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Insurance Industry Faces Increasing Cybersecurity Threats The Growing Target on Insurance Companies Insurance companies have become prime targets for cyber attackers due to the abundance of personal, medical, corporate, and other confidential data they hold. In recent years, the number of cyberattacks on insurance companies has surged, with multiple high-profile incidents occurring just in 2023….
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance: Aligning with Cybersecurity Frameworks Introduction In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats loom large, businesses and organizations must prioritize the implementation of robust cybersecurity practices. This is especially true for IT professionals, who play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with industry frameworks and regulatory…
Vulnerabilities companies address impact of exploited Libwebp vulnerability Introduction Recently, companies have been releasing advisories related to the impact of an exploited Libwebp vulnerability on their products. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-4863, has been actively exploited and has been linked to the delivery of spyware to iPhones through a zero-click exploit called BlastPass. While Apple,…
Cyberattack on Johnson Controls Raises Concerns About Physical Security The Breach The recent cyberattack on Johnson Controls International (JCI), a government contractor providing building automation services, has raised serious concerns among officials at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Reports indicate that the attack may have compromised sensitive physical security information, including DHS floor plans….
QR Codes: The Proliferation of a New Security Risk In recent years, we have witnessed the widespread adoption of QR codes in various aspects of our daily lives. From restaurants to public transportation, QR codes have become ubiquitous and are now an integral part of how we access information and interact with services. However, with…
Increasing Concerns over Cisco Vulnerability Raises Cybersecurity Questions “Organizations should implement the mitigation strategies proposed by Cisco, but the danger here is not substantial. If the bad actor has full access to the target environment, then you are already compromised and this is just one way in which they could exploit those permissions to move…
DDoS Attacks on the Rise: A Growing Threat in an Evolving Landscape Introduction In the first half of 2023, approximately 7.9 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks were launched globally, marking a 31% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in cyberattacks is a cause for concern, especially in light of recent global…
Chinese State-Linked Threat Actor Exploits Cisco Routers to Breach Multinational Organizations An Overview of the Breach An old Chinese state-linked threat actor known as “BlackTech” has been conducting sophisticated cyber attacks on multinational organizations in both the United States and Japan, according to a joint cybersecurity advisory from the National Security Agency (NSA), FBI, Cybersecurity…
Report: Russian Hacking Operations Target Ukrainian Law Enforcement Background A report released by Ukraine’s State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection reveals that Russian hacking operations during the first half of 2023 primarily targeted Ukrainian law enforcement agencies. The operations aimed to gather information about Ukrainian investigations into war crimes and counter-intelligence efforts against…
Basic Security Hygiene: The Impact and Neglect In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, where headlines frequently tout the latest cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, it is easy to overlook the importance of basic security hygiene. However, recent studies have shown that these foundational measures are still the key to protecting against the majority of…