Critical Infrastructure Security, Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations Cyber Agency Urges Critical Infrastructure Operators to Meet Post-Quantum Encryption Deadline Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • March 19, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging critical infrastructure operators to transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2035. This call…
A recent study conducted by the Specops research team highlights the ongoing exploitation of weak passwords by cybercriminals targeting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) ports. The research revealed over 85 million compromised passwords that will be integrated into Specops’ Breached Password Protection service, sourced from a combination of honeypot networks and…
Over the past year, there have been a staggering 502 security incidents across major platforms, including 48 categorized as high-risk, leading to a combined total of 955 hours of significant and critical interruptions—equivalent to an astonishing 120 business days. These findings come from ‘The DevOps Threats Unwrapped’ report, compiled by…
IT Outages Disrupting Healthcare Services: North Carolina Radiology Practice ‘Temporarily Closed’ In a concerning trend, recent cyberattacks have significantly affected small rural healthcare providers, with a notable case involving Pinehurst Radiology in North Carolina, which has been forced to shut down operations while it addresses a cyber incident from January.…
Signal Messaging Platform Under Fire Amidst Allegations of Russian Cyber Activity Recently, the messaging platform Signal has faced scrutiny for its lack of response to claims of cyber threats raised by Ukraine concerning interference from Russian actors. With around 108 million active users globally, Signal has become a focal point…
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…
Cybersecurity Support for Rural Healthcare Remains Critical Amid Ongoing Threats Rural hospitals and smaller healthcare providers continue to face significant cybersecurity challenges, highlighting the ongoing risk of ransomware attacks amidst limited resources. Despite their financial constraints, these medical facilities attract cybercriminals, which can lead to severe operational disruptions and affect…
Major Cyber Campaign Targets Nearly 1 Million Devices: A Review of the Multi-Stage Attack A comprehensive cyber campaign has recently come to light, targeting almost one million devices across a broad spectrum of individuals and organizations. This indiscriminate approach highlights a significant opportunistic strategy employed by the attackers, who aimed…
Investigation into Microsoft’s $13 Billion OpenAI Investment Initiated in 2023 Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • March 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided not to proceed with an investigation into the strategic partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, following Microsoft’s substantial $13 billion investment in the…
