Palo Alto Networks execs apologize for ‘hostesses’ dressed as lamps at Black Hat booth

August 14, 2024 at 10:05AM Palo Alto Networks faced criticism after hiring only women dressed as lampshades at a Black Hat networking event, deeming it misogynistic. CMO Unnikrishnan KP and CEO Nikesh Arora publicly apologized for the “tone-deaf” decision, emphasizing commitment to diversity and inclusion. The incident sparked backlash from cybersecurity professionals and received widespread … Read more

New Jersey School District Shut Down by Cyberattack

January 29, 2024 at 12:11PM Freehold Township School District in New Jersey closed its schools and offices due to a cybersecurity incident causing technical difficulties. District officials are working with cybersecurity experts. Dianne Martello Brethauer apologized for the disruption. President Michael Amoroso mentioned an ongoing investigation and a future announcement about Tuesday’s schedule. No further … Read more