Deadline Approaches for Claims in $21M Settlement Following Major Insurance Data Breach A significant cybersecurity incident involving major insurance firms has led to a $21 million settlement, with the deadline for filing claims fast approaching. This breach has raised alarm among businesses and individuals alike, highlighting the ongoing vulnerabilities in…
Recent findings by security firm NowSecure have raised significant concerns about the security practices of certain applications. Thomas Reed, the staff product manager for Mac endpoint detection and response at Huntress, highlighted that the practice of disabling App Transport Security (ATS) presents serious risks. In an online interview, Reed emphasized…
Data Security Posture Management Gains Traction Amid Consolidation in Cybersecurity Landscape Recent developments in the cybersecurity realm highlight the growing importance of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), a critical area for organizations seeking enhanced visibility into their cloud environments. Yet, experts caution that without the integration of security controls and…
The Rising Tide of Data Breaches: A Call for Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures In recent years, the alarming trend of data breaches has underscored the urgent need for businesses to prioritize privacy and data protection. As organizations increasingly rely on digital platforms for their operations, the safeguarding of sensitive information has…
A young technologist, identified online as “Big Balls,” has garnered attention due to his access to sensitive U.S. government systems through his role in Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Security analysts express concerns about whether he would qualify for the necessary security clearances, given his unconventional professional background…
Cybersecurity Implications of AI Usage: A Double-Edged Sword Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be a double-edged sword in the technological landscape, offering significant benefits while also posing grave risks. The potential for AI to be weaponized or misused in malicious contexts brings a profound responsibility to those developing and implementing…
Data Security, Data Security Posture Management Data Security Posture Management: Essential for Cloud Oversight Yet Lacking Control Measures Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 6, 2025 (Image: Shuttershock) Standalone Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions are urged to evolve beyond merely providing visibility into cloud environments to include security controls and…
Concerns Arise Over Musk’s Oversight of Health Data Access Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 6, 2025 The White House’s DOGE, directed by Elon Musk, is conducting analyses of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ IT systems to detect fraud (Image: CMS) Privacy experts are increasingly apprehensive about the…
Financially Motivated Threat Actor Targets PrivatBank Customers with Sophisticated Phishing Scheme A recent investigation by cybersecurity researchers at CloudSEK has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by the financially motivated group UAC-0006, aimed specifically at clients of PrivatBank, the largest state-owned bank in Ukraine. This alarming activity highlights the persistent…
