Manufacturers of perimeter security appliances, which encompass devices like CCTV systems, firewalls, radar technologies, and access control solutions, have increasingly overlooked the need to embed strong security features into their products. This oversight leaves these devices vulnerable, contributing to a surge in ransomware incidents. A recent annual threat report published…
Gartner’s First-Ever Ranking of Cyber-Physical Security Vendors Highlights a Shift in Market Dynamics In a comprehensive new report by Gartner, the cyber-physical security landscape has been significantly illuminated, spotlighting the leading vendors within this niche sector. Not only have traditional players like Microsoft entered the fray, but dedicated operational technology…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Lee Enterprises Recovering From Ransomware Attack, Ivanti POC Released Anviksha More (@AnvikshaMore) • February 20, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG This week, ISMG provides a summary of notable cybersecurity incidents globally, highlighting an FBI warning regarding Ghost ransomware, Google addressing…
Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Guidance Aimed at Enhancing Rapid Compromise Detection for Enterprises Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 5, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, the Five Eyes intelligence coalition has released a set of minimum security requirements aimed at edge device vendors.…
Security Breach Exposes Sensitive Data at UnitedHealth Group and Highlights AI Vulnerabilities In what is now considered the largest medical data breach in U.S. history, UnitedHealth Group disclosed a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The incident, which occurred in February 2024, compromised the personal and health information of…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Target Unpatched Microsoft, Sophos, Fortinet, and Ivanti Products Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant breach, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting vulnerabilities in the telecommunications networks of the U.S. and…
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…
