February 28, 2024 at 08:51AM Cencora, a global pharmaceutical solutions provider, disclosed a cyberattack resulting in stolen personal information. The breach, identified on February 21, is being investigated with the assistance of law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. Cencora stated the incident has not materially impacted its operations. The company’s size and revenue make it an … Read more
February 27, 2024 at 07:41PM Cencora, a pharmaceutical giant, revealed that threat actors stole data from its IT systems in a recent cyberattack. The company, previously known as AmerisourceBergen, focuses on pharmaceutical services and employs approximately 46,000 people. They are working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident, which is not expected … Read more
February 12, 2024 at 07:53AM The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) is still uncertain about whether members’ data was stolen in a January cyberattack. Forensic investigation has not confirmed data access, but potentially compromised information includes names, addresses, policy details, and personal claims data. CAMC aims to directly notify affected members and advises precautionary measures … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 10:08AM UAE banks recently participated in a cyberattack simulation to test their ability to combat cyber risks. The Cyber Wargaming event was organized by the Central Bank of the UAE, the UAE Government’s Cyber Security Council, and the UAE Banks Federation. Representatives from various sectors attended, reflecting the UBF’s commitment to … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 01:09PM In 2024, Africa is set for transformation with the development of pan-African Payment and Settlement System, elections, and international engagement. Key to Africa’s information security are biometrics and combating disinformation. Advancements in biometrics and concerns of data privacy are forefront, while efforts to combat disinformation are essential given upcoming elections. … Read more
February 4, 2024 at 10:42AM The FTC settled with Blackbaud over a data breach due to poor security practices. Hackers accessed sensitive customer data, and Blackbaud initially downplayed the breach. They paid a ransom and failed to ensure deletion of stolen data. As part of the settlement, Blackbaud must develop an improved security program and … Read more
February 1, 2024 at 09:55AM The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three individuals linked to ISIS. Egyptian nationals Mu’min Al-Mawji Mahmud Salim and Sarah Al-Sayyid established the Electronic Horizons Foundation, providing cybersecurity training for ISIS. Faruk Guzel from Turkey facilitated money transfers for the group. Sanctions aim to impede ISIS’s online … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 09:12AM San Francisco startup Doppel secured $14 million in early funding led by Andreesen Horowitz. The investment included contributions from Strategic Cyber Ventures, Script Capital, South Park Commons, and SVAngel. Doppel aims to use AI to detect and combat digital risks, including disinformation campaigns. Their ambition is to develop AI-powered technology … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 06:54AM F5 announced that Samir Sherif is named Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. In the role, he will lead the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, security culture, and oversee cybersecurity standards and programs. Sherif has previously served as CISO at Absolute Software and Imperva and had a long career at … Read more
January 22, 2024 at 12:38PM The director general of the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) and the Czech Republic National Cyber and Information Security Agency signed a memorandum to strengthen cybersecurity relations. They discussed current cyberspace threats, especially those related to the Gaza conflict. The agreement aims for closer cooperation, including sharing expertise and information. … Read more