MoD fined after breach of Afghan staffers’ data put lives at risk
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been landed with a £350,000 fine after a series of internal email blunders in September 2021 exposed the personal…
Month: December 2023
Senate Confirms Harry Coker, Jr. As National Cyber Director
Harry Coker: A Seasoned Leader with a Rich Background Harry Coker, Jr. brings to the role an impressive four-decade career, blending his expertise from both…
Ukraine’s Largest Telecom Provider Targeted
A powerful cyberattack has affected Kyivstar, the largest telecommunications company in Ukraine, causing phone and internet services to be disrupted for people nationwide. Kyivstar confirmed…
Rhysida Ransomware targets Sony Insomniac
Sony has initiated an inquiry into a security breach affecting its game developer division, ‘Insomniac Games.’ The investigation has confirmed that the incident resulted in…
Guide: Application security posture management deep dive
Distinguishing real, business-critical application risks is more challenging than ever. A siloed, ad hoc approach to AppSec generates noisy false positives that overwhelm under-resourced security…
Toyota Financial Services Cyberattack: The Cyber Express Update
In a recent development following The Cyber Express’ report on the Toyota Financial Services cyberattack, the European branch of the Japanese automaker’s financing and leasing…
Alleged Cyberattack On Wondrium Exposes 60 GB Data
The notorious Akira ransomware group has targeted Wondrium, an expansive online education platform covering a multitude of subjects. The alleged cyberattack on Wondrium raises alarms…
Stowe Australia in simplification drive for its security platforms – Security
Australian industrial electrical contractor Stowe Australia is pursuing a strategy of simplification as part of its ongoing investment in strengthening its cyber defence capabilities. Image…
December 2023 Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixed 4 critical flaws
December 2023 Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixed 4 critical flaws Pierluigi Paganini December 13, 2023 Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for December 2023 addressed 33 vulnerabilities…
Lazarus Operation Blacksmith Attacking Organizations Worldwide
The Lazarus Group is a notorious North Korean state-sponsored hacking organization known for:- Cyber espionage Financial Theft Destructive attacks They have been implicated in high-profile…
New Rhysida Ransomware Attacking Government and IT Industries
Hackers use ransomware to encrypt victims’ files and demand payment (usually in cryptocurrency) for the decryption key. This malicious tactic allows them to extort money…
Ensuring a Secure Future: Global Guidelines for AI Security
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and societies, offering unprecedented opportunities and efficiencies. However, with the increasing integration of AI into various facets of…