Signal, the encrypted messaging application, has become a significant target for espionage efforts linked to Russian state actors. As usage of Signal rises among users seeking to evade surveillance, reports from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group indicate an uptick in attempts by Russian-affiliated agents to exploit this platform. These efforts include…
For over ten years, Russia has utilized Ukraine as a proving ground for its cyberwarfare strategies, with hacking techniques often first tested on Ukrainian targets before broader application. Recent alerts from Google have exposed a new espionage tactic employed by Russian hacker groups to intercept messages from Ukrainian users on…
According to a new forecast from Gartner, the acceleration of GenAI adoption poses heightened data breach risks. (Credit: Shutterstock) A recent forecast from Gartner predicts that AI-related data breaches stemming from the cross-border misuse of generative AI (GenAI) could exceed 40% by 2027. The firm asserts that the swift growth…
On January 30, Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) announced a significant data breach that has compromised the sensitive personal and health information of over one million individuals. This incident raises alarms regarding the state of data security within the healthcare sector, as cyberattacks on medical facilities increase in frequency and…
In the final days of the Biden administration, a proposed overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule faced predictions of modification under the incoming Trump administration, according to regulatory attorney Sharon Klein from the law firm Blank Rome. Klein emphasized the necessity of updating the Security Rule, which has remained largely…
Balancing Open Access and Cybersecurity in Education: Insights from Industry Experts In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the education sector are grappling with a dual mandate: facilitating open access to information for students and staff while simultaneously protecting sensitive data against rising cyber threats.…
Critical Infrastructure Security CISA Calls on Software Developers to Enhance Cyber Hygiene Practices Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 7, 2025 New voluntary cybersecurity performance goals target software development security improvements while addressing potential vulnerabilities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging software developers across the IT and product…
Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations Researcher Unveils Bitpixie Attack Techniques to Extract Encryption Keys Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Recent research has unveiled a previously addressed vulnerability within the Windows BitLocker disk encryption system that remains exploitable. This flaw poses significant risks, potentially allowing attackers…
New Cybersecurity Regulations Projected to Cost Healthcare Sector $9 Billion in First Year In response to escalating data breach threats, the Biden administration is proposing a series of stringent cybersecurity regulations aimed at healthcare organizations across the United States. These new rules, prompted by the alarming rise in cyberattacks, particularly…
