Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Board-Level Priority in Every Company | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought, thanks to today’s interconnected world. It’s a boardroom imperative. As online threats become more sophisticated and breaches grow costlier, businesses are realising that digital security must be embedded into corporate governance. But what does it mean for cybersecurity to be a board-level priority, and why are many companies […]

Firm Denies It Was Attacked By Ransomware Artists 08/01/2025 | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Mailchimp has been attacked by the Everest ransomware group, although the damage does not seem to be severe, reports state. But Mailchimp says it didn’t happen.   Everest claims it captured 943,536 rows of data in a 767 MB database, including internal company documents and personal customer information. This makes the dreaded Everest “a laughing […]

SonicWall Firewall Devices 0-day Vulnerability Actively Exploited by Akira Ransomware | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A suspected zero-day vulnerability in SonicWall firewall devices that the Akira ransomware group is actively exploiting. The flaw allows attackers to gain initial access to corporate networks through SonicWall’s SSL VPN feature, leading to subsequent ransomware deployment. In late July 2025, security researchers observed a significant increase in ransomware attacks leveraging SonicWall devices. The evidence […]

Akira Ransomware Exploits 0-Day Vulnerability in SonicWall Firewall Devices | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf has identified a significant increase in ransomware attacks targeting SonicWall firewall devices in late July 2025, with evidence pointing to the exploitation of a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability. The company’s investigation revealed multiple coordinated attacks using SonicWall SSL VPNs as the initial access point, raising serious concerns about the security of […]

The Best 100 Cybercrime Podcasts | #cybercrime | #infosec

MillionPodcasts, who calls itself the ultimate destination for podcast media contacts, recently released a list of the best 100 cybercrime podcasts. The Cybercrime Magazine Podcast, listed at no. 4, has produced 4,721 episodes, the most of any podcast named by MillionPodcasts. The next closest, Cybersecurity Headlines, had 1,153 episodes. DarkNet Diaries, no. 1 on the MIllionPodcasts list, […]

India Can Build Next Cybersecurity Giants, Says Accel’s Prayank Swaroop | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

With only 17 cybersecurity acquisitions in India to date, Swaroop’s message is clear: “This is India’s moment to lead in global security. The ambition is here. The timing is right.” Among the largest industry gatherings in India dedicated solely to cybersecurity, Accel’s summit served as a platform for knowledge exchange, ecosystem building, and cross-border collaboration. […]

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