BlackBerry President John Giamatteo Advocates for Government Intervention in AI Risks Introduction In an interview with TechRepublic, BlackBerry President John Giamatteo spoke about the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and the need for government intervention. Giamatteo’s Opinion on AI Risks Giamatteo believes that AI risks are real and need ... Read More »
Law Firms Under Cyberattack According to a recent study, law firms are still a popular target for cyberattacks. Here are the main points: – Over 60% of law firms have been targeted with a cyberattack – 1 in 5 law firms were unaware that they had been breached – Phishing ... Read More »
Universities: Common Targets for Ransomware Attacks Main Points: – Universities are common targets for ransomware attacks. – Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents access to a computer system until a for a specified amount is paid. – Threat actors are putting pressure on universities to pay the ransom ... Read More »
Kendra Kingsbury Exposes Classified Documents What Happened? Kendra Kingsbury, a former government contractor, smuggled classified documents out on storage media. She was recently sentenced to prison for 64 months for her crime. How Did She Do It? Kingsbury, who worked as a contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE), used ... Read More »
Becky Pinkard Inducted into Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame Introduction Becky Pinkard, Managing Director of Global Cyber Operations at Barclays, has been inducted into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions to the cybersecurity industry. The Induction Pinkard was recognized for her extensive work in the cybersecurity field, ... Read More »
Becky Pinkard Inducted into Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame Becky Pinkard, the Managing Director of Global Cyber Operations at Barclays, has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at Infosecurity Europe. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to information and cybersecurity. Pinkard has been in the cybersecurity industry for over ... Read More »
The Struggle to Hire Cybersecurity Specialists Rising Salary Expectations Salaries for cybersecurity specialists have been steadily rising due to the increased demand for their expertise. This has made it more difficult for companies to attract and retain top talent in the field. Cost of Living In addition to high salaries, ... Read More »
Kaspersky Discovers New iOS Malware via iMessage Kaspersky, the Russian cyber security firm, has recently discovered a new iOS malware that specifically targets iOS devices via a malicious iMessage attachment. How the Malware Works Once a user clicks on the malicious attachment, the malware is activated and begins to collect ... Read More »
Tick-box approach no longer effective for organizations Introduction Organizations have been relying on tick-box approaches for years to ensure they comply with regulations and standards. However, experts agree that such an approach is no longer effective. Details Here are the key details from the article: Tick-box approaches don’t necessarily ensure ... Read More »
Cyber Risk Often Overlooked by Organizations Cyber risk is still not being given proper consideration by many organizations, according to experts. Enterprises often fail to recognize that cyber risks can present a threat to business goals and objectives and should be considered from the outset. They often wait until later ... Read More »
