Ransomware defenses are being weakened by outdated backup technology, limited backup data encryption, and failed data backups

Ransomware attacks often now target backup data directly, experts warnZero Trust principles are key to data protection59% of organizations experienced ransomware attacks in 2023 Ransomware attacks have increasingly become a…

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AWS, Azure and Google Cloud credentials from old accounts are putting businesses at risk

Report warns long-lived credentials remain a significant security riskOutdated access keys increase vulnerability across cloud platformsAutomated credential management is crucial for cloud security As cloud computing adoption continues to rise,…

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Hackers may have stolen hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders’ sensitive info in RIBridges cyberattack

Hackers behind a cyberattack that targeted Rhode Island’s public benefits system were able to get the sensitive data — including Social Security numbers and some banking information — of hundreds…

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Identity fraud attacks using AI are fooling biometric security systems

Deepfake selfies can now bypass traditional verification systemsFraudsters are exploiting AI for synthetic identity creationOrganizations must adopt advanced behavior-based detection methods The latest Global Identity Fraud Report by AU10TIX reveals…

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This free tool offers SMBs critical insights into compromised credentials found on the dark web

Quadrant offers free Dark Web reports for small businessesEarly detection helps prevent costly data breachesSmall businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals The Dark Web, a hidden part of the web…

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NotLockBit ransomware targets Apple users with advanced file-locking and data exfiltration

macOS faces an emerging ransomware threat, NotLockBitNotLockBit malware demonstrates file-locking capabilitiesApple's built-in protections face issues from evolving ransomware threats For years, ransomware attacks have predominantly targeted Windows and Linux platforms,…

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Trump’s team reportedly wants to end NHTSA reporting requirement for car crashes involving automated systems

According to a report from , president-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is trying to kill a rule set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that requires automakers to…

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