The FBI has reported significant progress in combating cyber threats posed by foreign adversaries, specifically highlighting a recent operation that resulted in the removal of Chinese malware from over 4,200 computers and networks based in the United States. Through a coordinated effort that involved sending commands to the malware, the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Executive Order Facilitates Development of Data Centers on Federal Property, Promotes Clean Energy Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 14, 2025 An executive order from President Joe Biden seeks to mitigate the escalating electricity demands from artificial intelligence on communities. (Image: Shutterstock) The…
Natomas Unified School District Faces Data Breach Amid Network Shutdown On July 15, staff members at Natomas Unified School District were informed that an ongoing network shutdown was linked to a potential hacking incident. Deputy Superintendent William Young conveyed in an email that there was a risk of unauthorized access…
Title: Evaluating Security Risks: Insights Into Recent VPN Services In recent testing, TunnelBear’s performance has proven competitive with other virtual private network (VPN) solutions, presenting a viable option for users seeking reliable connectivity. One notable feature is its free trial, which allows users to assess connection speeds without financial commitment.…
In a recent advisory, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the United Kingdom alerted the public, particularly in developed countries, to the risks associated with internet-connected devices, including consumer electronics designed for pleasure and smart toys. This warning follows an extensive study that uncovered significant vulnerabilities in such…
3rd Party Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management Concerns Over Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Heightened by National Security and Cyber Threats David Perera (@daveperera) • January 14, 2025 Chinese-made Geely Atlas Pro vehicles ready for sale. (Image: Shutterstock) The United States federal government has issued a directive to…
Data Breaches Expose Vulnerabilities in Location Data Industry A significant data breach has recently come to light involving Gravy Analytics, a prominent player in the location data industry and the parent company of Venntel. The breach reportedly compromises sensitive location data harvested from smartphones, potentially affecting millions of individuals whose…
The Halcyon RISE Team has detected a concerning new ransomware campaign known as Codefinger, aimed at Amazon S3 buckets. This sophisticated attack takes advantage of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Server-Side Encryption with Customer-Provided Keys (SSE-C) to lock user data, demanding ransom payments for the symmetric AES-256 keys necessary for decryption.…
The United Kingdom is set to implement a transformative measure in its strategy against ransomware attacks, instituting a formal prohibition on ransom payments. This regulation will primarily affect public and critical infrastructure sectors, including essential entities such as educational institutions, transportation systems, hospitals (notably the NHS), and financial organizations including…
