Endpoint Security CFO Manish Narula Ascends to CEO Amid Uncertainty Surrounding Trustwave Merger Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 5, 2025 A significant internal conflict within a cybersecurity firm has culminated in the departure of its chief executive officer. This incident marks one of the most chaotic leadership struggles…
Cross-Border GenAI Misuse May Lead to Significant Data Breaches by 2027, Gartner Warns In a recent report, Gartner has raised alarms regarding the potential for cross-border misuse of Generative AI (GenAI) to result in a staggering 40% of all AI-related data breaches by 2027. As organizations increasingly integrate AI technologies…
A recent indictment issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) highlights significant cybersecurity threats stemming from Chinese-backed contractors, revealing the breadth of their activities that span across various sectors worldwide. The DOJ official indicated that these contractors and associated companies typically engage in speculative hacking operations, primarily motivated by…
Third Party Risk Management, Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management Off-Brand Android Devices Infected with Trojan Malware Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • March 5, 2025 A snapshot from an online video game designed purely for ad revenue rather than user experience. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent investigations have revealed a botnet that has…
Arietis Health LLC Settles $2.8 Million in Data Breach Lawsuits Arietis Health LLC has agreed to pay $2.8 million to resolve a series of 11 lawsuits that accuse the health organization of failing to adequately safeguard the personal information of nearly 2 million individuals. This settlement comes in the wake…
Cybersecurity Update: Silk Typhoon Shifts Tactics in Espionage Operations Recent observations by Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveal a significant change in the operational strategies of the espionage group known as Silk Typhoon, also referred to as HAFNIUM. This Chinese-backed organization, recognized for its advanced technical capabilities, is increasingly leveraging commonly utilized…
Prosecutors Charge Yin Kecheng in 2024 Treasury Department Hack In a significant development concerning cybercrime, U.S. federal authorities have moved to seize digital infrastructure linked to two Shanghai-based hackers alleged to operate on behalf of the Chinese government, specifically under the guise of a group known as "Silk Typhoon." This…
ParkMobile Faces $32.8 Million Data Breach Settlement Amid User Concerns ParkMobile, a popular parking payment application in the United States, is currently at the center of a significant legal issue, having reached a $32.8 million settlement in response to a data breach that compromised the personal information of its users.…
Research teams from various cybersecurity firms have uncovered that a recent campaign appears to originate from a loosely organized network of fraud groups instead of a single perpetrator. Each participating group operates its own variations of the Badbox 2.0 backdoor and associated malware modules, distributing these threats through diverse methods.…
