Traditional vulnerability and application security tools are failing in cloud-native environments. It’s not that these tools aren’t good at what they do. The fact is, they weren’t designed for the particular challenges presented by dynamic cloud environments. These tools rely…
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The CVE Crisis: Why Reactive Patching is Obsolete
The rapid escalation of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) has become a critical concern for security teams. Five years ago, approximately 50 new CVEs were identified daily. Today, that number has surged to roughly 140. This unabated increase in vulnerabilities…
What should we learn from International Anti Ransomware Day
International Anti-Ransomware Day is observed annually on May 12th, following its official declaration by INTERPOL in 2022. The day serves as a crucial reminder for businesses to maintain updated data backups and have a disaster recovery plan in place—measures that…
DragonForce Ransomware targeting M&S vows not to target Russia or Soviet Union
In a surprising twist, DragonForce Ransomware, the group responsible for a recent attack on UK retailer Marks & Spencer, has made an unusual public plea. The group is reportedly asking other cybercriminal organizations to avoid targeting businesses operating in Russia…
Can Your Photos Stored Online Cause Privacy Concerns
In this digital age, photos have become one of the most shared and stored types of content online. Whether it’s a picture shared on social media, an image saved to a cloud service, or even photos attached to an email,…
No cyber threat to India ATMs from Pakistan Ransomware Attack
In recent days, relations between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan have become increasingly tense following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, launched “Operation Sindoor” earlier this week…
Ransomware Resurgence: 5 Lessons from Healthcare’s Cyber Frontlines
Healthcare leaders are facing a mounting security crisis: More than two-thirds of healthcare organizations experienced ransomware attacks in 2024. Five of the top 10 ransomware attacks last year involved healthcare, and recovery costs averaged more than $2.5 million per incident. …
The Rising Sophistication of Social Media Spoofing
Social media platforms have become essential to our everyday communication for both personal use and professional business operations. Platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook are widely used by organizations for marketing objectives, helping communicate brand messaging and attracting potential…
Your Apps Are Leaking: Understanding and Preventing Mobile Data Exposure
In our hyperconnected world, mobile devices are no longer a convenience but central to how businesses operate and communicate. As organizations increasingly embrace mobility and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, a hidden risk is quietly growing within the apps we rely on…
Still Running Windows 10? Cybercriminals Thank You.
When Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, unpatched vulnerabilities will become permanent entry points for cybercriminals. After Windows 7 lost support, malware infections surged by 125%—Windows 10 users can expect a similar wave of attacks. In 2023, the…