Sophos to snatch Secureworks in $859M buyout: Why fight when you can just buy?

October 21, 2024 at 05:43PM British security company Sophos plans to acquire competitor Secureworks for $859 million, boosting Secureworks’ stock price by 28%. The deal, pending regulatory approval, aims to enhance Sophos’ cybersecurity offerings. Thoma Bravo, Sophos’ owner, has a history of acquiring security firms, underscoring its growing influence in the cybersecurity market. ### Meeting … Read more

Watch Now: Zero Trust Strategies Summit – All Sessions Available on Demand

October 14, 2024 at 09:15AM The online summit offers on-demand sessions aimed at enhancing organizations’ Identity and Zero Trust security strategies. It provides valuable insights for companies looking to improve their security frameworks. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Online Summit Focus**: The summit is centered on enhancing organizational strategies for Identity and Zero Trust security. 2. **On-Demand … Read more

Crypto-stealing malware campaign infects 28,000 people

October 9, 2024 at 05:25PM A malware campaign has affected over 28,000 individuals across Russia and neighboring countries, disguising itself as legitimate software. It uses infected downloads to intercept cryptocurrency transactions and mine digital currencies. The report urges caution when downloading software from unofficial sources and highlights significant financial losses associated with the attack. ### … Read more

Chrome Users Can Now Sync Passkeys Across Devices with New Google PIN Feature

September 20, 2024 at 03:39AM Google introduced a Password Manager PIN for Chrome web users to securely sync passkeys across various devices. This PIN enhances security by end-to-end encrypting the passkeys, preventing access by anyone, including Google. Users can create a longer alpha-numeric PIN and are no longer required to scan a QR code. iOS … Read more

An AI-Driven Approach to Risk-Scoring Systems in Cybersecurity

September 19, 2024 at 10:51AM AI is transforming cybersecurity risk assessment with its ability to analyze vast data and detect complex threats, offering real-time risk scoring. While it enhances security strategies and predictive capabilities, it’s not a standalone solution. Combining AI’s analytical power with human expertise creates a robust defense against cyber threats and enables … Read more

Sextortion scams now use your “cheating” spouse’s name as a lure

September 9, 2024 at 01:45PM A new form of sextortion email scam is targeting spouses, claiming that their partner is cheating and providing links to supposed evidence. This variant aims to exploit trust and cause fear in relationships. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that a new variant of sextortion email scams is emerging, … Read more

Kremlin-linked COLDRIVER crooks take pro-democracy NGOs for phishy ride

September 9, 2024 at 09:51AM A pro-democracy NGO in Russia, the Free Russia Foundation, suspects Kremlin-linked group COLDRIVER behind a recent hack that leaked files. Citizen Lab’s report highlighted personalized phishing attacks on non-profits in Russia and Belarus, suggesting COLDRIVER’s involvement. The attacks aim to steal sensitive information and may lead to repression of pro-democracy … Read more

American Radio Relay League confirms $1 million ransom payment

August 23, 2024 at 03:43PM The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) paid a $1 million ransom for a decryptor to restore systems encrypted in a May ransomware attack. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) paid a $1 million ransom for a decryptor to restore systems … Read more

Critical Thinking AI in Cybersecurity: A Stretch or a Possibility?

August 21, 2024 at 10:06AM Darkreading.com verifies human user, checks connection security, and requires JavaScript and cookies to proceed. Successful verification message follows a brief wait for site response. It looks like the meeting notes you provided are actually a website link. It seems that the content of the meeting notes may not have been … Read more

National Public Data tells officials ‘only’ 1.3M people affected by intrusion

August 19, 2024 at 09:24AM Data broker NPD confirms 1.3 million affected by breach, much lower than previous estimations. Breach took place in Dec 2023 with leaks starting in Apr 2024. Criminal known as USDoD began selling stolen database, containing 2.9 billion lines of data. Investigation suggests potential for more affected individuals than reported. Several … Read more