Recent years have witnessed a surge in coverage regarding victims of ransomware attacks, especially those forced to make payments for decryption keys. However, there is a notable development: in 2024, ransomware payments saw a significant decline of 35%, as more victims opted against paying to recover access to their encrypted…
AI Adoption in Cybersecurity: Navigating Risks with Open-Source Solutions In a rapidly evolving landscape, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum within security operations. However, as highlighted by Forrester’s principal analyst, Allie Mellen, organizations must remain vigilant about the security, privacy, and geopolitical risks associated with new AI…
The Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) has recently fallen victim to a significant cyberattack, resulting in the breach of its systems and the extraction of sensitive data. Cybersecurity firm Resecurity reported the incident, indicating that the attackers exploited a vulnerability in a web application via SQL injection techniques. The compromised…
In recent developments surrounding ransomware operations, evidence suggests that two prominent groups, AlphV and Lockbit, experienced significant setbacks amid heightened law enforcement scrutiny. AlphV, which reportedly extracted a staggering $22 million ransom from Change Healthcare, executed an “exit scam” shortly thereafter, pocketing the funds and vanishing without compensating the hackers…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development ‘Frontier AI Framework’ Outlines Risk Categories and Response Strategy Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Meta has announced new restrictions on the release of its advanced artificial intelligence models, implementing criteria for categorizing and mitigating the risks…
ICAO and ACAO Compromised: Cyberespionage Threats Target Aviation Safety Experts Pierluigi Paganini February 05, 2025 The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a key UN agency, is currently assessing a major security breach that raises alarms about the integrity of its systems and the confidentiality of its personnel’s data. In a…
Smartwatches have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, health-monitoring features, and seamless synchronization with smartphones and other devices. However, as these wearable technologies evolve, they unfortunately also become prime targets for cybercriminals. A critical issue now arises: can smartwatches be subjected to cyber attacks? The answer is a resounding…
Cyber Attacks Strike Healthcare Sector in Multiple States Recent cyber incidents have targeted healthcare organizations across the United States, compromising sensitive data for over 1.2 million patients. Notable victims include a California hospital system, an Alabama cardiology practice, and a community health network in Colorado. These breaches highlight the escalating…
Financial Institutions Transitioning to Continuous Know Your Customer Practices In a landscape marked by increasingly stringent regulations, financial institutions (FIs) are under mounting pressure to evolve their Know Your Customer (KYC) practices. With regulatory bodies demanding more robust compliance frameworks, the shift from traditional periodic assessments to a more dynamic…
