Recent cyberattacks have increasingly targeted vital infrastructures, such as hospitals, energy grids, and water management systems. However, the implications of these digital threats extend beyond conventional targets and infiltrate judicial systems, posing new challenges for legal proceedings. A notable incident unfolded in Strafford County, New Hampshire, when a cyberattack interrupted…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Security Operations Historic $32 Billion Security Acquisition Set to Enhance AI-Driven Multi-Cloud Solutions Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 18, 2025 In an unprecedented move within the cybersecurity landscape, Google has announced its acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion. This transaction marks the largest-ever…
Illinois Accountancy Firm Faces Legal Action Following Major Data Breach Affecting Over 217,000 Records A significant data breach has recently come to light involving an Illinois-based accountancy firm, which has sparked legal repercussions due to the exposure of more than 217,000 sensitive records. The breach has raised serious concerns about…
The rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity continues to face formidable threats, with Zero-Day attacks remaining among the most concerning. These attacks target previously unidentified vulnerabilities in software or hardware, leaving vendors with no opportunity to patch them before they are exploited by malicious actors. Their clandestine nature makes Zero-Day attacks…
Geo Focus: Asia, Geo-Specific, Litigation Ransomware Attack in 2023 Affected Over 6 Million Individuals Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • March 17, 2025 Infosys Hartford Tech Innovation Hub in Connecticut (Image: Shutterstock) Infosys, an Indian IT services provider, has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Infosys McCamish Systems, will pay $17.5 million to…
Geo Focus: Asia, Geo-Specific, Litigation Ransomware Attack in 2023 Affected Over 6 Million Individuals Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • March 17, 2025 Infosys Hartford Tech Innovation Hub in Connecticut (Image: Shutterstock) In a significant cybersecurity incident, Indian IT services giant Infosys has disclosed that its U.S. subsidiary, Infosys McCamish Systems, has…
Australian Regulator Sues FIIG Securities for Inadequate Cybersecurity Measures Following 2023 Data Breach In a significant move highlighting the increasing accountability of financial institutions regarding cybersecurity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated legal action against FIIG Securities Limited. The lawsuit claims that the Brisbane-based investment firm failed…
The latest trends in 3rd Party Risk Management, Data Breach Notification, and Data Security are crucial for understanding the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. CPA Firm Reports Employee Benefit Plan Information Compromised in 2024 Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 17, 2025 A significant hacking incident at Legacy Professionals,…
Surge in Cybercrime: Social Media and Email Account Attacks on the Rise In 2024, a dramatic spike in cyberattacks targeting social media and email accounts has come to light, as reported by Action Fraud. The number of complaints regarding cybercrime surged from 23,000 incidents in 2023 to a staggering 35,436…
