On Thanksgiving Day 2023, as many Americans celebrated, hospitals across the nation faced significant disruptions due to a major ransomware attack affecting facilities in three states. During this incident, critical systems faltered, emergency services were rerouted, and patient care was notably compromised. This incident highlights that cyber threats are not…
Google has sounded the alarm over a recent surge in extortion emails targeting executives from a variety of organizations. These communications, reportedly orchestrated by the infamous Clop ransomware gang, allege that the attackers have compromised sensitive data from the Oracle E-Business Suite applications used by their victims. The demands are…
AI-Powered SASE, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity New CEO Dennis Monner Embarks on Global Expansion Strategy at Open Systems Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • October 3, 2025 Dennis Monner, CEO, Open Systems (Image: Open Systems) Open Systems has appointed Dennis Monner, the former chief commercial…
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, IT leaders must remain vigilant against the continuously evolving threats in the realm of cybersecurity. As attacks become more sophisticated and prevalent, the challenge arises: how can one devise proactive and agile strategies that effectively mitigate risks while optimizing the value of cybersecurity investments? Recent…
Georgia Tech to Settle Lawsuit Over Cybersecurity Allegations for $875,000 Georgia Tech’s research division has agreed to pay $875,000 to the federal government to resolve a lawsuit alleging violations of cybersecurity regulations related to its contract work for the U.S. Department of Defense. This settlement, announced by the Justice Department,…
Cybersecurity experts have revealed a serious vulnerability affecting the Lightning AI Studio, a development platform that, if exploited, poses a significant risk of remote code execution. This flaw has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.4, indicating its critical nature and potential for severe repercussions. The vulnerability permits attackers to…
Government, Industry Specific US Cyber Defense Agency Experiences 65% Furlough Rate Amid Federal Government Shutdown Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 1, 2025 Image: Hamara/Shutterstock The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is facing unprecedented challenges as the U.S. government shutdown results in a furlough of approximately 65% of its staff.…
WestJet, a prominent Canadian airline headquartered in Calgary, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that compromised the personal information of several passengers. The incident came to light on June 13, 2025, prompting the airline to release an initial advisory shortly thereafter. The breach was identified when WestJet noticed unusual activity within…
Government, Industry Specific, Information Sharing Experts Warn of Risks to Public-Private Cyberthreat Sharing Amid Legislative Uncertainty Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • September 30, 2025 Image: Bryan Brazil/Shutterstock As the expiration of a pivotal statute that shields companies from liability for sharing cyberthreat indicators approaches, experts are raising concerns about the implications…
