Cybersecurity threats are an ever-present danger in today’s interconnected world, and one of the most insidious types of breaches involves hackers gaining access to a computer network and remaining undetected for long periods. These attackers, often referred to as “advanced…
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Experts React: Coinbase Discloses Breach, Faces Up to $400 Million in Losses
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has disclosed a significant data breach that exposed sensitive customer information, including government-issued IDs. The attackers contacted Coinbase on May 11, demanding a $20 million ransom to prevent the public release of the…
Mitigating Insider Threats and Zombie Accounts Amid Workforce and Contract Changes
The recent Twitter data leak, which exposed the personal information of 2.8 billion users, serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities organizations face when disgruntled employees or contractors retain access to sensitive systems. This incident, suspected to be an…
Beyond the hype: The hidden security risks of AI agents and MCP
As AI rapidly evolves from a novelty to a necessity, businesses across every industry are feeling the pressure to integrate it into their operations, products, and services. What was once a forward-looking initiative has now become a critical component of…
Ransomware attacks on education sector go unreported for months
Countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Canada have established cyber laws that require organizations affected by ransomware attacks to report these incidents within a specific time frame. These mandatory reporting windows typically range between 48 to…
Dior likely hit by ransomware attack
In a concerning development, Dior, the iconic French luxury fashion brand, has reportedly been targeted by a cyber attack that appears to be a form of ransomware. According to the latest updates, hackers seem to have gained unauthorized access to…
AI Governance Is Your Competitive Edge If You Treat It That Way
For years, we’ve watched technology initiatives stumble not because they failed to innovate, but because they failed to govern. Now, with artificial intelligence reshaping industries at breakneck speed, many organizations are falling into the same trap: rushing ahead with AI…
Insider Threat fetches $400m loss to Coinbase
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, has been the target of a significant cyber attack, potentially leading to losses ranging from $180 million to $400 million in the current financial year. This forecast comes from…
Google warns of US retail cyber attacks and M & S insurance payout to cost £100m
Google Issues Warning to U.S. Retailers About the Growing Threat of Scattered Spider Cyberattacks Google’s Threat Intelligence team has issued an urgent warning for U.S. retail businesses, cautioning that they could soon become targets of a highly sophisticated cybercriminal group…
Data Protection Market: Endless Possibilities to Ensure a Secure Future
Do you know that the average cost of a data breach is expected to reach over USD 4 million by the end of 2025, having already reached around USD 4.86 million globally in 2024. Data leaks and cyberattacks have increased…