Governance & Risk Management, Incident & Breach Response, Insider Threat Everfox Acquires Yakabod to Enhance Cyber Incident Response and Insider Risk Management Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • November 1, 2024 Sean Berg, CEO, Everfox (Image: Everfox) Everfox has announced its acquisition of Yakabod, a company previously led by the former Chief…
The Medusa Ransomware group has potentially orchestrated one of the largest data breaches in the history of U.S. pathology laboratories, impacting over 1.8 million patients associated with Summit Pathology Laboratory in Colorado. This incident highlights significant vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector, raising alarming questions regarding data security practices in an…
Cybersecurity experts have identified a significant vulnerability in Replicate, an artificial intelligence (AI)-as-a-service provider, potentially allowing malicious actors to access proprietary AI models and sensitive user data. The disclosure was made by the cloud security firm Wiz, which reported that the flaw could have resulted in unauthorized access to AI…
In a revealing report, UK cybersecurity firm Sophos has highlighted a prolonged and intricate battle with a group of hackers based in Chengdu, China. This confrontation, which has persisted for over five years, underscores a troubling reality in the cybersecurity landscape: devices that are designed to shield organizations from cyber…
Volt Typhoon, APT31, APT41 Target Sophos Firewall Devices: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity In a significant disclosure, firewall manufacturer Sophos reported a sustained five-year assault by various Chinese state-sponsored hacking groups on its security appliances. The revelation, described by Sophos as a crucial wake-up call for the cybersecurity sector, highlights…
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Wednesday the dismantling of what it claims to be “likely the world’s largest botnet,” which was composed of approximately 19 million compromised devices. These infected machines were made available to various malicious actors for a variety of cybercrimes. This extensive botnet,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Threat Intelligence Insight Partners-Led Round Drives US Expansion and Enhances Threat Intelligence Capabilities for Filigran Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • October 30, 2024 Samuel Hassine, Co-founder and CEO, Filigran (Image: Filigran) A Paris-based cyber threat management firm, led by a former…
In recent years, an alarming surge in ransomware attacks has left small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) facing unprecedented security threats. These escalating cyber incidents have not only jeopardized sensitive data but have also led to significant operational downtime and financial strain. Continuous assaults on SMBs often translate into millions lost…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced on Thursday the inclusion of a significant security vulnerability associated with the Oracle WebLogic Server in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This action follows compelling evidence that the flaw is actively being exploited in the wild, raising concerns for organizations…
