October 7, 2024 at 06:16PM Home and small business security company ADT suffered a breach due to stolen credentials, leading to user account data being exfiltrated. The firm promptly terminated unauthorized access, engaged third-party cybersecurity experts, and collaborated with law enforcement. Though their containment efforts have disrupted IT systems, no customer data compromise has been … Read more
August 29, 2024 at 05:13PM The RansomHub ransomware gang orchestrated a cyberattack on oil and gas services company Halliburton, resulting in significant disruption to its IT systems and business operations. Based on the meeting notes, it’s clear that the RansomHub ransomware gang was responsible for the cyberattack on Halliburton. This attack disrupted the company’s IT … Read more
August 22, 2024 at 12:52PM Halliburton is investigating a disruption in business operations and global networks, suspected to be a cyberattack. While it declined to confirm, reports suggest a digital intrusion affected operations at its Houston campus and global networks. The company activated a response plan and is working with external experts. Cyberattacks on critical … Read more
August 6, 2024 at 10:06PM Microsoft is investigating why other airlines recovered from tech outages faster than Delta. This comes after Delta claimed a $500 million loss due to a recent tech outage. The incident has prompted Microsoft to defend itself against the airline’s criticism. (48 words) It seems there may be some confusion. The … Read more
March 20, 2024 at 07:30AM Join industry experts Elad Schulman and Nir Chervoni in a webinar discussing the opportunities and risks of Generative AI. Learn about its transformative potential, security challenges, and effective strategies for securing GenAI applications. This session is essential for IT professionals, security experts, and business leaders navigating the complexities of Generative … Read more
March 12, 2024 at 06:48PM Ex-Meta VP sued for allegedly stealing confidential documents to aid a new AI cloud startup. During his 12-year tenure, Dipinder Singh Khurana rose to VP of infrastructure before leaving for a stealth-mode startup. Meta accuses him of taking sensitive data and luring employees to his new employer, resulting in multiple … Read more
December 21, 2023 at 02:11PM First American Financial Corporation, the second-largest title insurance company in the U.S., experienced a cyberattack, leading to the shutdown of certain systems. This California-based company, with over 21,000 employees and annual revenue of $7.6 billion, faced a $1 million penalty for cybersecurity violations in 2019. Similarly, Fidelity National Financial also … Read more
November 13, 2023 at 03:04AM Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is transforming the way businesses operate, but it also introduces security vulnerabilities. Managing SaaS vendors through vendor risk assessments is crucial for securing the supply chain. Here are three steps to assess and manage vendor-related risks in SaaS: gaining visibility into SaaS usage, assessing the security risks of … Read more