How to Use Pentesting for HIPAA Security Compliance
HIPAA regulatory standards outline the lawful use, disclosure, and safeguarding of protected health information (PHI). Any organization that collects or handles PHI must comply with…
Month: July 2024
Acronis warns of Cyber Infrastructure default password abused in attacks
Image: MidjourneyAcronis warned customers to patch a critical Cyber Infrastructure security flaw that lets attackers bypass authentication on vulnerable servers using default credentials. Acronis Cyber Protect (ACI)…
Ban predictive policing and facial recognition, says civil society
The new Labour government should place an outright ban on artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “predictive policing” and biometric surveillance systems, on the basis they are disproportionately…
Crowdstrike Threat Intelligence data leaked by hackers
The threat actor known as USDoD, infamous for leaking sensitive information from major databases including those of Airbus, TransUnion, and the US Environmental Agency, has…
Meta takes down 63,000 sextortion-related accounts on Instagram
Meta announced the take-down of 63,000 sextortion-related Instagram accounts in Nigeria alone. The action was directed against a group known as Yahoo Boys, a loosely…
Interview: Abhijit Dubey, global CEO, NTT Data
In the 18 months since the launch of ChatGPT introduced the concept of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to the world, most business have played with…
Stellar Cyber Q&A
26 Jul Stellar Cyber Q&A Here are four reasons why an on-premises deployment might be the right choice for your organization. – Stephen Salinas, Head…
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Sustainable innovation at the level of the datacentre
Datacentre industry stakeholders and regulators are expected to expand their energy efficient datacentre criteria to include assessments of IT equipment utilisation and work delivered per…
Russian ransomware gangs account for 69% of all ransom proceeds
Russian-speaking threat actors accounted for at least 69% of all crypto proceeds linked to ransomware throughout the previous year, exceeding $500,000,000. This number is from…
This AI-Powered Cybercrime Service Bundles Phishing Kits with Malicious Android Apps
A Spanish-speaking cybercrime group named GXC Team has been observed bundling phishing kits with malicious Android applications, taking malware-as-a-service (MaaS) offerings to the next level.…
Cyber crisis? How good PR can save your brand
In today’s business environment, cyber security threats are a constant and evolving challenge. From ransomware and phishing attacks to data breaches and advanced persistent threats…
Coinbase UK Fined £3.5 Million For Money Laundering Failures
In a groundbreaking move that underscores the escalating scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges, UK financial regulators have slapped a first of its kind £3.5 million (approximately…