Enhancing Cyber Resilience with CVSS: Understanding the Latest Developments in Vulnerability Scoring In late 2023, the unveiling of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) version 4.0 marked a significant advancement in vulnerability assessment methodologies. This updated framework, replacing its predecessor CVSS v3.0, focuses on improving the evaluation of vulnerabilities for…
In a recent address at the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, cybersecurity experts John Riggi and Richard Staynings emphasized the significant cybersecurity threats that arise from third-party vendors and associated organizations. Riggi, a former FBI special agent and a national advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, highlighted…
Finance & Banking, Industry Specific, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Summit on Nov. 7 to Address Evolving Cyber Risks in Finance Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 4, 2024 Leading cybersecurity professionals will gather on November 7 for ISMG’s Financial Services Summit to address financial sector vulnerabilities. (Image: Shutterstock) The 2024…
CrushFTP Users Urged to Update Following Newly Discovered Vulnerability The CrushFTP enterprise file transfer software has been hit by a security vulnerability that is reportedly being exploited in active attacks. In a recent advisory, CrushFTP informed its users that versions of the software prior to 11.1 are susceptible to a…
The Spiraling Costs of Cyberattacks: A Deep Dive into Their Financial Impact Cybersecurity breaches are increasingly prevalent, posing severe consequences for both individuals and businesses. As organizations work to understand the motivations behind such attacks, it’s imperative to address a more pressing concern: the extensive financial ramifications of cybercrime. Data…
The Rise of IoT-Driven DDoS Attacks: A Growing Threat to Security The Internet of Things (IoT) is significantly reshaping operational efficiencies across various industries, including healthcare and logistics. However, its rapid proliferation is accompanied by escalating security risks, particularly in the form of IoT-driven Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. This phenomenon…
Data Breach Claims Allege Unauthorized Access to Nokia’s Internal Systems Hackers have reportedly infiltrated Nokia, one of the global leaders in telecommunications, by exploiting vulnerabilities in a third-party contractor’s systems. This breach has led to the alleged theft of critical internal data, including SSH keys, source code, and internal credentials,…
The FBI has raised alarms about a rising trend of dual ransomware attacks targeting organizations, a phenomenon that has been increasingly observed since July 2023. These coordinated attacks involve the deployment of multiple ransomware variants against a single victim, with notable malware strains including AvosLocker, Diamond, Hive, Karakurt, LockBit, Quantum,…
Gmail, frequently regarded as one of the safest email platforms, is currently grappling with a surge of security incidents that are alarming its user base. Insights from Google’s Threat Analysis team indicate that numerous Gmail users have fallen prey to advanced phishing schemes linked to a malicious security reset tactic…
