The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced that the extent of the information exposure resulting from a significant data breach involving PowerSchool remains uncertain as of this week. This breach, which came to light at the end of December and was widely reported earlier this month, involved unauthorized access…
Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime President Honors Campaign Commitment by Pardon for ‘Dread Pirate Roberts,’ Citing Misconduct by DOJ Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 22, 2025 Ross Ulbricht prior to sentencing in 2015 (Source: Ulbricht family) On the second day of his administration, President Donald Trump granted clemency…
In the realm of cybersecurity, the urgency of threat detection has never been greater, given that the average data breach now takes over six months to identify and an additional 77 days to fully contain. This staggering timeline underscores a critical concern for businesses in an increasingly digital landscape. However,…
During the Trump administration, considerations for clemency for Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace, were significantly influenced by serious allegations surrounding the case, including claims of murders-for-hire linked to his operations. In 2020, discussions were held within the White House regarding his potential release, but the…
Healthcare, Industry Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Initiative Targets Improved Cybersecurity for EU Health Sector Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 21, 2025 Image: European Commission The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive “action plan” aimed at reinforcing cybersecurity across healthcare institutions throughout the European Union. This initiative arrives…
Cybersecurity Breach Impacts Virginia Schools: Expert Insights CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A recent cybersecurity breach has compromised the information of students across multiple school divisions in Virginia, prompting heightened concerns about data security among educators and parents alike. In the wake of this incident, Ryan Wright, a cybersecurity expert at the…
Mitiga Secures $30 Million Series B Funding for Cloud Security Expansion Mitiga, a cybersecurity firm specializing in the detection and remediation of cloud and Software as a Service (SaaS) cyberattacks, has successfully raised $30 million in a Series B funding round. This financial infusion aims to enhance the company’s market…
Surge in DDoS Attacks Linked to Variants of Mirai Botnet Recent investigations reveal that distinct offshoots of the notorious Mirai botnet are driving a new wave of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks around the globe. One variant is taking advantage of specific vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices to construct…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance Trump Commits to AI Development Support but Lacks Detailed Plan Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 21, 2025 President Donald Trump in an undated photograph. (Image: White House) On the inaugural day of his second term, President Donald Trump fulfilled a campaign promise to abolish an executive…
