On Thursday, the Russian government issued an alert regarding ongoing cyber attacks aimed at critical infrastructure within the country, coinciding with the intensification of its military actions in Ukraine. This development marks a notable increase in cybersecurity threats that could affect a variety of sectors, prompting deeper concerns among business…
Third-Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare New Guide Aims to Help Organizations Focus on Vendor Risks Strategically Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • October 8, 2025 The SMART Toolkit from the Health Sector Coordinating Council aims to assist healthcare entities in managing third-party risk effectively. (Image: HSCC) The…
Surge in Data Breaches Across Australia Signals Growing Cyber Threats Australia is experiencing a dramatic rise in data breaches, with a staggering 48% increase reported this year, indicating that cybercriminals are targeting organizations in the region with increasing frequency. This troubling trend is highlighted by data from Cyble’s dark web…
Critical Flaws Discovered in SimpleHelp Remote Access Software: Urgent Action Required Recent cybersecurity research has unveiled several significant vulnerabilities in the SimpleHelp remote access software, raising concerns for businesses relying on this platform. These flaws, identified by Horizon3.ai researcher Naveen Sunkavally, posed risks including potential information disclosure, privilege escalation, and…
New Malware Exposed as Iranian APT Group Targets Global Networks Cybersecurity agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom have revealed new malware attributed to the Iranian government-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as MuddyWater. This malware is reported to facilitate attacks against both government and commercial networks…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Strategies Aim to Strengthen Global AI Position Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 8, 2025 Henna Virkkunen, European Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, during an Aug. 10, 2025 European Parliament session. (Image: Philippe Stirnweiss/European Union) The European Union…
Generative AI is poised to empower individuals to perpetrate advanced phishing attacks, which will only be thwarted by next-generation multi-factor authentication devices. In 2023, ransomware incidents soared to unprecedented levels, resulting in record-breaking damages. Weekly headlines highlighted high-profile organizations such as MGM, Johnson Controls, Clorox, Hanes Brands, and Caesars Palace,…
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities: SMEs as Prime Targets Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate under the erroneous belief that their size shields them from the attentions of cybercriminals. This misconception could not be further from the truth. In fact, SMEs are increasingly becoming prime targets for a range of cyber threats,…
Recent disclosures have unveiled up to six security vulnerabilities within the widely-used Rsync file synchronization tool, critical for Unix-based systems. These vulnerabilities present significant risks, including the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code on client machines. The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) alerted users that exploiting these flaws could allow…
