In a concerning development within the cybersecurity landscape, a new iteration of ransomware has shifted focus from traditional file-encrypting tactics to a more sophisticated type of malware that targets the Central Processing Unit (CPU). Hackers have long exploited file-encrypting malware that locks users out of their data, demanding cryptocurrency for…
Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Concerns Raised Over White House IT Strategy Amid Deregulation Goals Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 12, 2025 Image: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock The White House has announced an initiative to simplify federal information technology procurement through the General Services Administration’s “OneGov” strategy. This strategy aims to centralize purchasing…
Data Privacy, Data Security Texas Accuses Google of Geolocation, Incognito Mode, and Biometric Violations Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 12, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) Texas has finalized a settlement of nearly $1.4 billion with Alphabet, the parent company of Google, following allegations that the tech giant breached state privacy laws.…
In today’s digital landscape, photographs rank among the most widely shared and stored forms of online content. Whether through social media, cloud services, or email attachments, personal imagery circulates extensively across the web. Despite the undeniable convenience of online photo storage, significant privacy issues often go unnoticed. This article examines…
Recent concerns have emerged regarding the significant volumes of personal data stored online, often unbeknownst to individuals. Many may be alarmed to discover that sensitive information, such as medical records, financial data, and private communications, is routinely archived in cloud systems by the organizations and government agencies with which they…
Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Vats Srivatsan Appointed Interim CEO at WatchGuard Following Prakash Panjwani’s Departure Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • May 8, 2025 Vats Srivatsan, interim CEO of WatchGuard (Image: WatchGuard) Vats Srivatsan, the former Chief Operating Officer of SentinelOne, has been appointed as…
Organizations often assume their encryption protocols provide solid protection, only to face revelations from emerging threats that challenge this belief. The advent of quantum computing and the shifting landscape of cryptographic vulnerabilities compel security teams to reassess their defensive measures before it becomes a critical issue. Cybercriminals are already capturing…
Microsoft Embraces Passwordless Logins as Default Option In a significant move toward enhancing cybersecurity, Microsoft has announced that it will make passwordless logins the standard method for creating new accounts. This initiative marks a pivotal shift away from traditional passwords, which have historically posed several security challenges for both businesses…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Baltimore Public Schools Data Breach; Disney Menu Hacker Sentenced Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • May 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles reports on cybersecurity incidents across the globe. This week’s highlights include a notable increase…
