The Tor Project, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Tor anonymity network, has announced a collaboration with Tails, the creator of a portable operating system that integrates Tor. This partnership aims to consolidate resources, reduce operational overhead, and enhance efforts toward promoting online anonymity. Discussions regarding a potential merger began…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance How Might Election Outcome Affect HHS’s Cybersecurity Work in Healthcare? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 25, 2024 Melanie Fontes Rainer, HHS OCR director, speaking at a HIPAA summit this week (Image: Marianne Kolbasuk McGee) As the Biden administration approaches its conclusion, officials at the…
Increased Cyber Threats from Accidental Insiders Recent cybersecurity incidents have highlighted a pressing issue within organizational environments: the growing risk posed by accidental insiders. These individuals, who include long-term employees, contractors, and temporary workers, contribute to security vulnerabilities often without malicious intent. Their unknowing actions can create pathways for external…
Understanding the Rising Cost of Cybersecurity Risks: Training Opportunities for Business Owners Recent findings from a Security Intelligence report reveal that data breaches can have a devastating average cost of $3.92 million per incident, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in today’s digital landscape. As the sophistication and…
Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Exploits Vulnerabilities in Major Tech Platforms A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign linked to the Chinese threat actor UN3886 has been identified, involving the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities within widely used technologies such as Fortinet, Ivanti, and VMware systems. Recent findings highlight that the attackers have been…
New Trends in Cyber Security: The Rising Threat of Non-Human Access As we navigate through 2023, numerous cyber attacks have highlighted a disturbing trend: non-human access is becoming a prevalent attack vector that poses significant security risks to organizations. Recent reports indicate that there have been "11 high-profile attacks in…
In August, analysts from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) circulated an internal report to local agencies highlighting significant economic risks associated with dependence on Chinese utility storage batteries. This warning raises concerns about America’s ability to develop a secure supply chain, particularly as the reliance on foreign technology…
The frequency and severity of cyberattacks directed at businesses and government entities are escalating. In response, state legislatures across the United States are urgently working to implement stricter cybersecurity regulations. Currently, 19 states have enacted or passed comprehensive consumer privacy laws. For cybersecurity professionals, this rapidly evolving landscape presents compliance…
Rust-Based Ransomware Implements Sophisticated Anti-Detection Measures In a disturbing development in the cyber threat landscape, a Russian-speaking ransomware group has unveiled a new variant dubbed Qilin.B, characterized by its advanced capabilities designed to thwart cyber defenses. These enhancements include log wiping, backup system disruption, and the ability to halt decryption…
