Amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny, Nigeria is facing a significant increase in data privacy violations, raising alarm bells about the security of personal information in the digital age. Recent findings from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have revealed a troubling trend: unauthorized data access, identity theft, and questionable practices involving…
Leonard Wall: A Leader in Cybersecurity and Observability Leonard Wall stands as a prominent figure in the realm of cybersecurity and digital transformation, boasting over two decades of specialized experience in observability, enterprise architecture, and cloud security. Currently serving as an Observability Advisor at Splunk, he plays a pivotal role…
Cybersecurity Newsletter: Key Developments in Data Breaches and Vulnerabilities In a continuous race against cyber threats, the latest cybersecurity newsletter highlights several critical incidents within the sector. This week, organizations must pay attention to a series of high-profile breaches affecting various industries that remind us of the increasing sophistication of…
Emerging Threats in Cybersecurity: The Role of AI-Powered Attacks In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various sectors, but it has also given rise to a new wave of cyber threats. With a staggering 70-90% of cyber incidents involving some form of social engineering, organizations are increasingly vulnerable to…
Title: Major Data Breach Hits Community Health Center, Inc., Affecting Over a Million Patients In a recent cyber incident, Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), a federally qualified health center based in Connecticut, has reported a significant data breach following a sophisticated cyberattack. On January 2, CHC detected unusual activity that…
Roger Grimes: An Influential Voice in Cybersecurity Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, KnowBe4 Roger A. Grimes serves as a Data-Driven Defense Evangelist at KnowBe4, bringing over 35 years of experience in computer security to the forefront of cybersecurity discussions. With a prolific career that includes authoring 14 books and producing more than…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has reported a significant data breach impacting its Office 365 email infrastructure, which has been linked to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Midnight Blizzard, also referred to as Cozy Bear or APT29. This incident, confirmed by HPE in December 2023 but which began in…
Live Webinar: Insights into Ransomware Preparedness In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, the looming threat of ransomware remains a pressing concern for businesses of all sizes. As cybercriminals continue to refine their tactics, understanding the precursors to these attacks becomes crucial for effective defense strategies. A live webinar titled "What…
In 2024, a staggering 689 million records were compromised due to escalating data breach incidents, which soared to a global total of over 5.5 billion breaches—an eightfold increase from the previous year’s figures. This rapid rise highlights a significant risk for individuals and organizations alike, with millions of Americans affected.…
