There were over 4,000 ransomware victims in 2023 Security Staff January 15, 2024 According to a recent report, there 2343 4,368 ransomware victims in 2023, a 55% surge from 2022. Business services suffered the most attacks.Read More
Alabama law firm issues data breach notification Security Staff January 12, 2024 An Alabama-based law firm announced that the company experienced a data breach affecting client information, including insurance information.Read More
FTC blocks data broker from selling information Security Staff January 12, 2024 The FTC has prohibited X-Mode Social and Outlogic from selling or sharing sensitive data to settle allegations regarding precise location data.Read More
Cybercriminals target critical infrastructure in 2023 cyberattack Security Staff January 11, 2024 According to a recent Forescout report, the second wave of 2023 Danish energy sector cyberattacks took advantage of unpatched firewalls.Read More
71% of drivers consider buying older cars due to data privacy concerns Security Staff January 11, 2024 Data privacy within the automotive industry was analyzed in a report, finding that 72% of drivers are uncomfortable automakers sharing their data.Read More
Fallon Ambulance announces data breach affecting over 900,000 patients Security Staff January 11, 2024 Fallon Ambulance, a medical transportation company based in Boston, is being investigated for a data breach including patient and employee data.Read More
First responders look to technology to prevent cyberattacks Security Staff January 10, 2024 According to a Mark43 report, 82% of first responders worry that their organization’s data could be stolen or fall victim to ransomware.Read More
Jadee Hanson hired as Chief Information Security Officer at Vanta Security Staff January 10, 2024 Jadee Hanson has been hired as CISO at Vanta. Hanson will oversee security, enterprise engineering, privacy and governance, risk and compliance. Read More
The security year ahead: What will 2024 have in store? Check out episode 19 of The Cybersecurity & Geopolitical Discussion. Security Staff January 10, 2024 In episode 19 of The Cybersecurity and Geopolitical Discussion, our trio of hosts examine how compelling world events could impact global security. Read More
62% of IT and security teams are remediating exposures Security Staff January 9, 2024 According to a recent report, 87% of organizations indicate plans to enhance vulnerability and exposure remediation efforts within the next year. Read More