Another massive deal in the cyber sector: Cybersecurity company Proofpoint, owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, will acquire Israeli information security firm Varonis Systems in a cash deal valued at approximately $6.3 billion.Under the terms of the agreement, Varonis shareholders will receive $49.75 per share in cash, a price reflecting a 52% premium over […]
AhnLab put its AI-based security operations framework front and center at a global security conference in Singapore, accelerating its push into the Asia-Pacific market. AhnLab announced on the 18th that it participated in GovWare 2026, held from the 13th to the 15th at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, where it showcased its […]
This past week, I served as the moderator for a breakout session at the Michigan Cyber Summit 2026. The session’s title was “Buying Securely: Funding, Contracts, and the Questions That Matter.” The panelists included: Simon Baldwin, Category Director IT, Central Procurement Enterprise Sourcing, Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), state of Michigan. Kara Ortiz, Director Identity […]
A cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems across France saw hackers remotely raise temperatures in freezers and chillers, leaving food to thaw and, in some cases, cook. The incident has exposed how a breach in internet-connected equipment can disrupt everyday operations, cause heavy losses and turn routine appliances into potential security risks.How Hackers Disrupted Supermarket Refrigeration […]
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the views expressed by the UM student at a recent forum reflected a desire to see Malaysia combat kleptocracy and reject corruption. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil has condemned the bullying and threats directed at a Universiti Malaya (UM) student over views she expressed at a forum […]
Executive SummaryOn October 13, 2026, unauthorized access was detected across 173 Microsoft 365 tenants via a compromised ConnectWise service account credential. The attackers exploited delegated admin privileges, enabling broad access to sensitive data including mailboxes, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and directory information. The incident did not involve a software vulnerability in ConnectWise but rather the theft or exposure of […]
Can hackers get into your fridge? A fridge keeping tabs on your groceries is useful. A hacker keeping tabs on your fridge is a different story.The growing use of internet-connected equipment has created new cybersecurity risks, even for devices once considered purely mechanical. Recently, hackers sabotaged refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, exploiting equipment […]
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Saturday declared access to and use of the internet a fundamental right for every individual, including children, under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, observing that “The safety of our children and their freedom are not at odds with each other.”The bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice […]
Ransomware attacks have hit their highest recorded pace of 2026, and the numbers released this week give the clearest picture yet of how bad the problem has become. Check Point Research logged a 48% year-over-year jump in global cyberattacks for September 2026, with reported ransomware attacks specifically up 53% over the same month last year. […]
Regions Financial Corp., parent company of Regions Bank, expects the cost of cybersecurity to increase its adjusted noninterest expense by between 1.5% and 3.5% for full-year 2026, Chief Financial Officer Anil Chadha said Friday (Oct. 16) during an earnings call. The company’s investments in technology and infrastructure drove a 6% increase in its equipment and software expense, according to […]
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