Recent Security News
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Fake 401K year-end statements used to steal corporate credentials
January 10, 2024 at 01:37PM Cybercriminals are using tactics such as fake 401(k) notices, open enrollment communications, and salary adjustment messages to steal employees’ credentials. Despite organizations’ robust email security solutions, phishing emails are still making their way into employees’ inboxes, particularly targeting large enterprises. Cofense advises coordinating and educating personnel to mitigate these attacks…
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Adapting Security to Protect AI/ML Systems
January 10, 2024 at 01:09PM AI/ML libraries increase attack surfaces, requiring advanced security measures beyond traditional IT capabilities. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that AI/ML libraries create larger attack surfaces, and traditional IT security lacks some essential capabilities to protect them effectively. Full Article
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HMG Healthcare Says Data Breach Impacts 40 Facilities
January 10, 2024 at 01:03PM HMG Healthcare has announced a data breach affecting 40 facilities. The compromised information includes names, contact details, dates of birth, health info, medical treatment details, Social Security numbers, and employee records. Based on the meeting notes provided, it appears that the compromised information includes names, contact information, dates of birth,…
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Has the Investment Bubble Burst in Israeli Cybersecurity?
January 10, 2024 at 12:12PM Funding for Israeli startups decreased by 60% in 2023, reflecting a broader decline in tech investments. The market correction is attributed to inflated valuations. Israeli cybersecurity startups raised $1.89 billion in 2023 compared to $3.22 billion in 2022. Experts anticipate a shift towards more realistic company valuations and increased focus…
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Cybercrooks play dress-up as ‘helpful’ researchers in latest ransomware ruse
January 10, 2024 at 12:07PM Ransomware victims facing extortion attempts from a third party posing as a security researcher. Arctic Wolf Labs highlighted cases involving victims of Royal and Akira gangs being extorted by an individual or group, requesting a fee of 5 Bitcoin. The victims, US-based SMBs in finance and construction, did not pay…