Four more European Union nations have joined a United States government-led initiative launched in March to tackle spyware misuse globally. The move came amid growing criticism of the European Commission's failure to curb the EU's prolific spyware market.
A severe vulnerability in Rockwell Automation software used to configure programmable logic controllers could allow attackers to remotely execute malicious code. The vulnerability is rated 8.8 on the CVSS v4 scale. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency advised immediate patching.
A Pennsylvania-based healthcare system that was hacked by ransomware group BlackCat in 2023 and extorted over stolen exam photos of breast cancer patients posted to a data leak site has agreed to pay $65 million under a proposed settlement of a lawsuit affecting 134,000 patients and employees.
A North Korean hacking group with a history of a stealing cryptocurrency is likely behind a raft of poisoned Python packages targeting developers working on the Linux and macOS operating systems in an apparent attempt at a supply chain attack.
After high-profile security incidents, Microsoft has dedicated 34,000 engineers to advancing security across all platforms, focusing on identity protection and rapid response. The company is embedding security into product development and governance frameworks to mitigate growing cyberthreats.
This week, CyberEdBoard members Jon Staniforth and Helmut Spöcker joined ISMG editors to unpack the hot topics at ISMG's London Cybersecurity Summit 2024, including ransomware lessons learned, AI trends and the growing importance of continuous learning and resilience in the cybersecurity industry.
At the annual Cybersecurity Summit: London, Information Security Media Group recently brought together top cybersecurity professionals, executives and thought leaders to find solutions to the latest threats, identity-related weaknesses and emerging risks posed by AI technology.
Data is one of the most valuable assets in today's digital age. Cyberthreats come in many forms, such as phishing attacks, ransomware, data breaches and malware infections, and failing to protect your data can cause severe financial, reputational and operational damage.
Picus Security has received $45 million in funding led by Riverwood Capital. The investment will accelerate product development in exposure management, including attack surface management and automated pen testing. The company plans to expand further in the Americas, targeting key growth areas.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday published a report detailing how the largest social media and streaming services surveil both users and nonusers across the web while collecting vast troves of data, pointing to significant privacy concerns for children and teens.
Mastercard's proposed purchase of Recorded Future for $2.65 billion will bring advanced threat intelligence into its payment systems. EVP Johan Gerber explains how this move improves fraud detection and prevention and strengthens Mastercard's cybersecurity in an evolving digital payments landscape.
Secure communications in an age of network insecurity has focused mostly on encryption and fears of surveillance tracking. But as this week revealed to the dismay of terrorists and criminals alike, no OpSec measure is bulletproof to the effects of a corrupted supply chain.
As threat actors continue to evolve their attacks to circumvent security measures, cyber insurers are raising the bar for prospective healthcare security clients. Underwriters are increasing their scrutiny and adding new coverage requirements, said Chris Henderson of cybersecurity company Huntress.
Swiss Post has signed an agreement to acquire Open Systems, a cybersecurity leader specializing in secure access service edge. The deal, expected to close by late 2024, will expand Swiss Post's offerings for secure digital communications for public and private organizations across Switzerland.
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