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)…
Recent Layoffs Highlight Demand for Security-Driven Workplace Culture As the job market undergoes significant upheaval, the urgency for organizations to foster a proactive security-oriented culture has never been more pronounced. Brandy Harris, the author of this examination, notes that the recent wave of layoffs across corporate America—alongside increasingly visible federal…
Data Breach at Zapier Exposes Customer Information Due to 2FA Misconfiguration An unauthorized individual has gained access to a Zapier repository that "inadvertently" contained sensitive customer data. The breach appears to have originated from a misconfiguration in the company’s two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism. Zapier, the automation platform known for connecting…
In a notable shift in cybersecurity landscape dynamics, the White House has officially removed Russia from the list of the United States’ primary cyber adversaries. This development comes after years of escalating tensions and multiple allegations against Russia for various cyber activities, including espionage and attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure.…
Black Basta Cyberattack on Ascension Health Raises Concerns Over Healthcare Security In a significant cyber incident, the Black Basta ransomware group targeted Ascension Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare providers in the United States, leading to widespread disruption in operations. The attack, which occurred in May 2024, resulted in…
Surge in Data Breaches: Insights and Implications for Businesses In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the frequency of substantial data breaches, particularly those impacting over a million individuals. A report from StickmanCyber, a Sydney-based cybersecurity firm, highlights that 12 such mega breaches occurred between January 2022…
A new privacy law in New York is set to significantly complicate the processing and sharing of health information across various organizations, pending the governor’s approval. Regulatory attorney Angie Matney has highlighted the implications of the New York Health Information Privacy Act (HIPA), which was passed by the state’s legislature…
