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Censys Banks $75M for Attack Surface Management Technology Making Strides in Application Security Censys, a Michigan-based startup, has recently secured $75 million in new funding, signaling a growing interest from venture capital investors in attack surface management technologies. The funding includes a $50 million Series C venture round and $25 million in debt funding. Leading…
## Data Breaches: Personal Information Stolen in City of Philadelphia Email Hack The City of Philadelphia recently announced that personal, health, and financial information was stolen in a cyberattack on its email environment earlier this year. The attack was initially identified on May 24 and involved unauthorized access to certain city email accounts between May…
Record-Breaking Pace: Ransomware Attacks Continue to Soar in Q3 2023 Introduction The frequency and severity of ransomware attacks have reached record levels in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Q3 Global Ransomware Report released by Corvus Insurance. The report, which analyzes data from ransomware leak sites, reveals an alarming 11% increase in ransomware…
Former NSA Employee Pleads Guilty in Espionage Attempt The Case Former National Security Agency (NSA) employee Jareh Dalke has recently pleaded guilty on six counts after his transmission of classified government materials in an espionage attempt. Court documents reveal that while working as an information systems security designer in the summer of 2022, Dalke used…
Malware and Threats Stealth Techniques Used in ‘Operation Triangulation’ iOS Attack Dissected A recent report by Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity vendor, has exposed the stealth techniques used in the iOS zero-click attacks known as ‘Operation Triangulation.’ The attacks targeted the iPhones of dozens of Kaspersky senior employees earlier this year and focused on exercising stealth…
Ransomware Attack on Oman United Insurance Company SAOG: A Call for Stronger Cybersecurity Measures The Threat and Response On the first day of 2020, Oman United Insurance Company SAOG suffered a ransomware attack that compromised their main servers and encrypted critical data. Fortunately, due to the company’s robust backup system, they were able to recover…
Nation-State Canada: Lawmakers Targeted by China-Linked ‘Spamouflage’ Disinformation Introduction The Canadian government has issued a warning about a disinformation campaign targeting Canadian lawmakers that is linked to China. The campaign, known as “Spamouflage,” involves the use of online posts and deepfake videos to spread false information and discredit Canadian politicians. These tactics aim to silence…
Artificial Intelligence Phishing vs. Human Social Engineers: A Comparative Analysis The Impact of AI in Phishing Attacks The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought with it concerns about the potential dangers it poses in various domains, including cybersecurity. In particular, there is growing speculation about the effectiveness and potential damage of AI-generated phishing emails….
Kenya Reports Decrease in Cyber Threats Amid Increased Cybersecurity Training In a recent report from the Kenya Computer Incident Response Team Coordination Centre (KE-CIRT/CC), Kenya has attributed an 11% decrease in cyber threats to the increased training of its frontline cybersecurity personnel and greater cybersecurity awareness. The report, covering the period from July to September…
SecurityWeek’s 2023 ICS Cybersecurity Conference Highlights Industry Concerns and Solutions The annual ICS Cybersecurity Conference, hosted by SecurityWeek, is currently underway in Atlanta. This gathering of professionals from the industrial control systems and operational technology sectors aims to address the evolving cybersecurity challenges that these industries face. With more than 70 presentations scheduled over the…