A recent lawsuit involving Infosys, an Indian multinational corporation renowned for its IT services, has reached a settlement for $17.5 million. This legal matter stems from a significant data breach attributed to a third-party vendor, highlighting the vulnerabilities firms face when they rely on external partners for sensitive operations. The…
The Evolving Landscape of Cybercrime The global economy is expected to suffer significant losses due to cybercrime, with projections indicating a staggering cost of $10 trillion by 2025. This alarming trend is largely fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions, rapid advancements in technology, and an ever-expanding skills gap in the cybersecurity…
Cloud Security, Security Operations, Video Google Enhances Cloud Security with $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition, Sparking Multi-Cloud Anxiety Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 19, 2025 Charlie Winckless, Vice President Analyst, Gartner (Image: Gartner) Google’s recent acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion positions the tech giant to enhance its cloud security capabilities…
A significant cybersecurity threat has emerged from the Babuk ransomware group, which is alleging a massive data breach involving Orange, a major global telecommunications provider. This claim came to light in a recent post on the group’s leak site on the dark web, where Babuk contended that it successfully infiltrated…
A recent study conducted by the Specops research team highlights the ongoing exploitation of weak passwords by cybercriminals targeting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) ports. The research revealed over 85 million compromised passwords that will be integrated into Specops’ Breached Password Protection service, sourced from a combination of honeypot networks and…
In recent years, ransomware attacks have increasingly targeted individuals, corporations, and governmental institutions. A troubling trend has emerged, wherein cybercriminals are utilizing search engines as a platform for distributing malware. This new tactic involves manipulating search results to lure victims into downloading harmful software. Victims of this phishing strategy often…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Research Uncovers the Challenge of AI-generated Misinformation in Healthcare and Proposed Solutions Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • March 18, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Artificial intelligence fundamentals are prompting a significant reevaluation among healthcare professionals and technologists regarding the safe utilization of AI…
On March 10, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Rhode Island announced a proposed settlement of $350,000 stemming from a class action lawsuit against the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and UnitedHealthcare New England. This development follows an alleged data breach at RIPTA in August 2021, which resulted…
Cybersecurity Risks Facing Executives: A Growing Concern Recent cyber threats have brought heightened attention to the vulnerabilities faced by corporate executives. The violent incident involving Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, accentuates a chilling trend: cybercriminals are increasingly targeting high-profile individuals, exploiting personal and professional information in ways that could…
