Chicago Public Schools (CPS), along with law enforcement agencies, is currently investigating a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of both current and former students. This incident arose from a cyber-attack late last year targeting Cleo, a file transfer software vendor utilized by the school district, resulting…
Tech Industry Transitions: Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity In a rapidly evolving landscape, the technological transformations of the 2020s have marked a significant departure from traditional practices in cybersecurity. As we approach the midpoint of the decade, it becomes evident that the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic has not only…
Cybersecurity Support for Rural Healthcare Remains Critical Amid Ongoing Threats Rural hospitals and smaller healthcare providers continue to face significant cybersecurity challenges, highlighting the ongoing risk of ransomware attacks amidst limited resources. Despite their financial constraints, these medical facilities attract cybercriminals, which can lead to severe operational disruptions and affect…
NTT, a Leading Japanese Telecom Company, Exposed Data of 18,000 Corporate Clients in Major Breach On March 8, 2025, NTT Communications Corporation, a prominent Japanese telecommunications company, announced a significant data breach affecting approximately 18,000 corporate customers. The breach was first detected on February 5 when NTT’s security team observed…
Title: The Rise of AI Agents in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges In the modern digital landscape, many organizations face significant hurdles in maintaining basic cybersecurity protocols. A surprising number of enterprises do not have a clear understanding of the endpoints connected to their networks or if they possess adequate antivirus…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Government, Industry Specific White House Order Centralizes Crypto Seized Through Civil, Criminal Forfeitures Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • March 7, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to position the U.S. as the “Bitcoin superpower of the world.” The Trump administration has initiated a directive prohibiting the…
Rite Aid, a prominent retail pharmacy chain, is facing the repercussions of a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. Following a cyberattack carried out by the RansomHub hacker group, approximately 2.2 million Rite Aid customers will receive a portion of a $6.8 million…
In a significant restructuring effort, the Department of Defense is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce dedicated to the prevention of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapon proliferation by up to 75%. This development comes amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reshape various sectors of the federal government. Concurrently,…
Business leaders often dismiss the possibility of becoming victims of cyberattacks until they are caught in the crosshairs themselves, at which point the consequences can be dire. Recently, I observed three companies falling prey to cybercrimes that utilized social engineering tactics, prompting a stark realization about the threats facing executives.…
