Potential Government Shutdown May Result in Furloughs for Thousands of Federal Cybersecurity Personnel Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 20, 2024 The U.S. Congress has until midnight to ensure continuous functioning of the federal government. (Image: Shutterstock) The impending government shutdown poses significant risks to federal cybersecurity operations, potentially leading to…
A serious data breach has compromised the social security numbers of credit union members. getty A significant data breach at SRP Federal Credit Union, located in South Carolina, has potentially jeopardized the personal information of over 240,000 individuals, exposing them to risks of identity theft and financial fraud. Between September…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware U.S. Seeks Extradition of Rostislav Panev, Dual Russian and Israeli Citizen, from Israel David Perera (@daveperera) • December 20, 2024 The U.S. government has announced an indictment against Rostislav Panev, alleging his involvement in the infamous LockBit ransomware operation, which reportedly compensated the Israeli national…
The increasing frequency of data breaches, coupled with the growing sophistication of cybercriminal tactics, has prompted numerous U.S. states to implement their own security regulations. This trend adds to the complex landscape of privacy legislation aimed at protecting personal information. Currently, nineteen states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws, including Florida’s…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, CrowdStrike Outage Updates Reflecting on Ransomware Trends, Resilience Insights, and Technological Developments By Anna Delaney (@annamadeline) • December 20, 2024 Featured panelists: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Michael Novinson, and Marianne Kolbasuk McGee. In a recent weekly update, the ISMG…
Data Breach Raises Alarms Over Sensitive Land Records in Telangana In a significant cybersecurity incident, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has raised serious concerns regarding a breach of sensitive land records accessed through the Dharani portal—an online platform launched by the previous administration. This breach allegedly exposed critical information related…
In recent discussions about the use of proxy networks, a notable perspective has emerged regarding their applications. According to cybersecurity expert Hinderer, proxy networks are employed by companies for various activities, including gathering pricing information from competitor websites. Other applications involve ad verification and the highly competitive practice of sneaker…
In a troubling escalation of conflict, Russia has ramped up its military and cyber operations against Ukraine. The ongoing military campaign features targeted ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and adjacent areas, resulting in extensive destruction. The conflict has also taken a significant turn in the cyberspace domain. A hacktivist group…
Unsecured Database Exposes Millions of Records at Builder.ai In a serious cybersecurity incident, Builder.ai, a London-based AI development platform, has faced significant scrutiny after a massive database was discovered publicly accessible without password protection or encryption. This database contained approximately 3 million records, amounting to an alarming 1.29 terabytes of…
