Government, Industry Specific Concerns Rise Over Cybersecurity Amid Mass Layoffs of Federal Employees Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • March 6, 2025 Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity coordinator for the National Security Council, raised ‘grave concerns’ over recent mass terminations of probationary government employees. In a stark warning to lawmakers, a former cybersecurity…
Healthcare organizations are custodians of vast amounts of personal and financial data, rendering them attractive targets for cybercriminals. As the frequency of cyberattacks on this sector continues to rise, a notable shift is underway, as evidenced by a recent survey conducted by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).…
A newly identified botnet, known as Eleven11bot, has reportedly amassed approximately 30,000 compromised webcams and video recorders, primarily concentrated in the United States. This network is believed to be responsible for one of the largest denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in recorded history, as indicated by a security researcher from Nokia. Eleven11bot…
Provisional Settlement Reached Following Ransomware Attack Impacting 2.2 Million Rite Aid Customers In a significant development in cybersecurity, Rite Aid, the U.S. pharmacy chain, has recently agreed to a $6.8 million settlement in connection with a class-action lawsuit stemming from a ransomware attack that compromised the data of approximately 2.2…
NSW DCS: Securing Infrastructure After a Significant Cyber Attack A significant cyber attack has prompted the New South Wales Department of Customer Service (DCS) to reevaluate and transform its security measures. This recent breach serves as a stark reminder of the perils faced by governmental organizations, particularly as they increasingly…
Broadcom Issues Urgent Reminder to VMware Users Regarding Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Broadcom, an influential player in the semiconductor sector and the current owner of VMware, has raised alarms among users of its virtualization software. The advisory emphasizes the necessity for immediate action in response to critical zero-day vulnerabilities found in VMware’s…
Endpoint Security CFO Manish Narula Ascends to CEO Amid Uncertainty Surrounding Trustwave Merger Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 5, 2025 A significant internal conflict within a cybersecurity firm has culminated in the departure of its chief executive officer. This incident marks one of the most chaotic leadership struggles…
Cross-Border GenAI Misuse May Lead to Significant Data Breaches by 2027, Gartner Warns In a recent report, Gartner has raised alarms regarding the potential for cross-border misuse of Generative AI (GenAI) to result in a staggering 40% of all AI-related data breaches by 2027. As organizations increasingly integrate AI technologies…
A recent indictment issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) highlights significant cybersecurity threats stemming from Chinese-backed contractors, revealing the breadth of their activities that span across various sectors worldwide. The DOJ official indicated that these contractors and associated companies typically engage in speculative hacking operations, primarily motivated by…
