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Cygna Labs Introduces DNS Firewall Service for VitalQIP Customers Overview Cygna Labs, a software developer specializing in enterprise security and compliance technology, has announced the availability of its DNS Firewall Service for VitalQIP customers. This service provides a constantly updated threat feed to VitalQIP DNS appliances, enabling the detection and blocking of malware queries. By…
Companies Face Challenges in Cyber Insurance Policies Increase in Premiums and Decrease in Coverage Companies are facing a difficult situation when it comes to their cyber insurance policies. As significant breaches and growing payouts have continued to make headlines, insurers have responded by raising premiums and granting less coverage. According to the “2023 State of…
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Boosts Funding for National Cybersecurity Alliance’s HBCU Program Investigating the Grant In an effort to address the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals and promote diversity in the field, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) has received a significant grant of $200,000 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The funding will support the NCA’s Historically Black…
A Disturbing Trend: Online Scams and Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia Billions of Dollars at Stake A recently released report by the United Nations has shed light on the alarming issue of online scam operations in Southeast Asia. According to the report, these illegal activities generate billions of dollars in profits by exploiting hundreds of…
New Survey Reveals Alarming Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in the Education Sector Introduction A recent survey conducted by cybersecurity vendor Netwrix has unveiled concerning findings regarding the state of cybersecurity within the education sector. The survey, which included responses from 1,610 IT and security professionals in over 100 countries, discovered that a staggering 69% of organizations in…
Democratizing the Cybercrime Landscape: The Rise of SapphireStealer Introduction The world of cybercrime is constantly evolving, and one recent phenomenon that is causing concern among cybersecurity experts is the rise of an open source infostealer called “SapphireStealer.” This malware, initially published by a Russian hacker named Roman Maslov, has quickly gained popularity among cybercriminals due…
Paramount Global and Forever 21 Data Breaches Expose Thousands to Cyberattacks Media giant Paramount Global and fashion retailer Forever 21 have recently suffered data breaches that have compromised the personally identifiable information (PII) of thousands of individuals. These breaches not only pose a significant threat to the affected individuals but also create opportunities for follow-on…
A Pair of Data Breaches Expose Thousands to Follow-On Attacks Introduction Two major data breaches have recently shaken the business world, affecting media giant Paramount Global and fashion retailer Forever 21. In the case of Forever 21, personally identifiable information (PII) for 539,000 consumers was accessed by hackers, while Paramount Global revealed that cyber attackers…
The UK and Kuwait Partner to Strengthen National Cybersecurity Background The governments of the United Kingdom and Kuwait have recently reached an agreement aimed at bolstering Kuwait‘s national cybersecurity capabilities. The partnership comes as part of Kuwait‘s ongoing efforts to invest in cybersecurity and align its activities with global best practices. The agreement was signed…
Apple‘s 2024 Security Research Device Program: Enhancing iPhone Security Introduction Apple, renowned for its commitment to user privacy and security, has designated its latest flagship device, the iPhone 14 Pro, as the target for research in its forthcoming 2024 Security Research Device Program. This program invites security researchers to apply for the opportunity to collaborate…