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Cybercrime Hackers that breached Las Vegas casinos rely on violent threats, research shows By AJ Vicens A criminal hacking group known as “the Com,” which was responsible for a recent breach that crippled several Las Vegas resorts, has been found to rely on violent threats in their attacks, according to research released by Microsoft’s threat…
Philadelphia Faces Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity The Incident and Ongoing Investigation Philadelphia, known as the City of Brotherly Love, is now grappling with the aftermath of a significant data breach that occurred between May 26 and July 28 of this year. The breach involved personal health information and serves as a stark…
New York Times Report: The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity and compliance have become critical concerns for IT professionals across industries. Organizations must align with various frameworks and standards to ensure the security and privacy of their data and systems. This report will…
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…
Casino Giant Caesars Entertainment Reports Cyberattack; MGM Resorts Says Some Systems Still Down Concerns over Data Security in the Casino Industry In a recent development, Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino owner in the world, has reported a cyberattack that occurred on September 7th, 2023. This comes on the heels of a similar cyberattack on Las…
Cybercrime Strikes British Police Again: Greater Manchester Police Force Targeted in Ransomware Attack In another troubling incident of cybercrime, personal details of thousands of police officers and staff from Greater Manchester Police have been hacked from a company that makes identity cards. This follows a similar attack on London’s Metropolitan Police less than a month…
Generative AI and Deepfake Threats in the NFL The Growing Concern The National Football League (NFL) is gearing up for the start of the 2023 season, and as the league’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Tomás Maldonado is acutely aware of the evolving threats faced by the NFL’s data, systems, and networks. With the increasing…
Apple Patches Actively Exploited iOS, macOS Zero-Days Apple has released an urgent update to its iOS and macOS platforms to address two security vulnerabilities that were actively being exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities, identified by the Citizen Lab at The University of Toronto’s Munk School, are believed to have been targeted by commercial surveillance…
Forescout Announces Integrations with Microsoft Sentinel to Strengthen Cybersecurity Portfolio Overview Forescout, a prominent cybersecurity leader, has recently announced integrations with Microsoft Sentinel, as part of their broader initiative to support the Microsoft Security portfolio. This collaboration aims to enhance real-time visibility, threat management, and incident response capabilities across various enterprise endpoints, including campus, datacenter,…
Foreign Adversaries Target US Space Industry in Cyber Espionage Campaigns Overview The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) have jointly issued a warning about cyber espionage campaigns targeting the US space industry. The two-page advisory highlights the recognition of foreign intelligence…