Government, Industry Specific Officials Express Optimism and Concerns Over New Cybersecurity Leadership Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 28, 2025 The Trump administration’s cyber leadership team is starting to take shape amidst staffing changes. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent developments within the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) suggest a potential shift…
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning regarding a sophisticated email scam targeting individuals within the community. This fraudulent campaign employs intimidation tactics, with scammers alleging they have gained unauthorized access to personal devices and sensitive information. Victims are coerced into paying the perpetrators through Bitcoin or other…
Amnesty International has reported that a zero-day exploit sold by the exploit vendor Cellebrite was used to compromise the mobile phone of a Serbian student known for his critical stance toward the Serbian government. This revelation sheds light on the ongoing use of spyware by governmental authorities in Serbia as…
Gartner’s First-Ever Ranking of Cyber-Physical Security Vendors Highlights a Shift in Market Dynamics In a comprehensive new report by Gartner, the cyber-physical security landscape has been significantly illuminated, spotlighting the leading vendors within this niche sector. Not only have traditional players like Microsoft entered the fray, but dedicated operational technology…
In May 2022, Green Valley Pecan Company experienced a significant data breach that compromised the sensitive personal information of thousands of individuals. This incident has prompted the company to initiate a legal settlement offering compensation of up to $4,400 for affected parties. For those impacted, this settlement represents an opportunity…
A sophisticated campaign known as 360XSS has exploited a vulnerability in the Krpano software, manipulating search results and disseminating spam ads across over 350 websites, including government, educational institutions, and major news outlets. Cybersecurity researcher Oleg Zaytsev has uncovered a far-reaching attack that targets a flaw within the Krpano virtual…
Recent incidents of cyberattacks have raised alarms across various industries, with many companies falling prey to DDoS attacks and data breaches. A notable breach has emerged involving a Chinese hacking group that infiltrated the Belgium-based Intelligence and Security Agency (VSSE). This attack exploited vulnerabilities in the firewall and email security…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Additional Insights: U.S. Health Data Privacy Enforcement, The Reality Versus Hype of LLMs in Security Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • February 28, 2025 Clockwise from top left: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, Tom Field This week’s discussion features four editors from…
Data Breaches Reported by Central New York Cardiology and Park Place Pediatric Dentistry Recent reports have revealed significant data breaches at Central New York Cardiology and Park Place Pediatric Dentistry, raising alarms within the healthcare sector. These incidents underscore the escalating risks that organizations face in safeguarding sensitive patient information.…
