In a groundbreaking development in the realm of ransomware, ALPHV, also known as BlackCAT, has taken an unprecedented step by filing a complaint with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) against a victim who failed to adhere to the stipulated…
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AI In Cybersecurity: Exploring the Opportunities and Dangers
By Dr. Madhu Shashanka, Chief Data Scientist and Co-Founder, Concentric AI If you’ve been keeping with the news surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI), you’re probably in one of two camps – optimistic or concerned. In the rapidly evolving world of…
UK labels AI Tools as a cyber threat to National Elections
Britain has identified the continued use of AI tools as a significant cyber threat to the upcoming national elections slated for January 2025. Emphasizing the increasing difficulty for security experts to track and neutralize these threats, particularly in the context…
Stream Security Takes on CloudSecOps
The cybersecurity industry has been rapidly transforming for well over a decade. With threat actors rapidly finding unique ways to expose vulnerabilities, organizations are constantly seeking the latest technology to protect their proprietary information, such as Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)…
LockBit hiring young hackers to launch ransomware attacks
LockBit, a notorious ransomware gang, has consistently targeted major corporations, with victims ranging from Boeing and DP World to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Allen and Overy. Recent revelations suggest that the hackers achieved their success by…
Navigating Cloud Security Compliance: Understanding FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and Key Differences
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, ensuring robust security measures is paramount. Federal and state governments, along with private enterprises, adhere to specific security compliance frameworks to safeguard sensitive data. This article will delve into the differences between FedRAMP,…
India to make CyberShield mandatory for Vehicles
India has emerged as a trailblazer in proactively addressing the looming threat of cyber attacks on domestically manufactured vehicles. This initiative aligns with guidelines established by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulation,…
PlexTrac Establishes UK and European Operations
Dedicated Organization Established to Deliver the Highest Level of Technical and Business Support to Existing Customers, Prospects and Partners LONDON, England, November 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) – PlexTrac, a pioneer in streamlining offensive security and pentest planning, reporting, and findings delivery, today…
Ransomware attack on Huber Heights drives it into Emergency
Huber Heights, a picturesque city in Ohio, found itself in a state of emergency due to a sophisticated ransomware attack that targeted several of its departments. City Manager Rick Dzik assured residents that efforts were underway to resolve the issue…
How Financial Services Firms Can Use Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) to Save Costs and Fill Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Coverage Gaps
By Anna Tang, Information Security Officer, Data Theorem In recent years, financial services organizations have increasingly moved their applications and infrastructure to the cloud to take advantage of its scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. However, this shift to the cloud has…