It has been announced that the CrowdStrike investigation into PowerSchool’s large-scale data breach that took place in December 2024 has been published. It was determined during the investigation that unauthorized access to the company’s systems occurred four months prior,…
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Seattle Startup Develops AI to Automate Office Work
A new startup in Seattle is working on artificial intelligence (AI) that can take over repetitive office tasks. The company, called Caddi, has recently secured $5 million in funding to expand its technology. Its goal is to reduce manual…
FBI Warns Business Executives About Fake Extortion Scam
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned corporate executives about a new scam designed to trick them into paying large sums of money. Criminals are sending threatening letters claiming to have stolen sensitive company data and demanding a…
Microsoft and Amazon’s Quantum Progress Poses New Risks for Encryption
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have all announced recent advances in quantum computing that are likely to accelerate the timeline for the possible obsolescence of current encryption standards. These developments indicate that it will become increasingly important to address the…
How to Spot and Avoid Malicious Spyware Apps on Your Smartphone
Spyware apps masquerading as legitimate software are a growing threat on app stores, particularly Google Play. These malicious apps can steal personal data, commit financial fraud, and install malware on unsuspecting users’ devices. A Zscaler report found 200 spyware…
Turning The Screws: Pressure Techniques Used by Ransomware Outfits
Over the past ten years, ransomware attacks have increased in frequency and sophistication. While exploits like social engineering and unpatched software may help with an initial breach, it’s the coercive tactics that force victims to make rash and emotionally…
Ransomware Attack on Retirement Services Firm Exposes Thousands of US School Data
A ransomware assault targeting retirement service firm Carruth Compliance Consulting has resulted in a data breach affecting dozens of school districts and thousands of individuals in the US. Carruth Compliance Consulting (CCC) administers retirement savings accounts for public schools…
NTT Data Breach Puts Thousands of Businesses at Risk
An NTT Communications (NTT Com) employee in Tokyo has confirmed that in February, unauthorized access to sensitive data belonging to approximately 18,000 corporate customers was caused by a cyberattack. There is no definitive estimate of how extensive the breach…
DeepSeek AI: Benefits, Risks, and Security Concerns for Businesses
DeepSeek, an AI chatbot developed by China-based High-Flyer, has gained rapid popularity due to its affordability and advanced natural language processing capabilities. Marketed as a cost-effective alternative to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, DeepSeek has been widely adopted by businesses looking for…
Cisco Warns of Critical Security Flaw in IOS XR Software – Immediate Update Recommended
Cisco has issued a security warning about a newly identified vulnerability in its IOS XR Software. This security flaw, labeled CVE-2025-20138, has been rated 8.8 on the CVSS scale, meaning it poses a major risk to affected devices. What Is…