Robert Cottrill, Technology Director at digital transformation firm ANS, discusses the critical balance between the advantages of AI and the risks it imposes on data security and privacy, with a specific focus on large enterprises. The UK Government is significantly boosting its investment through the AI Opportunities Action Plan, propelling…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) The Inadequacy of Isolation for OT Network Safety Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • April 9, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) The disruption of fuel supplies due to extended lines at gas stations across the American Southeast in May 2021 served as a critical…
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a vital arm of the United States Treasury Department responsible for supervising currency transactions within the federal banking landscape, has reported a substantial data breach involving its email infrastructure. In an announcement made recently, the OCC informed Congress that this security…
Espionage Campaign Targets European Organizations Using Innovative RDP Exploits A recent cyber incident has emerged, involving a Russian nation-state cyber actor known as UNC5837, which has effectively exploited lesser-known features of Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to launch espionage campaigns against European organizations. According to a report from the…
Rising Threat of Vishing: Cybercriminals Adapt to New Scams Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, and one of the most recent developments in the world of online fraud is the alarming rise of vishing, or voice phishing. This method of cyber deception diverges from traditional email scams commonly known as…
In today’s increasingly digitized world, cyberattacks have evolved into a significant form of conflict. Among these, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have emerged as one of the most pervasive and disruptive methods employed by malicious actors. Often merely regarded as temporary disruptions to online services, the implications of these…
In a stark reminder of the ramifications of inadequate data security, the recent breach at 23andMe has exposed the vulnerabilities inherent in consumer genetic testing services. In October 2023, the well-known genetic testing provider revealed a significant security incident impacting nearly 7 million users, with sensitive personal and genetic information…
David Munroe, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the National Hockey League (NHL), emphasized the critical importance of tailoring cloud security to meet specific business requirements and developer insights during a recent audio interview with Information Security Media Group. He asserted that a well-constructed cloud security strategy is essential…
The Evolving Landscape of Security Service Edge Adoption: Insights from Recent Reports The adoption of Security Service Edge (SSE) is witnessing transformative changes from 2024 to 2025, underscoring substantial shifts in corporate security strategies, cloud integration, and the deployment of Zero Trust principles. The findings from the recent "2024 SSE…
