Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Ransomware Group ‘Codefinger’ Targets Cloud-Based Resources Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A ransomware campaign has been identified targeting Amazon S3 buckets, aiming to exploit the sensitive data stored within them. The attackers utilize AWS’s server-side encryption with customer-specific keys,…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Security Operations Navigating the Cloud Security Marketplace: Weighing Functionality, Cost, Features, and Innovation Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock As organizations refine their approach to cloud security spending, many are consolidating their services with a select group of providers, choosing…
Cado Security Acquisition Enhances Darktrace’s Cybersecurity Capabilities Darktrace, an established player in the cybersecurity sector, has announced plans to acquire Cado Security, a cloud forensics and automation startup founded by James Campbell, who previously led PwC’s incident response division. The acquisition, aimed at bolstering Darktrace’s multi-cloud security offerings, is poised…
As we advance into the coming months, the cybersecurity landscape is experiencing swift changes, particularly due to the rising incorporation of AI in executing cyberattacks. These AI-enabled strikes are being recognized for their high effectiveness, with reported success rates hitting up to 80%. This level of precision renders them enticing…
Topics: Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime U.S. Army Soldier Cameron Wagenius Arrested in Connection with Snowflake Customer Data Extortion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Federal law enforcement has arrested Cameron John Wagenius, a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier, following a two-count indictment related to…
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…
Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Unauthenticated Attackers Exploiting Malicious Packets to Crash PAN-OS Software Mathew J. Schwartz ( euroinfosec) • December 27, 2024 Attackers have been crashing Palo Alto Networks firewalls by sending “malicious packets,” the company cautioned. (Image: Shutterstock) Palo Alto Networks, a leading provider of cybersecurity…
Strengthening Cyber Resilience: Insights from InfoSec Officer Shervin Evans In an era where cyber threats continually evolve, organizations face mounting pressure to enhance their cyber resilience standards. Shervin Evans, an enterprise architect and information security officer at Deltec Bank and Trust, emphasizes that while traditional cybersecurity efforts focus on preventing…
Federal Agencies Mandated to Implement New Cloud Security Policies by 2025 In a significant move aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the federal landscape, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced that U.S. civilian agencies will be required to adopt secure configuration baselines for key software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms beginning…
