Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH Advisory Highlights Evolving Threats from Play Ransomware Group Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 11, 2025 Image: Getty Images The American Hospital Association (AHA) has issued a warning to hospitals and healthcare organizations regarding an increase in double-extortion attacks by the Play ransomware group.…
Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Threat Intelligence Cognyte Acquires GroupSense to Enhance Cyber Threat Intelligence Capabilities Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • May 23, 2025 Israel-based Cognyte has announced its acquisition of GroupSense, a digital risk protection firm based in Arlington, Virginia, a move intended to bolster its cyber threat intelligence offerings…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Critical Infrastructure Under Siege: Hackers Target Dutch Operations Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 22, 2025 Image: Dutch defense agencies repelled attacks from Russian and Chinese hackers in 2024. (Source: Shutterstock) The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service has revealed…
Cybercriminals, including state-sponsored actors, aggressively capitalized on vulnerabilities in the past year, significantly amplifying the impact of ransomware attacks by targeting a broader range of victims and circumventing defenses with alarming efficiency. According to Verizon’s recently released 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, the detection of ransomware in data breaches surged…
In an escalating series of cyber confrontations, the hacking collective known as CyberAv3ngers has engaged in retaliatory operations against Iranian adversaries, reflecting a tit-for-tat dynamic that underscores a growing threat landscape. This initial wave of CyberAv3ngers hacking, both real and fabricated, is believed to be a response to aggressive actions…
Hackers Leverage Fortinet Vulnerabilities to Establish Persistent Backdoors on FortiGate Devices Recent alerts from Fortinet have revealed a sophisticated method employed by cybercriminals to infiltrate and maintain unauthorized access to FortiGate devices. By exploiting well-known vulnerabilities—identified as FG-IR-22-398, FG-IR-23-097, and FG-IR-24-015—attackers have successfully laid the groundwork for stealthy backdoor entries,…
In this week’s cybersecurity newsletter, we delve into recent developments and critical issues shaping the digital security landscape. As cyber threats evolve, so does the necessity for effective countermeasures. This edition focuses on notable trends, including sophisticated ransomware schemes and the increasing prevalence of state-sponsored cyber activities that pose significant…
Professional Certifications & Continuous Training, Training & Security Leadership, Video Academics Map Out Comprehensive Cyber Education for Future Defenders in the Age of AI April 9, 2025 Keith Martin, Professor of Information Security, Royal Holloway University Cybersecurity education should transcend the mere use of tools; it must equip students with…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) The Inadequacy of Isolation for OT Network Safety Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • April 9, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) The disruption of fuel supplies due to extended lines at gas stations across the American Southeast in May 2021 served as a critical…
