[ad_1] Cybersecurity experts say Sean Cairncross faces a litany of key tasks as the White House’s new national cyber director, including championing the reauthorization of a key information sharing law and grappling with China-linked hacks into U.S. critical infrastructure networks. The Senate voted 59-35 to confirm Cairncross’s nomination on Saturday. He’s now the third Senate-confirmed...Read More

[ad_1] Data stolen by a ransomware gang has exposed highly sensitive information from a Louisiana sheriff’s office, including the names, telephone numbers and Social Security numbers of confidential informants in criminal investigations. Straight Arrow News obtained a copy of the data from DDoSecrets, a non-profit that archives hacked and leaked documents in the public interest....Read More

[ad_1] Wilhelm Einhaus, a businessman from Bockum-Hövel, Germany, pioneered cell phone insurance services, establishing a robust network that integrated innovative offerings like a 24-hour repair and replacement program. His enterprise expanded rapidly, partnering with major telecommunications providers such as Deutsche Telekom and 1&1, and distributing products through over 5,000 retail outlets nationwide. At its zenith,...Read More

[ad_1] by Policy Options. Originally published on Policy Options August 4, 2025 by Policy Options. Originally published on Policy Options August 4, 2025 As cyberthreats continue to increase and become more serious, it’s quickly becoming clear there is a need for a paradigm shift to shared responsibility across the entire cybersecurity ecosystem. The new federal...Read More

[ad_1] This article was created by AI using a video recording of the meeting. It summarizes the key points discussed, but for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Link to Full Meeting In a recent discussion focused on water safety and heat awareness,...Read More

[ad_1] The National Police Agency announced it has developed specialized software to recover data encrypted by Phobos and 8Base ransomware attacks. The tool will allow users of PCs and other electronic devices to readily “mend” their stored information, even if they have no relevant technical expertise. It means victims facing extortion will no longer have to...Read More

[ad_1] Friday, August 1, 2025 A formidable coalition of tech, telecoms and financial giants have joined hands to launch the Indonesia Chapter of a global anti scam alliance known as The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) in a major initiative aimed at fighting against an avalanche scams happening across its skies. The GASA chapter in Southeast...Read More

[ad_1] As Effingham County students head back to class on Aug. 6, the district is launching a new year with a sharpened focus on school safety, including the rollout of high-tech security equipment and continued investment in campus protection. Among the most visible changes will be new OpenGate weapons detection systems installed at the entrances...Read More

[ad_1] In the shadowed corridors of corporate cybersecurity, where digital threats loom as existential risks, the tale of Germany’s Einhaus Group serves as a stark cautionary narrative. This once-thriving mobile phone repair and insurance firm has been forced into insolvency proceedings following a devastating ransomware attack that struck in late 2023. The assault not only...Read More

[ad_1] Cybersecurity discussions in today’s increasingly connected world often emphasize software vulnerabilities, phishing schemes, and ransomware threats. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, ransomware damages are expected to cost the global economy $275 billion annually by 2031. However, a more subtle—and equally dangerous—threat lurks beneath the surface: unmanaged digital infrastructure assets that many enterprises, universities, and public institutions...Read More