A survey by Gigamon reveals a disconnect between perception and reality regarding vulnerabilities in the hybrid cloud. While 94% of CISOs and cybersecurity leaders claim to have total visibility of …
Army Combat Veteran to Take Over Key Election Security Role Working With State, Local Officials
Cait Conley, an Army combat veteran with extensive cybersecurity and counterterrorism experience, has been appointed as one of the top election security officials by the director of the U.S. …
Hospital Infected via USB Drive, EU Cybersecurity Rules, Free Security Tools
SecurityWeek's weekly cybersecurity roundup offers a concise compilation of important stories that may have gone unnoticed. The latest roundup includes a USB drive infecting a hospital's systems, a …
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Corruption inquiry in Australia’s NSW state reveals China links
An inquiry by the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has revealed that former premier Gladys Berejiklian of Australia's most populous state engaged in corrupt conduct …
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150 arrested in new France protests over teen’s police killing
Protests erupted in Paris and other cities in response to the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy by French police during a traffic check in Nanterre. The incident, captured on video, has sparked …
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Sri Lanka: Five-day bank holiday for domestic debt restructuring
Sri Lanka has initiated a five-day bank holiday to facilitate the restructuring of $42 billion in domestic debt as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis since gaining independence. The …
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Kramatorsk: Alleged Russian spy to be charged over deadly strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that an alleged Russian agent involved in the deadly missile attack in Kramatorsk will be charged with treason, emphasizing that those aiding …
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Global rise in DDoS attacks threatens digital infrastructure
In 2022, cyber attackers shifted their focus to application platforms, online databases, and cloud-based storage systems within ISPs, resulting in a global impact as organizations increasingly move …
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Dozens of Businesses Hit Recently by ‘8Base’ Ransomware Gang
The 8Base ransomware gang, the second most active group in June 2023, has targeted around 80 organizations, primarily small businesses, across various sectors. They employ double extortion tactics and …
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Venn Software Snags $29M to Build MDM for Laptops Technology
New York startup Venn Software has secured $29 million in early-stage funding for its laptop-focused MDM-like solution, as investors bet on cybersecurity companies protecting the remote workforce. …
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