The Ladies’ College has reported a significant cybersecurity incident that occurred on June 24, 2024, when the institution discovered it was unable to access several on-premises servers. Upon investigation, unauthorized access was identified, leading to the encryption of some systems with ransomware. While the majority of the compromised data did…
Understanding the Escalating Cybersecurity Threats for SMBs In an era where cybersecurity breaches dominate headlines, the visibility of these risks extends beyond large enterprises to encompass small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and the public at large. This growing awareness among SMBs highlights the pressing need to bolster their security measures.…
On Thursday, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) included a recently patched security vulnerability affecting Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This update comes in response to indications that the flaw is being actively exploited in…
The events of 2020 have undeniably shaped the landscape of cybersecurity, marking a year fraught with unprecedented challenges. As organizations shifted to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity professionals grappled with the significant increase in remote access to critical company assets, prompting a wave of new security concerns.…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cybercrime, Cybercrime as-a-Service Public-Private Collaboration Essential for Ransomware Response, Asserts Anne Neuberger Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 27, 2025 Anne Neuberger, former Deputy NSA for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, White House (Image: ISMG) At a recent event in London, Anne Neuberger, former Deputy National Security Adviser for…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Ransomware Experts Warn: Companies Acquiring SSL VPNs During M&A Are Vulnerable Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG A recent surge in ransomware attacks has led to a concerning trend where cybercriminals target SSL VPN devices typically used…
Surge in Cyber Attacks Signals Heightened Threat Landscape as Holiday Season Approaches As summer transitions into fall, cybersecurity landscapes are witnessing significant surges in malicious activity. The month of September recorded a noteworthy 28% increase in cyber incidents compared to August, according to the NCC. This momentum has continued into…
In today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape, ransomware remains a particularly daunting challenge. It has evolved to become increasingly destructive, persistent, and difficult to combat, showing no indications of abating. Organizations that fall prey to ransomware attacks often experience extensive data loss, operational disruptions, costly recovery processes, potential legal ramifications, and…
A Year of Increased Cyber Threats: Espionage, Ransomware, and Ideological Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia Overview of Saudi Arabia’s Cyber Threat Landscape: As Saudi Arabia steps into 2025, it is contending with an exceptionally complex and turbulent cyber threat environment. Various factors contribute to this landscape, including state-sponsored espionage, sophisticated ransomware…
