Cybersecurity Landscape of 2024: A Year of Significant Breaches and Evolving Threats The cybersecurity domain has faced unprecedented challenges in 2024, marked by an array of significant data breaches and attacks that have reshaped the threat landscape. From record-breaking ransomware payouts to complex nation-state aggressions, the repercussions of these incidents…
Upwind Security Secures $100 Million to Tackle Cloud Vulnerabilities with AI-Driven Solutions Upwind Security, a cloud security startup founded by former NetApp executive Amiram Shachar, has successfully raised $100 million in a Series A funding round. This capital will be utilized to enhance the company’s capabilities in addressing persistent vulnerabilities…
A ransomware attack has significantly disrupted operations at Starbucks, compelling the global coffee retailer to revert to manual methods for employee scheduling and payroll management. This incident is part of a broader wave of cyberattacks affecting companies around the world, particularly as the holiday season approaches. The attack, which targeted…
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…
