Granite School District Data Breach Sparks Legislative Focus on Cybersecurity In December 2023, Granite School District in Salt Lake City became the latest victim of a significant data breach, affecting approximately 450,000 current and former students. The incident has garnered the attention of the Utah Legislature, particularly the state’s School…
Governance & Risk Management, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Patch Management Warning Issued for Active Zero-Day Vulnerability as Device Configurations Are Exposed Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Fortinet has issued an urgent alert to users of its firewall products, advising them to apply patches for…
Fortinet, a notable player in the American cybersecurity landscape, is currently in the spotlight due to alarming reports suggesting that it may have inadvertently exposed its customers to a serious cyber risk. This situation escalated when Arctic Wolf, a competing firm, publicly disclosed the details of the threat, igniting a…
Telefonica Suffers Significant Cyber Breach, Data Exposed Online Telefonica, the leading telecommunications provider in Spain, recently confirmed a substantial data breach affecting its internal Jira ticketing system, with sensitive information now circulating on Breach Forums, a platform known for cybercriminal activity. The breach is attributed to the exploitation of compromised…
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream have joined the expanding list of U.S. telecommunications companies targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers as part of the Salt Typhoon cyber campaign. This development underscores the continued vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the face of foreign espionage…
Data Protection and Cybersecurity Stocks Diverge in 2024: Analysis and Implications In 2024, cyber security stocks exhibited polarized performance, with companies focused on data protection experiencing significant gains largely driven by rising investments in artificial intelligence. In contrast, established firms in the vulnerability management segment faced double-digit declines in stock…
In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure has been observed, particularly focusing on network devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS) systems. This surge reflects a concerning trend where threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to compromise essential services, thus heightening security risks for businesses and government entities alike. Among the…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the complexities surrounding business ecosystems have intensified, prompting organizations to develop multifaceted protective measures. Marty McDonald of Optiv and Rob Rachwald of Palo Alto Networks recently shared crucial insights on addressing these challenges during a discussion with Information Security Media Group (ISMG). Their…
The recent uptick in malicious cyber activity has highlighted critical sectors at risk, particularly in the realm of Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare and Nation-State Attacks, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. National Security Officials Share Intelligence on a Cyberespionage Campaign Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 25, 2024 Chinese hackers are…
