Barracuda Warns of Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Email Security Gateway Cybersecurity provider Barracuda has issued a cautionary statement regarding a zero-day vulnerability exploited to compromise its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances. This issue, identified as CVE-2023-2868, is characterized as a remote code injection flaw that affects multiple versions of the software,…
In a concerning development for global cybersecurity, Xiaomi, China’s leading smartphone manufacturer and the third largest in the world, has come under scrutiny for allegedly transmitting sensitive user data, such as IMEI numbers, phone numbers, and text messages, back to servers in Beijing. This revelation has raised significant alarm, particularly…
Cybersecurity Alert: Protecting Against Holiday Shopping Scams As the holiday shopping season approaches, encompassing the bustling days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, an increased risk of cyber criminal activity emerges, prompting urgent attention from both consumers and retailers alike. This year, Black Friday falls on November 28, 2014, followed…
Cybersecurity Implications Following Recent UK Ransomware Incidents Note: This summary has been edited for clarity and conciseness. In a recent dialogue, Mathew Schwartz from Information Security Media Group conversed with Jen Ellis, founder of NextJenSecurity. Their discussion centered on the escalating ransomware threats facing businesses in the U.K., notably referencing…
In a recent discussion, Dave Bailey, vice president at Clearwater, highlighted the critical role of governance and trust frameworks in the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare. He emphasized that the safety and accuracy of AI applications are contingent upon these frameworks, especially in clinical settings where inaccuracies can…
Cybersecurity Alert: The Risks of IoT Devices Exposed by High-Profile Breaches In recent years, the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices into daily life has become ubiquitous. From smart home assistants and connected cars to devices like thermostats and refrigerators, these technologies promise convenience but also introduce significant security…
Security researchers have identified a massive breach involving an unsecured database that has exposed the usernames and passwords of approximately 149 million individuals, representing a substantial risk to online security. This database, which surfaced on the internet without any protective measures, contains login credentials for prominent platforms such as Gmail…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Anthem, the nation’s second-largest health insurance provider, disclosed on Wednesday that cybercriminals have compromised the personal information of more than 80 million individuals. This breach surpasses the scale of the infamous Target data breach in 2013, which involved stolen payment card data for 40 million…
Data Protection Compliance Tightens Amid Rising Cybersecurity Concerns As adherence to data protection regulations becomes crucial, industries with high-risk profiles, particularly fintech and healthcare, are bracing for intensified scrutiny. This warning comes in light of remarks from Ademikun Adeseyoju, Head of Emerging Services at DataPro, one of Nigeria’s leading credit…
