[ad_1] A surge in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the cybersecurity industry, fueling a race among startups and giants alike. Over 30 AI-focused cybersecurity startups have emerged in the past three years, many in Israel, where the sector is buzzing with activity. AI is transforming cyber threats and defenses: attackers exploit it with malicious prompts, […]

[ad_1] Over 700 workers were left jobless after Russian hackers gained entry to their company’s computer systems by guessing a weak password and blocking them from accessing any of their data. KNP, the 158-year-old transport company formerly known as Knights of Old, is one of thousands of UK businesses that have been hit by ransomware […]

[ad_1] The British government’s proposals to overhaul its ransomware strategy reached a minor milestone on Tuesday as the Home Office published its formal response to a consultation on amending the law, but questions remain regarding how effective the measures will be. Public consultations are a regular part of the British legislative process. In this case, […]

[ad_1] A Kansas City, Mo., man, Nicholas Michael Kloster, 32, has pleaded guilty for hacking into the computer system at an area nonprofit, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The story was widely covered in media outlets due to Kloster’s motivations behind his cyberattacks on three organizations, including a local health club. TechRadar reports that Kloster […]

[ad_1] When it comes to the finances of ransomware, many managed service providers (MSPs) are leaving themselves at risk of serious problems if the criminals come calling for cash. The latest CyberSmart MSP survey indicated that under half (45%) of those managed service players it quizzed had a dedicated fund set aside to cover […]

[ad_1] Phot: Pxfuel Nepal is rapidly embracing the digital world, but alongside its progress lies a growing danger of cybercrimes. Once considered a distant issue, it has become a serious threat to individuals, businesses, and institutions. From online scams and data breaches to cyberbullying and extortion, digital threats are rising in both number and sophistication. […]

[ad_1] Highlights A ransomware attack forced the closure of KNP Logistics, costing 700 jobs. Hackers reportedly exploited a weak employee password to access internal systems. The Akira ransomware gang is believed to be responsible. The company was unable to recover or pay the ransom, leading to full data loss. Cybersecurity officials warn that the UK […]

[ad_1] The German media group Südwestdeutsche Medienholding (SWMH), which owns the daily Süddeutsche Zeitung, among other publications, has been the target of a “critical IT security incident,” it said on Tuesday. The group said its internal network was briefly accessed by unauthorized individuals in mid-July, affecting all the companies connected by it, including the Stuttgarter Zeitung and Stuttgarter Nachrichten dailies. It […]

[ad_1] In the world of cybersecurity, we’re facing a dangerous paradox. Organisations are investing more in sophisticated defense tools than ever before, yet the attack surface is expanding at an uncontrollable rate, leaving them perpetually on the back foot. The accelerated push to digital transformation, cloud adoption, and remote work has created a sprawling, fragmented, […]