Government, Industry Specific CISA Staff Brace for Potential Cuts Amid Political Uncertainty Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 1, 2025 A Democratic senator’s hold on the nomination of President Trump’s pick to lead CISA may be delaying significant cuts to the agency. Plans to reduce the workforce of the Cybersecurity and…
World Password Day serves as an annual reminder of the critical importance of secure passwords, occurring on the first Thursday of May. This is a day when we hope that users have left behind easily guessable options like “password1” and “qwerty,” although, unfortunately, that is often not the case. Passwords…
The realm of cybersecurity has traditionally rested on the foundations of cryptography, which safeguards sensitive information across various platforms—from banking applications to encrypted communications in healthcare and military settings. Current cryptographic measures are deemed effective due to the immense time required for modern computers to decrypt complex algorithms, potentially taking…
Endpoint Security, Events, Government Panel Examines AI Innovations, Geopolitical Challenges, and Cybersecurity Leadership Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • April 30, 2025 ISMG editors Tom Field, Michael Novinson, Anna Delaney, Rahul Neel Mani, and Mathew Schwartz At the RSAC Conference 2025 in San Francisco, editors from ISMG explored pivotal discussions and emerging…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware HIPAA Protected Health Information Compromised in November 2023 Cyberattack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 30, 2025 Image: City of Long Beach, California The City of Long Beach, California, is in the process of notifying approximately 260,000 individuals regarding a significant breach of their protected…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Salt Typhoon Highlights Significant Vulnerabilities in Telecom Networks: Minimal Progress Reported Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 30, 2025 Experts caution that U.S. telecoms remain unable to detect breaches linked to China in real time. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent…
The Co-operative Group has reported the shutdown of parts of its IT network following the detection of a suspected cyberattack, further highlighting the cybersecurity challenges facing major retailers in the UK. This precautionary measure was taken to mitigate potential threats before any systems could be compromised. While the shutdown disrupted…
NetApp, a leader in the data storage sector, has unveiled a significant enhancement to its product lineup by introducing storage appliances that offer 99.9% cybersecurity protection, effectively moving towards 100% cyber resiliency. This initiative underlines the company’s steadfast commitment to securing customer data amidst a challenging cybersecurity environment. For businesses…
Events, Government, Industry Specific ‘Cyberdefense in Focus: U.S. Strategies Unveiled by Homeland Security Secretary’ at RSAC 2025 Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 30, 2025 U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem delivers a keynote address at the RSAC 2025 Conference in San Francisco on April 29, 2025. (Photo: Mathew…
