The FDIC rescinded FIL-16-2022 in March, paving the way for FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in cryptocurrency activities. These institutions were previously required to notify the FDIC and receive approval for activities that involved crypto. This new policy allows banks to “engage in permissible crypto-related activities without receiving prior FDIC approval.” While institutions are still required...Read More
Ed. note: This is the latest in the article series, Cybersecurity: Tips From the Trenches, by our friends at Sensei Enterprises, a boutique provider of IT, cybersecurity, and digital forensics services. Like most professional service firms, law firms continue to experience increased cybersecurity attacks, mostly phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, aimed at compromising and stealing payment...Read More
Op-Ed: Healing the healthcare cyber crime epidemic Australia’s healthcare system is under attack like never before – how do we defend this essential service from rising cyber attacks? The Australian healthcare industry has a long history of supporting Australians during times of injury and sickness – mending broken bones, nursing people through illnesses, and addressing...Read More
Apple’s AirPlay was designed to make life easier, letting users stream music, photos and videos from iPhones and MacBooks to TVs, speakers and other compatible devices with just a tap. But now, cybersecurity researchers have revealed that this same convenience may be opening the door to hackers. A new set of vulnerabilities, collectively called AirBorne,...Read More
HOBOKEN, N.J., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Semperis, a leader in AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience, today announced that it has been named the Ransomware Protection Business of the Year by the Australian Cyber Awards 2025. The award underscores the measurable impact of Semperis’ identity-first approach, helping global enterprises reduce ransomware risk, accelerate recovery, and...Read More
The recent cyberattack on MTN underscores the escalating cyber threat landscape facing businesses globally. A risk strategies company has raised the flags on the growing number of cybercrime risk protection gaps among companies, saying they surpass load shedding. The recent cyberattack on MTN, alongside incidents impacting critical infrastructure in Marks & Spencer, starkly underscore the...Read More
Independent Ponemon Institute study of 685 IT and security professionals highlights surge in AI adoption, rise of pre-emptive defenses, stronger SOC performance, and persistent challenges in legacy integration and expertise. SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MixMode, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity, today released State of AI in Cybersecurity Report 2025, its second annual...Read More
Organizations in various sectors, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and real estate, worldwide had their Windows systems targeted with double-extortion intrusions involving the Gunra ransomware, which was initially discovered last month, GBHackers News reports. After facilitating running process enumeration, shadow copy removal, and system data gathering, the Conti-based Gunra ransomware seeks to identify debuggers and manipulate processes...Read More
