In the landscape of cybersecurity, 2024 has emerged as a year marked by heightened risks and evolving threats as malefactors, ranging from powerful oligarchs to state-sponsored hackers, intensify their disruptive operations. The tug-of-war between regulatory oversight and anarchic exploitation on the internet continues to shape the digital realm, with 2024…
Volkswagen Group Faces Major Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information of Electric Vehicle Owners A serious data breach has come to light, revealing that sensitive data related to approximately 800,000 electric vehicles (EVs) belonging to the Volkswagen Group was stored on an unsecured cloud server for an extended period. This incident,…
Recent reports confirm that telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon have been breached as part of a significant espionage operation attributed to Chinese hackers. Both companies reassured that the intruders have now been expelled from their networks, following extensive remediation efforts. The Chief Legal Officer of Verizon stated that there has…
Third-Party Data Breaches Signal Growing Cybersecurity Threat In recent months, third-party data breaches have emerged as a significant concern in the realm of cybersecurity. These incidents not only expose sensitive information but also jeopardize the security posture of organizations that utilize external vendors for various services. As businesses increasingly rely…
Rising Data Privacy Penalties Drive Cyber Insurance Adoption In an environment increasingly defined by stringent data privacy regulations and the repercussions of data breaches, companies are feeling the pressure to bolster their cybersecurity measures. The triggering factor appears to be the mounting financial penalties associated with data privacy violations. As…
API Security, Application Security & Online Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Essential Cybersecurity Priorities for 2025 Brandy Harris • December 25, 2024 Image: Shutterstock As we approach the year 2025, the landscape of cybersecurity is characterized by the emergence of new threats, advancements in technology, and increasing regulatory pressures. Cybersecurity…
New Cybersecurity Regulations Loom for US Healthcare Providers In a significant development affecting the healthcare sector, US healthcare providers are poised for stringent new cybersecurity regulations. This initiative responds to the increasing incidence of cyber-attacks targeting organizations in the healthcare industry, which have become increasingly vulnerable due to the sensitive…
In recent discussions surrounding cybersecurity incidents within non-profit and non-governmental organizations, a significant gap has been identified regarding the centralized reporting of these events. According to Stanley Mierzwa, a key figure from Kean University who led a collaborative project with students and faculty to address this issue, the lack of…
In a concerning development for data privacy, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has ordered an investigation into accusations that unauthorized individuals are amassing personal information from residents of Delhi under the pretext of enrolling them in the Mahila Samman Yojana, a welfare initiative linked to the Aam…
