Picture this: A young computer scientist accidentally stumbles into a live hacking event and walks away having found vulnerabilities in Uber’s system. This isn’t the plot of a tech thriller – it’s the real-life story of Dr. Katie Paxton-Fear, age…
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How Kyocera’s CISO tackles the threat of cyber risk during AI adoption
Kyocera CISO Andrew Smith explains how he’s responded to the cyber risks associated with AI and how businesses can start implementing it. Ever since AI’s meteoric rise to prominence following the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, the technology has…
SIGNAL denies access to user data in Sweden, reverse of what Apple has done
SIGNAL, the encrypted messaging platform based in California, USA, has made a significant announcement regarding its plans to exit Sweden. The reason for this decision stems from the Swedish government’s demands for access to a backdoor into the platform, allowing…
Fortifying the Nation’s Cybersecurity Posture in a New Administration
Cybersecurity and resilience have grown in priority for both the public and private sectors as threat surfaces reach unprecedented scales and threat actors gain new capabilities. The growing scale and complexity of cyber-attacks not only pose a threat to national…
LockBit ransomware gang sends a warning to FBI Director Kash Patel
Recent reports circulating on social media suggest that FBI Director Kash Patel has been targeted by the infamous LockBit ransomware group. According to sources, the gang warned Patel that he is surrounded by subordinates who seem more focused on manipulating…
Personal data of over 3 million US populace leaks in a data breach
Data breaches have become increasingly common in recent years, yet the level of concern surrounding these information leaks has grown significantly. One such breach that has recently come to light involves DISA Global Solutions, a company that provides vital services…
Fortifying Financial Services Cybersecurity with Threat Intelligence and Cybersecurity Automation
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 Insight Report paints a bleak picture of what the year ahead holds for technology security teams worldwide. However, some industries are likely to be worse off than others. The financial sector, for…
Ransomware hackers are more interested in data exfiltration than encryption
As ransomware attacks gained popularity, hackers initially focused on encrypting entire databases and demanding ransom in exchange for decryption keys. However, recent trends suggest a shift in their tactics, with cybercriminals now more interested in stealing data rather than encrypting…
Can Passwordless Tactics Help Thwart Major Cyber Threats?
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become an ongoing concern for organizations and individuals alike. As cyberattacks evolve in sophistication, one of the most significant vulnerabilities remains the traditional password-based authentication system. Passwords, once a cornerstone of online security, are…
AI is coming for your passwords – better make them strong
Weak passwords, as various studies have shown, can be cracked in a second, but now AI can crack even stronger ones in the same amount of time. Language models can and will be used to brute force passwords and organize…