NIST Shields Against Quantum Computing Threat With New Encryption
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has taken a step forward in securing the future of digital communications by…
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Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign Targeted By Foreign Hackers
The Kamala Harris presidential campaign has recently been thrust into the spotlight following reports of foreign influence in the 2024 United States presidential election. This…
City Of Columbus Cyberattack Fails To Yield Usable Data
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther addressed the public on the recent City of Columbus cyberattack that targeted the city’s IT infrastructure in July 2024, confirming that…
CFOs Champion Third-Party Risk Management
In today’s hyper-connected world, businesses rely heavily on third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners to deliver a wide range of services. While these partnerships create opportunities…
Enzo Biochem Data Breach Costs Company $4.5 Million
New York Attorney General Letitia James, in partnership with her counterparts in Connecticut and New Jersey, emphasized the gravity of Enzo’s failure to protect patient…
August 2024 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes 90 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its August 2024 Patch Tuesday update, addressing multiple vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem. This month’s update features fixes for a total of…
Malware Payloads, Tactics Identified In Active AnyDesk And Microsoft Teams Social Engineering Campaign
On June 20, 2024, security researchers identified multiple intrusion attempts by threat actors utilizing techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) consistent with an ongoing social engineering…
Swedish Data Protection Authority Alleged To Violate GDPR
The Swedish Data Protection Authority (IMY) is being taken to court by the privacy advocacy group noyb for its alleged failure to properly investigate and…
Third-Party Risk Scoring For CEOs
As a CEO, managing third-party risk is a critical aspect of your organization’s overall risk management strategy. With the increasing reliance on third-party vendors and…
India Warns Users To Update Systems
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the government agency responsible for cybersecurity in the country, has issued a high-severity warning about multiple Google Chrome…
Sharjah Finance Dept. Launches New Cyber Defense Center
In a significant stride towards fortifying digital security, the Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) officially inaugurated its new Cyber Defense Center. The inauguration ceremony, held at…
Bayou Vermilion District Cybersecurity Lapses Revealed By Audit
In a recent evaluation, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor highlighted lapses in Bayou Vermilion District cybersecurity. The audit, released earlier this week, highlights the urgent need…