Federal Agencies Mandated to Implement New Cloud Security Policies by 2025 In a significant move aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the federal landscape, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced that U.S. civilian agencies will be required to adopt secure configuration baselines for key software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms beginning…
Meta Platforms Fined €251 Million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for Data Breach In a significant ruling, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a fine of €251 million (approximately US$264 million) on Meta Platforms’ Irish subsidiary. This penalty stems from two investigations into a personal data breach that reportedly…
Cyberattack on Rhode Island’s RIBridges System Exposes Sensitive Resident Data In a significant cybersecurity incident, hackers have breached Rhode Island’s health and benefits administration platform, RIBridges, which manages critical state support programs. The attackers have reportedly demanded ransom while threatening to expose sensitive personal information related to the state’s residents.…
Encryption & Key Management, Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific Regulatory Authorities Warn NIST’s 2035 Encryption Deadline May Be Insufficient Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 17, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Australia is proactively advancing a strategic plan aimed at mitigating risks associated with future quantum computing threats to cybersecurity. In a decisive move,…
Data Breaches Impacting Texas Health Institutions: A Significant Cybersecurity Concern Recent disclosures reveal that two significant cyberattacks have affected major healthcare institutions in Lubbock, Texas, exposing the sensitive data of hundreds of thousands of individuals. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) reported that approximately 650,000 individuals may have…
Concerns Grow Over Drone Threats as DHS Seeks Expanded Countermeasures Recent revelations from a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo highlight increasing unease regarding the ability to monitor and control drones that may pose risks to public safety. The internal document, acquired by WIRED, indicates that DHS officials are less…
The Clop Ransomware group, suspected to have ties to Russian intelligence, has successfully exploited a vulnerability in Cleo File Transfer software, allowing them to bypass the company’s servers during a security update. This incident has raised substantial concerns about the security of companies that depend on Cleo’s solutions for secure…
On December 16, 2024, a significant data breach involving Cisco was publicly disclosed, with hackers releasing 2.9GB of sensitive data on Breach Forums, a notorious platform for cybercrime. This leak, attributed to a user known as IntelBroker, is part of a larger dataset totaling 4.5TB that was reportedly left unsecured…
In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure has been observed, particularly focusing on network devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS) systems. This surge reflects a concerning trend where threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to compromise essential services, thus heightening security risks for businesses and government entities alike. Among the…
