Theo Zafirakos: A Leader in Cybersecurity Awareness CISO and Professional Services Lead at Fortra’s Terranova Security Theo Zafirakos serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Professional Services Lead at Fortra’s Terranova Security, where he leverages his extensive experience to advance cybersecurity initiatives. With a established track record as…
A growing concern in the digital landscape, data breaches have become a common threat, impacting organizations and individuals alike. Many have received notifications indicating that their personal information has been compromised, a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities present in our connected systems. Sophisticated cybercriminals are adept at exploiting these vulnerabilities…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Industry Specific In the Spotlight: Anticipating Donald Trump’s Second Term; A Noteworthy Cybersecurity Merger Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • November 15, 2024 Clockwise from top left: Anna Delaney, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, Chris Riotta, and Michael Novinson The latest discussion among the ISMG editorial team has spotlighted…
Recent findings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) indicate that a group of hackers believed to be tied to Chinese intelligence has successfully intercepted surveillance data intended for American law enforcement agencies. This breach is part of a broader pattern…
In a recent heartwarming story from India, three technologists developed a creative solution to bypass Apple’s location restrictions on the AirPods Pro 2. Their goal was to unlock the hearing aid feature for their grandmothers. This endeavor involved constructing a makeshift Faraday cage and utilizing a microwave, showcasing a blend…
Research Uncovers Critical Vulnerabilities in OvrC Platform, Endangering IoT Security In a significant development for the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, researchers have identified numerous exploitable vulnerabilities within OvrC, a cloud platform essential for the remote configuration and monitoring of a wide array of IoT devices. This discovery raises serious…
Data Breach at Germany’s Destatis Linked to Pro-Russian Hackers On November 15, 2024, Germany’s national statistics agency, Destatis, announced it had experienced a suspected data breach following a report linking the agency to an incident attributed to pro-Russian hackers. The agency’s statement indicated that it had received alerts regarding a…
Government, Industry Specific Trump Administration’s Appointments May Challenge Bipartisan Cybersecurity Consensus Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 15, 2024 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is at the center of a contentious debate in Congress. (Image: Shutterstock) The incoming administration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is poised to implement significant changes…
A hacker linked to 19 network breaches across the United States, including a notable incident involving a medical facility, has received a prison sentence of 10 years, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday. Robert Purbeck, 45, originally from Idaho but residing in Georgia, was found…
