In a significant shift in U.S. cybersecurity strategy, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed U.S. Cyber Command to cease offensive cyber operations against Russia. This decision appears to be part of a broader diplomatic effort aimed at fostering negotiations concerning Ukraine. The U.S. administration’s concession to Russia comes amidst a…
PowerSchool Admits to Major Data Breach Affecting Millions of Students In a significant cybersecurity incident within the education sector, PowerSchool, one of the largest student information system (SIS) providers in the United States, has confirmed a data breach that has compromised the records of millions of students. The breach was…
Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI-Enhanced Incident Response Improves SolarWinds’ Operational Efficiency Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 3, 2025 SolarWinds, a company notably targeted by Russian cyber espionage operatives, has acquired Squadcast, an incident response automation vendor. This move aims to enhance detection, diagnosis, and resolution of issues, bolstering operational…
Massive Exposure of API Keys and Credentials Discovered in Common Crawl Dataset Recent findings from researchers at Truffle Security have revealed a staggering number of nearly 12,000 valid API keys and passwords embedded within the Common Crawl dataset, a prominent open-source web archive that has been utilized extensively by major…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Experts Advocate for Resilience Rather Than Ransom Payment Bans Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • March 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a recent testimony before a parliamentary committee, security experts recommended that the UK government prioritize operational resilience over implementing bans on…
Qilin Cyber Gang Takes Responsibility for Lee Newspaper Data Breach In a recent development in the realm of cybersecurity, the Qilin Cyber Gang has publicly acknowledged its involvement in a significant data breach affecting a prominent newspaper, specifically targeting Lee Newspaper. This breach has raised alarms across various sectors, particularly…
Cybercriminals Exploit Remote Access Technologies in New Tech Support Scam Cybersecurity experts at Trend Micro have raised alarms about a sophisticated scam in which cybercriminals impersonate tech support agents to gain illicit access to victims’ computers. This threat extends beyond traditional spam emails; attackers are utilizing a barrage of emails…
Webinar: Effective Management of Sustainability Data – A Critical Approach for Organizations Organizations today face an increasing need to manage sustainability data in a manner that is not only accurate and secure but also compliant with various regulations. In an upcoming live webinar, industry leaders Stibo Systems and Microsoft are…
Commvault Strengthens Cyber Resilience for Healthcare at HIMSS25 LAS VEGAS, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At the HIMSS25 global health conference, Commvault, a prominent provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions tailored for hybrid cloud environments, unveiled advanced technologies designed to facilitate rapid recovery of Electronic Health Records (EHR)…
