Sellafield Fined £332,500 for Cybersecurity Failures at Nuclear Facility
Sellafield Ltd faces a hefty fine due to alarming cybersecurity failures impacting the management of its nuclear facility in Cumbria,...
Cybersecurity
CRI Guidance on Avoiding Ransomware Payments: A Critical Resource for Organizations
The Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) has issued vital guidance urging organizations to consider alternatives before making ransomware payments to cybercriminals....
Unlocking the Secrets of Cryptographic Protocols
Cryptographic protocols lie at the heart of securing communications in our increasingly digital world. From online banking to secure messaging...
Phishing Attacks Surge: Attackers Bypass Security Measures with New Tactics
Phishing attacks are on the rise, with a remarkable 28% increase observed in Q2 2024 compared to the previous quarter....
Cybersecurity Spending Increases, Yet Leaders Still Report Vulnerability
Despite an increase in cybersecurity budgets, many security leaders feel vulnerable in the evolving threat landscape, according to Red Canary's...
Critical OT Cybersecurity Guidelines Released by ACSC and CISA
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and CISA have launched vital OT cybersecurity guidelines aimed at protecting critical infrastructure. A...
Critical Vulnerabilities in 80% of Manufacturing Firms at High Risk of Cyberattacks
The manufacturing sector faces significant threats from cyberattacks, with a staggering 80% of firms identified as having critical vulnerabilities. The...
Women in UK Cyber Roles Decline to Just 17% Amidst Industry Growth
In the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, the alarming dip in the share of women holds critical implications for diversity...
Understaffed and Underfunded: ISACA’s Insights on European Security Teams
European security teams are facing overwhelming challenges with understaffing and insufficient funding, as highlighted by ISACA's recent findings. European IT...
T-Mobile Settles for $15.75 Million Over Multiple Data Breaches
T-Mobile has agreed to a $15.75 million settlement due to several data breaches that compromised customer data. This significant penalty...
Ransomware Attack Disrupts UMC Operations, Diverts Emergency Patients
A ransomware attack has severely impacted the University Medical Center (UMC) Health System in Lubbock, Texas, leading to the diversion...
MC2 Data Breach Exposes 100 Million to Fraud Risks
A significant MC2 Data breach has put the personal information of over 100 million US citizens at risk of fraud,...
Employees Secretly Sharing Work Info with AI: A Deep Dive
A significant portion of employees, over a third, are sharing sensitive work information with AI tools without their employer's consent....
Russian Hackers Target Ukrainian Servicemen: Cyber Warfare Intensifies
Russian hackers are increasingly targeting Ukrainian servicemen through messaging apps, underscoring the escalating cyber conflict between the two nations. A...
Strengthening Security and Resilience of Undersea Cables: A Global Urgency
Global leaders are increasingly emphasizing the need to enhance the security and resilience of undersea cables, crucial for safeguarding global...
Growing Iranian Spear Phishing Threat: UK and US Authorities Issue Warning
The growing Iranian spear phishing threat has raised alarm bells as the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and US...
Insufficient Cybersecurity Funding: US State CISOs Face Major Challenges
Insufficient cybersecurity funding is a critical challenge for US state CISOs, impacting their ability to protect citizens and assets effectively....
Cyber-Attacks Impact Over a Third of English Schools: What’s Next?
In the 2023/24 academic year, a staggering 34% of English schools and colleges fell victim to cyber incidents, highlighting critical...
Cybersecurity Skills Gap Threatens Cloud Environment Safety
The cybersecurity skills gap significantly threatens the security of cloud environments, as highlighted by recent research from Check Point Software....
Cyber Policy Recommendations: US Cyberspace Solarium Commission Outlines Ten New Priorities
As the next US president takes office, they will face critical cyber policy measures to fortify the nation's defenses against...
Zero Failure Tolerance in Cybersecurity: Why Embracing Augmented Cybersecurity is Essential
The approach of zero failure tolerance in cybersecurity is a myth organizations need to discard to thrive in today’s digital...
Cybersecurity Incident Impacting Arkansas City Water Treatment Facility
A recent cybersecurity incident at the Arkansas City water treatment facility has raised concerns, but local authorities assure residents that...
JavaScript-Based Phishing Attacks: A Shift in Cybercriminal Tactics
In a concerning evolution of cybercrime, threat actors are increasingly adopting JavaScript-based phishing attacks as their primary method of infection....
US Congress Emails Exposed to Account Hijacking: Security Warnings
Thousands of US Congress staff emails have been exposed to potential account hijacking, raising significant cybersecurity concerns. Security experts are...
