Government, Industry Specific Germany Prepares Legislation for Enhanced Cyber Defense Strategy David Meyer • January 20, 2026 German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference in Tel Aviv on January 12, 2026. (Image: German Federal Ministry of the Interior) Germany aims to significantly…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CEO Nadav Zafrir Addresses Recent Acquisitions and Shifts in AI Strategy Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 20, 2026 Nadav Zafrir, CEO, Check Point Software (Image: Check Point Software) As organizations increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operational…
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith The Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand, Michael Webster, has initiated an inquiry into the recent cybersecurity breach affecting Manage My Health, a platform widely used for managing personal health information. This breach appears to have compromised sensitive data from approximately 120,000…
Since its emergence in December 2015, SamSam ransomware has evolved into a lucrative venture for cybercriminals, extracting nearly $6 million from its victims. Recent findings from Sophos reveal that the operators of SamSam have garnered over $5.9 million, drawn from 233 targeted victims, with an escalating profit trend averaging approximately…
A cybersecurity firm, Trustwave, is facing legal action from Affinity Gaming, a casino operator based in Las Vegas. The lawsuit alleges that Trustwave conducted an investigation deemed “woefully inadequate” in response to a network breach that exposed the casino’s systems. The action highlights growing concerns regarding the effectiveness of cybersecurity…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Findings From WEF’s 2026 Report Show Shifting Cyber Priorities as AI Reshapes Risk Yamini Kalra • January 20, 2026 Cyber-enabled fraud has overtaken ransomware as the primary cybersecurity concern for CEOs as of 2026, according to the World…
Ivanti has announced a significant security vulnerability affecting its Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), previously known as MobileIron Core. This flaw, referred to as CVE-2023-35081 and rated with a CVSS score of 7.8, has reportedly been leveraged in real-world exploit chains by threat actors. The vulnerability affects several supported versions of…
Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH, Industry Specific Federal Agencies Urge HIPAA Entities to Strengthen Security Risk Management Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 19, 2026 HHS is calling on HIPAA-regulated entities, such as hospitals and their third-party associates, to enhance the security of their IT systems, software, and medical devices. (Image: Getty Images)…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Faces Disruption Due to Virus Attack Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a critical player in the semiconductor industry and the exclusive supplier of system-on-chip (SoC) components for Apple’s iPhones and iPads, experienced a significant operational setback following a computer virus outbreak. The incident, which occurred late…
