Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) delivered a powerful demand on Thursday, urging the Justice Department and two civil regulators to launch separate investigations into what he called Microsoft’s “negligent cybersecurity practices.” According to Wyden, these practices led to a targeted hack that affected the highest levels of President Joe Biden’s cabinet. The Chinese hackers managed to …
Hospital operators are taking a firm stance on the cybersecurity measures implemented by their vendors and suppliers. This comes in response to a series of third-party cyber incidents that have led to data breaches and legal action in the healthcare industry. The Health 3rd Party Trust Initiative, which consists of major healthcare providers, has released …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently made a decision to enforce stricter rules on cybersecurity disclosure in order to protect investors. Public companies will now be required to disclose any “material” cybersecurity breaches within four days of determining its significance. The SEC believes that collecting this data is crucial to safeguard the interests …
Norwegian security officials have issued a warning to approximately 20 critical infrastructure companies, businesses, and public agencies in the country, alerting them that they may be at risk of a cyberattack similar to the one that targeted 12 government ministries earlier this week. The vulnerability in Ivanti’s management software, which has recently been discovered and …
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) shakes hands with China’s Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on June 19, 2023. (Photo by Leah MILLIS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LEAH MILLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Leah Millis | Afp | Getty …
Beware! There’s an ominous counterpart to ChatGPT called WormGPT that aims to siphon off your hard-earned cash. Crafted by a malicious hacker, WormGPT is specifically designed to carry out large-scale phishing attacks with unprecedented efficiency. SlashNext, a cybersecurity firm, recently confirmed the existence of this “sophisticated AI model” that was developed solely for ill-intentioned purposes. …
The cyberattack on the popular software tool MoveIt has affected numerous companies, resulting in lawsuits over mishandling of data. This incident highlights how cyberattacks can impact entire supply chains, as even non-users of MoveIt have been drawn into the breaches due to their association with affected business partners. Brett Callow, a threat analyst at cybersecurity …
The cyberattack on the widely used software tool, MoveIt, has expanded to more companies, leading to a rise in lawsuits alleging mishandling of data. This incident highlights how cyberattacks can impact supply chains, as some companies have been affected even if they didn’t directly use MoveIt but had business partners who did. Brett Callow, a …
Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that new labels proposed by the U.S. government could assist consumers in selecting smart appliances and fitness trackers that are considered relatively secure from cyberattacks. Internet-connected devices like refrigerators, TVs, microwaves, and climate controls may display the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark seal if …
Cybersecurity firm Netcraft has received a substantial investment of $100 million from Spectrum Equity Management, a growth-investment firm, and has appointed Ryan Woodley as its new CEO. The company aims to expand its operations in the United States. Netcraft analyzes over 5 million threat reports and suspicious web addresses daily, utilizing automation to gather information …