Explore topics such as Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Events, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. CISO Joe Carson Discusses How NATO’s Locked Shields Enhances Defense Readiness Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 14, 2025 Joe Carson, Chief Security Evangelist and Advisory CISO, Segura Every year, the imaginary island nation of Berylia…
A significant security breach at PrepHero, a college recruiting platform, has revealed millions of unencrypted records containing sensitive personal information, including passport images of student-athletes. Recent findings exposed over three million personal records of young athletes and their coaches unprotected online. This discovery was made by Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity…
International Anti-Ransomware Day is commemorated on May 12 each year, following Interpol’s 2022 proclamation. This day serves as a vital reminder for organizations to keep their data backups current and to implement a robust disaster recovery strategy. Such precautions are crucial for minimizing system downtime and mitigating data loss during…
Social media has become integral to both personal and professional communication, with platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook serving as vital tools for marketing and engagement. This widespread usage has also rendered these platforms attractive targets for cybercriminals, who exploit their trustworthiness in their phishing schemes. Recent developments in social…
Cybersecurity Breaches Surge Across Africa in Early 2025 In January 2025, numerous African nations faced an alarming rise in cybersecurity breaches, compromising millions of online accounts across the continent. This surge reflects an ongoing struggle with digital security vulnerabilities that many countries are grappling with as they increase their digital…
The healthcare sector is grappling with an escalating security crisis, as over two-thirds of healthcare organizations reported experiencing ransomware attacks in 2024. In what can only be described as a troubling trend, five of the top ten ransomware incidents last year targeted healthcare facilities, with recovery costs averaging more than…
Data Breach at Alvin ISD Raises Questions over Notification Delays ALVIN, Texas (KTRK) — ABC13 is urging the Office of the Attorney General to clarify why it took until May 2nd to disclose information about a significant data breach affecting Alvin Independent School District (ISD). The breach, which occurred in…
In a significant escalation of cyber threats, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the UK has raised alarms in response to a series of ransomware attacks targeting high-profile businesses such as Harrods, Marks & Spencer, and Co-Op. As malicious actors have increasingly focused on the retail sector, the NCSC’s…
The landscape of cybersecurity is witnessing a significant transformation, with hackers increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the sophistication of their attacks. Cybercriminals have adapted their strategies, employing AI to execute convincing phishing scams, which often replicate real voices and writing styles with alarming accuracy. This evolution allows them to…
