Reports indicate that motorists in the United Kingdom are falling victim to QR code scams. A recent study highlighted the rise of these scams, where malicious QR codes lead users to phishing websites posing as legitimate parking payment services to obtain personal data, including payment details. The United Kingdom is not the only country facing […]
A recent study conducted by OPSWAT delves into the email security landscape within critical infrastructure organizations, revealing that 80% of critical infrastructure entities have fallen victim to an email security breach in the past year. The research indicates that for every 1,000 employees, these organizations witness the following on an annual basis: 5.7 successful phishing […]
The FBI and CISA caution that claims of hacked voter data are being spread to sow doubt in the election process. These organizations emphasize that these claims are false and are meant to erode confidence in the security of U.S. elections. The assertions being circulated suggest that cyberattacks have breached databases containing U.S. voter registration […]
GitLab announced the release of security updates to address 17 vulnerabilities. One of these vulnerabilities was deemed a critical flaw, which could potentially allow a malicious actor to execute a pipeline job as a random user. This vulnerability (CVE-2024-6678) is rated 9.9 out of 10 in terms of its CVSS score. Patrick Tiquet, Vice President, […]
Delphix conducted an analysis on data security compliance in 2024. The findings of the report indicate that safeguarding sensitive data is becoming increasingly complex with the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI). A whopping 85% of enterprises express apprehensions regarding regulatory non-compliance within AI settings. Furthermore, 68% of the organizations surveyed perceive a lack of […]
New research shows how the cyber threat landscape is evolving, requiring greater proactive security strategies from organizations. Key findings from the report include: The manufacturing industry has seen an increase in attacks, accounting for 41% of incidents in the first half of the year. This represents a 105% increase from 2023. In Q1 of 2024, […]
Researchers have uncovered malicious software packages linked to the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking group. These malicious actors are posing as recruiters, using financial firm names to attract developers. Understanding Lazarus Group’s tactics Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start, explains, “The Lazarus Group’s scheme of using fake coding assessments […]
A recent survey conducted by Action1 highlights the potential impact of cyberattacks on the education sector. The survey, which involved 250 IT professionals from educational institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom, brings to light key concerns and assessments regarding school cybersecurity. The findings reveal that 64% of respondents are worried about ransomware […]
On Monday, September 9, 2024, Highline Public Schools in the state of Washington was shut down due to a cyberattack. The school distinct announced that it discovered unauthorized activity on its systems and took action to isolate the compromised systems. Currently, this investigation is ongoing. Security leaders weigh in Brian Higgins, Security Specialist at Comparitech: […]
Planned Parenthood of Montana was targeted in a cyber attack that exposed 93 gigabytes of data. Allegedly, RansomHub is claiming responsibility for the breach and threatening to leak the data if a ransom is not paid. Planned Parenthood of Montana discovered the breach on August 28, 2024. Their IT team is currently investigating the extent […]
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