Cybersecurity experts have revealed a serious vulnerability affecting the Lightning AI Studio, a development platform that, if exploited, poses a significant risk of remote code execution. This flaw has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.4, indicating its critical nature and potential for severe repercussions. The vulnerability permits attackers to…
Government, Industry Specific US Cyber Defense Agency Experiences 65% Furlough Rate Amid Federal Government Shutdown Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 1, 2025 Image: Hamara/Shutterstock The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is facing unprecedented challenges as the U.S. government shutdown results in a furlough of approximately 65% of its staff.…
WestJet, a prominent Canadian airline headquartered in Calgary, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that compromised the personal information of several passengers. The incident came to light on June 13, 2025, prompting the airline to release an initial advisory shortly thereafter. The breach was identified when WestJet noticed unusual activity within…
Government, Industry Specific, Information Sharing Experts Warn of Risks to Public-Private Cyberthreat Sharing Amid Legislative Uncertainty Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • September 30, 2025 Image: Bryan Brazil/Shutterstock As the expiration of a pivotal statute that shields companies from liability for sharing cyberthreat indicators approaches, experts are raising concerns about the implications…
In an alarming trend within the landscape of artificial intelligence, employees across various sectors are transmitting sensitive information to AI tools without fully understanding the risks involved. A recent study highlighted by ZDNet indicates that approximately 43% of workers acknowledge sharing confidential data, such as financial and client information, with…
A substantial cache of data belonging to ClaimPix, an Illinois-based auto insurance claims management platform, has recently been identified as being publicly exposed online without any security measures. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a database comprising over 5.1 million files—equating to a staggering 10.7 terabytes—completely unprotected by passwords and devoid…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Global Cybersecurity Agencies Urge Comprehensive OT Inventories to Mitigate Threats Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • September 29, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a proactive measure, global cybersecurity agencies are advising critical infrastructure operators to take stock of their operational technology environments. While…
NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A recent comprehensive study from The Insight Partners examines the burgeoning crypto phone market, highlighting significant growth attributed to escalating cybersecurity threats and an increase in data breaches. The report details market size, emerging trends, and influential industry players, while also revealing strategic…
Recent reports from cybersecurity firm Field Effect have revealed that malicious actors are actively exploiting newly discovered vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp’s Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software, likely to pave the way for ransomware attacks. The vulnerabilities in question—CVE-2024-57726, CVE-2024-57727, and CVE-2024-57728—were uncovered by Horizon3.ai last month and patched in versions…
