Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime New Report Unveils North Korean Operatives in Leading Blockchain and Web3 Initiatives Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 14, 2025 A detail from the Monument to Party Founding in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Image: Anton Ivanov/Shutterstock) A recent investigation by a cybersecurity firm highlights…
Google Alerts U.S. Retailers to Potential Threat from Scattered Spider Cybercriminals Google’s Threat Intelligence unit has released a critical advisory for U.S. retailers, warning them of the imminent risk posed by the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider. This group is suspected of orchestrating a range of significant cyberattacks targeting…
The healthcare sector has emerged as a prominent target for cyber attacks this year, with several significant data breaches reported in just the first few months. One of the most alarming incidents involved a breach at Blue Shield of California, resulting in the unauthorized exposure of personal data belonging to…
Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Hackers Deploying Infostealers for Data and Credential Theft Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 24, 2025 Image: David G Hayes / Shutterstock In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks aimed at cloud infrastructures was documented, with malicious actors exploiting misconfigurations and single sign-on functionalities…
As China intensifies its global digital strategy, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about the evolving landscape of hacking activities attributed to long-established groups. Notably, the tactics employed by these organizations are converging, resulting in a more sophisticated and intricate fabric of cyber threats. This transformation includes improved camouflage techniques by…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management New Evidence Emerges of Chinese Cyber Operations Targeting Ivanti Products Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • April 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent investigation has revealed that a suspected cyberespionage group from China has been targeting Ivanti’s VPN appliances, installing…
Data Security , Government , Industry Specific Sensitive Information of Senior Trump Officials Exposed Following Security Breach Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • March 28, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The personal contact information and vital details of key advisors to former U.S. President Donald Trump have been reportedly made accessible through various commercial…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Security Operations Historic $32 Billion Security Acquisition Set to Enhance AI-Driven Multi-Cloud Solutions Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 18, 2025 In an unprecedented move within the cybersecurity landscape, Google has announced its acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion. This transaction marks the largest-ever…
3rd Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development SysTrack LsiAgent Installer Flaw Elevates Local Privileges Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Microsoft installer for SysTrack LsiAgent, a product by Lakeside Software, enabling users with…
