…
A recent cybersecurity incident has revealed a significant breach involving a U.S.-based company, allegedly executed by attackers using a tactic known as the “Nearest Neighbor Attack.” This method reportedly allows hackers to exploit vulnerabilities linked to Wi-Fi networks by leveraging their proximity to target systems. The breach has been attributed…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Members of Loosely Organized Group Recently Tied to Partnership With RansomHub Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 21, 2024 There could be other spiders lurking near this web. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent developments revealed that five suspected members of the “Scattered Spider” cybercrime group have…
Comprehensive Data Breach Review Identifies Vulnerable Sectors In a recent analysis, NordPass has collaborated with NordStellar to produce an extensive report on data breaches, examining over 2,000 hacking incidents from September 2022 to September 2024. This report delineates which sectors are the most frequently targeted by cybercriminals and offers strategies…
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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in the United Kingdom has confirmed a significant data breach impacting prisons across England and Wales. Confidential layouts of various prisons have reportedly surfaced on the dark web within the last two weeks, as reported by The Times. These revelations raise grave concerns regarding the…
