Photo by Google DeepMind Allianz Commercial has released its annual cyber risk outlook, highlighting the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the cyber and privacy risk landscape. This year’s report delves into how widespread AI adoption across various industries may alter the nature of cyber threats. The reliance…
On December 25, 2024, Japan Airlines (JAL) fell victim to a significant cyber attack, severely disrupting both its domestic and international flight operations. The attack initiated in the late hours of Christmas, which resulted in widespread flight delays and created uncertainty for travelers as the airline scrambled to restore affected…
Critical Infrastructure Security , Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime EU Identifies ‘Eagle S’ as Part of Russian Shadow Fleet Linked to Sanctions Evasion David Perera (@daveperera) • December 26, 2024 Image of the Eagle S, released by the Police of Finland on December 26.…
US Court Finds NSO Group Breached Hacking Laws with Pegasus Spyware In a significant legal decision, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the Israeli spyware manufacturer, NSO Group, violated American hacking laws by exploiting vulnerabilities in WhatsApp’s software. This ruling emerged from a lawsuit initiated by WhatsApp, a subsidiary of…
The notorious Clop Ransomware gang has re-emerged in the spotlight, successfully infiltrating the servers of Cleo, a prominent provider specializing in file transfer solutions. The group is now threatening to disclose sensitive information related to Cleo’s extensive client portfolio unless their ransom demand is met within a tight 48-hour deadline.…
AI-Driven Security Operations in API Protection: Insights from Salt Security’s CEO Roey Eliyahu In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the necessity for robust API security has never been more pressing. Roey Eliyahu, co-founder and CEO of Salt Security, highlighted the shortcomings of traditional API security methods, which often require extensive…
Japan Airlines Mitigates Cyberattack Disruptions, Ensures Customer Data Safety Japan Airlines (JAL) has successfully addressed a significant system failure triggered by a large-scale cyberattack while assuring its customers that there has been no compromise of data or virus infiltration. The airline has resumed ticket sales for same-day flights, although specific…
In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape has been marred by a series of high-profile breaches that illustrate the relentless tactics employed by cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors. A noticeable trend this year has been the exploitation of specific vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to rampage through numerous organizations with alarming efficiency. While these breaches…
Gartner has introduced the Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) framework, a strategic tool designed to guide organizations of varying sizes and maturity levels in tackling contemporary cybersecurity challenges. This framework emphasizes the ongoing assessment of the accessibility, exposure, and exploitability of an organization’s assets. Gartner forecasts that companies that adopt…
