In a notable testimony before the US Senate in September, Microsoft President Brad Smith highlighted an increase in digital interference in global elections attributed to Russia, China, and Iran, including efforts directed at the United States. This alarming trend underscores the heightened cyber risks current digital infrastructures face amid geopolitical…
Experts Urge Federal Agencies to Enhance Cyber Defense Against Rising Chinese Threats Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 19, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Leading cybersecurity experts are calling for proactive measures from federal agencies to counter an uptick in cyber threats traced back to China. This includes promoting collaboration between public and…
Identity & Access Management, Security Operations CEOs Jeff Shiner and David Faugno Collaborate to Enhance Access Management on an Enterprise Level Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • November 13, 2024 David Faugno and Jeff Shiner, co-CEOs, 1Password (Images: 1Password) 1Password has appointed a former executive from Qualtrics and Barracuda to the co-CEO…
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Identity & Access Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CrowdStrike’s Acquisition of Israeli Startup to Enhance SaaS Security and Identity Protection Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • November 6, 2024 CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm based in Austin, Texas, has announced plans to acquire Adaptive Shield, a…
In a recent address at the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, cybersecurity experts John Riggi and Richard Staynings emphasized the significant cybersecurity threats that arise from third-party vendors and associated organizations. Riggi, a former FBI special agent and a national advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, highlighted…
CrushFTP Users Urged to Update Following Newly Discovered Vulnerability The CrushFTP enterprise file transfer software has been hit by a security vulnerability that is reportedly being exploited in active attacks. In a recent advisory, CrushFTP informed its users that versions of the software prior to 11.1 are susceptible to a…
Regulators Urge Enhanced Security for Third-Party Services Following CrowdStrike Outage In light of the significant disruption caused by a cybersecurity incident involving CrowdStrike, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a directive urging financial institutions to bolster their preparedness against similar outages. This follows a global incident in July…
Iran-Linked Cyber Group Targets Middle Eastern Transportation and Tech Sectors Amid Increased Activity In October 2023, a cyber group with connections to Iran intensified its operations, focusing on the transportation, logistics, and technology sectors across the Middle East, including Israel. This uptick in Iranian cyber activity aligns with the escalation…
Cyber EspionageLinked to Chinese State Actors Targets Taiwan’s Institutions A cyber espionage campaign, likely orchestrated by a China-linked state-sponsored threat actor, has been reported to target various sectors in Taiwan, including government, academia, technology, and diplomatic organizations, from November 2023 to April 2024. This operation, monitored by Recorded Future’s Insikt…
