Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Security Awareness Programs & Computer-Based Training Strategic Initiatives Focus on Human Risk Management, Plans for IPO Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • May 9, 2025 Bryan Palma, President and CEO of KnowBe4 (Image: KnowBe4) In a recent statement, Bryan Palma, the newly…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Baltimore Public Schools Data Breach; Disney Menu Hacker Sentenced Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • May 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles reports on cybersecurity incidents across the globe. This week’s highlights include a notable increase…
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Cybercriminals, including state-sponsored actors, aggressively capitalized on vulnerabilities in the past year, significantly amplifying the impact of ransomware attacks by targeting a broader range of victims and circumventing defenses with alarming efficiency. According to Verizon’s recently released 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, the detection of ransomware in data breaches surged…
Researchers at Kaspersky have identified the resurgence of MysterySnail RAT, a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) previously associated with the Chinese cyber espionage group IronHusky APT. After remaining dormant for years, the malware is now targeting government entities in Mongolia and Russia. This renewed activity highlights the evolving tactics of cybercriminals…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo Focus: Canada, Geo-Specific Canadian Cyber Agency Raises Alarm Over Increasing Chinese Cyber Threats Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity has issued a critical advisory for cyberdefenders to enhance their security measures in light of escalating Chinese cyberattacks, particularly…
In a recent interview, Meerah Rajavel, Chief Information Officer of Palo Alto Networks, emphasized the company’s commitment to mitigating adversarial uses of artificial intelligence (AI), securing its internally developed AI applications, and enhancing organizational productivity through AI integration. The security powerhouse founded in Silicon Valley is strategically deploying AI technologies…
Insider Threats: A Growing Concern in Government Cybersecurity In a recent live webinar hosted by Cisco, experts discussed the increasing threat of insider breaches within federal and state organizations, shedding light on the vulnerabilities posed by legitimate users. With cybercriminals increasingly exploiting valid access, a staggering 66% of breaches arise…
Over the past year, there have been a staggering 502 security incidents across major platforms, including 48 categorized as high-risk, leading to a combined total of 955 hours of significant and critical interruptions—equivalent to an astonishing 120 business days. These findings come from ‘The DevOps Threats Unwrapped’ report, compiled by…
