The frequency and intensity of cyberthreats seem to be increasing despite businesses’ ongoing efforts to thwart malicious actors. Honeywell, a global technology and manufacturing firm that also provides cybersecurity solutions, reported a 46% rise in ransomware extortion attacks between…
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Telegram’s Alleged Ties to Russian Intelligence Raise Global Surveillance Fears
A new investigation by Russian media outlet Important Stories, in collaboration with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), has sparked fresh scrutiny over Telegram’s connections to Russia’s intelligence services. The popular messaging platform, long regarded for its…
DanaBot Malware Network Disrupted After Researchers Discover Key Flaw
In a major breakthrough, cybersecurity experts uncovered a major weakness in the DanaBot malware system that ultimately led to the disruption of its operations and criminal charges against its operators. DanaBot, which has been active since 2018, is known…
M&S Faces £300M Loss After Cyberattack Involving DragonForce and Scattered Spider
Marks & Spencer has resumed its online services after a serious cyberattack earlier this year that disrupted its operations and is expected to slash profits by £300 million. The British retail giant’s digital operations were hit hard, and recent…
Data Security Posture Insights: Overcoming Complexity and Threat Landscape
In today’s competitive landscape, it is becoming more critical for businesses to find ways to adapt their data security, governance, and risk management strategies to the volatile economy by increasing efficiency or lowering costs while maintaining the structure, consistency,…
AI Integration Raises Alarms Over Enterprise Data Safety
Today’s digital landscape has become increasingly interconnected, and cyber threats have risen in sophistication, which has significantly weakened the effectiveness of traditional security protocols. Cybercriminals have evolved their tactics to exploit emerging vulnerabilities, launch highly targeted attacks, and utilise…
GrayAlpha Exposed: Deploys Malware via Infection Vectors
Experts from Insikt Group have found new infrastructure linked with GrayAlpha, a cybercrime gang overlapping with the financially motivated group called FIN7. Fin7 has been in the cybercrime game since 2013 and is known as one of the most infamous…
AI Skills Shortage Deepens as Enterprise Demand Grows Faster Than Talent Supply
The shortage of skilled professionals in artificial intelligence is becoming a major concern for enterprises, as organizations race to adopt the technology without a matching increase in qualified talent. The latest Harvey Nash Digital Leadership report, released by Nash…
United Natural Foods Confirms Network Disruption from Cyberattack
United Natural Foods Inc.’s operations were disrupted by a serious cybersecurity incident. There have been widespread supply chain issues and widespread product shortages at Whole Foods Market locations all over the United States due to the company’s failure to…
Understanding the Dynamic threat Landscape of Ransomware Attacks
The constant expansion of cyber threats, particularly malware and ransomware, necessitates our undivided attention. Our defence strategy must evolve in tandem with the threats. So far this year, ransomware has targeted Frederick Health Medical Group, Co-op Supermarkets, and Marks…