Category: Cybersecurity and Tech Innovation

The SANS Institute has announced a significant boost to its Cyber Academies, planning to triple scholarship availability by 2026 in light of increasing threats to U.S. infrastructure. This initiative aims to provide immersive, instructor-led training for 500 individuals each year, complete with GIAC certifications and ongoing career support. Source: Article Link Key Points SANS Institute […]

Summary Coinbase has taken significant steps following a data breach that led to a $20 million extortion attempt. Cybercriminals duped some insiders into leaking client data, aiming to defraud customers by posing as Coinbase representatives. Coinbase responded promptly, terminating the implicated staff and engaging law enforcement. The breach exposed some user data, including names, addresses, […]

Dior has fallen victim to a cyber attack, revealing that hackers have accessed personal customer data. The breach is significant as it showcases the vulnerabilities even high-profile brands face. Key Points Hackers accessed personal details like names, email addresses, phone numbers, and purchase history. No financial data, such as payment information, was compromised. The breach […]

The recent security breach involving Rhode Island’s RIBridges benefits system has raised significant concerns. A hacker managed to infiltrate the system in July 2024, leaving officials unaware of the breach until December, five months later. This breach jeopardised the private data of over 650,000 individuals, making this incident a critical alert for cybersecurity standards in […]

The rise in cybersecurity attacks targeting critical infrastructure has become an urgent national security concern, impacting business operations and community safety. A recent SP Global report reveals that physical security incidents on the U.S. power grid, which resulted in measurable outages, increased by 71% from 2021 to 2022. This highlights the vulnerability of essential services […]

The rise of cybercrime isn’t slowing down, and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS just isn’t cutting it. This article dives into why businesses – especially SMBs – should stop treating cybersecurity as a simple box-ticking exercise and instead evolve to a risk-based approach. Key Points 54% of small and medium-sized businesses mistakenly believe PCI […]

Summary This article emphasises the critical role every employee plays in maintaining cybersecurity within their organisation. With 80% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) identifying human negligence as a key vulnerability, the focus is on fundamental cybersecurity practices. These basics include managing passwords, recognising phishing attempts, safe web browsing, and offering consistent training to mitigate […]