Artificial intelligence (AI) has swiftly transitioned from a speculative concept to a critical business asset. Recent research by Semarchy indicates that a striking 75% of organizations are gearing up to invest in AI technologies by 2025. This rising interest underscores AI’s potential to reshape operational workflows and enhance strategic decision-making.…
Data Breach Affects Millions at Blue Shield of California Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health insurance organization, has announced a significant breach of its members’ personal information, likely due to a misconfiguration or an insider threat. The incident has impacted over 4.7 million members, leading to unauthorized access by…
In a significant measure to safeguard user privacy, Apple Inc. has alerted its extensive base of 1.8 billion iPhone users to uninstall the Google-owned Chrome browser from their devices amid growing concerns over privacy and security implications. Apple has expressed unease about Chrome’s methods of collecting, processing, and storing user…
The age-old adage, “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t,” often implies that familiarity with risks is preferable. However, in the realm of cybersecurity, this perspective presents significant pitfalls. The “devils” we are familiar with are known vulnerabilities—documented flaws in software and applications that are on the…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has unveiled its Internet Crime Report for 2024, highlighting a remarkable escalation in losses attributed to cybercrime, which now stand at approximately $16.6 billion. This staggering sum stems from a wealth of complaints received by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), which operates as…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. government body responsible for securing the nation’s vital infrastructure, announced a significant policy change. Effective April 20, 2025, CISA will prohibit its threat hunting team from using VirusTotal, a popular tool in the cybersecurity arsenal. This decision aligns with CISA’s evolving…
The dynamics between insurance providers and their clients are often seen as contentious: one entity hesitates to pay premiums while the other is equally reluctant to make payouts when necessary. However, the realm of cyber insurance can break this mold. In light of a rapidly evolving threat landscape, cyber insurance…
Lattica Emerges from Stealth with Innovative FHE Platform, Secures $3.25 Million in Pre-Seed Funding On April 23, 2025, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Lattica, a pioneering platform utilizing Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) for secure AI cloud services, announced its emergence from stealth along with the successful closure of a $3.25 million…
The Fog Ransomware gang has surged into the spotlight with an audacious demand for $1 trillion from its victims, marking a shift in the tactics of cybercriminals. Unlike typical ransom situations, this demand appears to draw inspiration from an unconventional source—Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, commonly referred to as…
