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The Challenges of Responding to a Ransomware Attack Armed with an outline of what to do in a data breach, companies might feel confident their organization will know how to react should disaster strike. But facing the reality of a ransomware attack looks a lot different and feels much more chaotic than it did when…
Data Breaches: Personal, Health Information of 1.2 Million Stolen in PurFoods Ransomware Attack A recent cyber attack on meal delivery service PurFoods resulted in the theft of personal and protected health information of over 1.2 million individuals. The attack, which involved file-encrypting ransomware, occurred between January 16, 2023, and February 22, 2023. The attackers had…
Black Hat USA 2023: A Deep Dive into Cybersecurity Trends and Innovations The In-Person Component The recently concluded Black Hat USA 2023, organized by Black Hat, a renowned producer of cybersecurity events, saw a successful in-person turnout of more than 19,750 attendees at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. With an additional 3,000…
Ransomware Attacks on the Rise, Putting Organizations at Risk The year 2023 has seen a surge in ransomware attacks, with attackers escalating their efforts to cause widespread damage before defenders can even detect an infection. In July, the number of compromises posted to leak sites increased by more than 150% compared to the same month…
The Double-Edged Sword of Content Scraping in the Age of AI The Good Side of Content Scraping Content scraping, the process of using bots to capture and store content from websites, has its benefits. When combined with machine learning, it can help reduce news bias by gathering vast amounts of data and information from various…
Australian Lender Latitude Financial Reports AU$76 Million Cyberattack Costs The Impact of the Cyberattack Australian financial services company Latitude Financial has reported significant financial losses as a result of a recent cyberattack. In its financial report for the first half of 2023, the consumer lender stated that the cyberattack has cost them AU$76 million (roughly…
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Security Industry The Influence of Artificial Intelligence in Security Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an omnipresent force in our lives, impacting various industries, including cybersecurity. As technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, AI is reshaping the security landscape and posing both opportunities and challenges for security…
Hubble CEO Emphasizes “Back to Basics” Approach to Cybersecurity In a bid to strengthen cybersecurity practices, Hubble CEO Tom Parker has been advocating for a “back to basics” approach. Parker believes that there is still significant progress to be made in implementing even the most fundamental systems and processes. He notes that security asset visibility…
## Hackers Test the Vulnerabilities of AI Chatbots at DEF CON LAS VEGAS – A recent hacking competition at the DEF CON security conference revealed the vulnerabilities and challenges in testing the integrity of advanced AI chatbots. Over 2,000 hackers attempted to exploit these chatbots, aiming to uncover weaknesses and potential dangers associated with their…
The Increasing Risk of Artificial Intelligence in Technology Introduction As advancements in technology continue to reshape the ways in which we live and work, the risks associated with it also evolve. One of the most significant risks that technology firms and their Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face today is the potential dangers of artificial…