The Dover Police Department is offering the following information to better prepare the citizens we serve for Back to School week. Police in Schools:The Dover Police Department has a full-time officer dedicated to the Dover High School, Dover Middle Schools of Excellence and Innovation, William Henry Middle School, Kent County Secondary ILC, and one SRO...Read More
– Equifax shares rose 1.75% on August 19 amid heightened cybersecurity scrutiny, trading $250M (396th in liquidity). – Cybersecurity investments in AI/cloud lag behind foundational protections, highlighted by CMU’s AI attack replication study referencing the 2017 Equifax breach. – Government agencies bolster defenses through private partnerships but face coordination challenges due to budget cuts and...Read More
Sophos’ latest annual study explores the real-world ransomware experiences of 361 retail organizations that were hit by ransomware in the past year. The report examines how the causes and consequences of these attacks have evolved over time. This year’s edition also sheds new light on previously unexplored areas, including the organizational factors that left retailers...Read More
Inotiv, a prominent US-based contract research organization (CRO), is grappling with significant operational disruptions after a ransomware attack encrypted parts of its internal systems. The Qilin ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the breach, leaking samples of over 170 GB of proprietary research data on their dark web portal. The company disclosed the incident in...Read More
The crackdown will not spare anyone involved. Controversies seem to be following the Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai endlessly, with Pakistan’s cybercrime now probing him. Karachi authorities have intensified scrutiny on digital influencers after Ducky Bhai was detained at the airport. The YouTuber was attempting to travel abroad for a private event, sparking widespread speculation about...Read More
A researcher uncovers vulnerabilities across Intel’s internal websites that exposed sensitive employee and supplier data. The Kimsuky group (APT43) targets South Korean diplomatic missions. A new DDoS vulnerability bypasses the 2023 “Rapid Reset” fix. Drug development firm Inotiv reports a ransomware attack to the SEC. The UK drops their demand that Apple provide access to...Read More
Smart devices in homes, medical facilities, transportation systems — basically everywhere — have always been there to improve our daily activities, but they are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Despite significant developments in the cybersecurity of smart devices, these devices are still at higher risk for cyberattacks than computer systems. Danda B. Rawat, Ph.D., associate dean for...Read More
As ransomware attacks become more common and complex — and costly to the crimes’ targets — a University of Texas at Dallas researcher is examining how policymakers might combat cybercriminals. Dr. Atanu Lahiri, an associate professor of information systems in the Naveen Jindal School of Management, said ransomware has become one of the top cybersecurity...Read More
7 total views today By Olasunkanmi Onifade Mr Christopher Ugbebor, a software engineer, has urged the authorities and cyber space stakeholder to adopt a preventive approach to fighting cybercrimes in the country. He said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. Ugbebor said though there was nothing...Read More
Find out how recent changes in cybersecurity compliance rules impact how RIAs handle sensitive investor data RIAs have become a prime target for cybercriminals due to the sensitivity of data they hold and the value of assets they manage. If successful, a cyberattack often results in devastating losses not just for advisory firms but also...Read More
