This was the week the US government gave CMMC, a much-needed and welcome change. The new program, known as CMMC 2.0, has been launched and is aimed at reducing the regulatory burden for companies that supply to the defense industry by reducing the number of levels in CMMC.
In what can be dubbed as one of the most significant and tactful data breaches of the year, trading platform Robinhood notified that a breach on November 3, had compromised the data of close to 7 million customers to varying degrees. The hackers then demanded an extortion payment.
Cybersecurity is like an individual’s health: until something goes wrong, it’s taken for granted. However, given the recent string of attacks happening almost every day, we now know every organization must recognize the vulnerabilities in their infrastructure and how to fix them. Let us take a look at how experts find cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the… Read More »How Do Experts Find Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities?
Welcome to this week’s Weekly News roundup. Here we present the latest news and updates in the world of cybersecurity. Microsoft Pledges to Decrease Cybersecurity Skills Shortage By 2025 Microsoft warns of rise in password sprays targeting cloud accounts A New Act passed towards securing the DHS software supply chain! CISA orders Federal Agencies… Read More »Cybersecurity News Weekly Roundup (November 01-05)
The year 2021 has already witnessed a slew of attacks targeting businesses and governments. Foreign governments have interfered with the software supply chain, and cybercriminals have targeted hospitals and schools from the onset of COVID. Microsoft, which is part of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), plans to take the responsibility to address the security… Read More »Microsoft Pledges to Decrease Cybersecurity Skills Shortage By 2025
On Wednesday, October 22, 2021, Rep Ritchie Torres sponsored the DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021. It aims to strengthen the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) infrastructure by offering in-depth visibility to its software supply chain. The new legislation that the U.S. House of Representatives passed in a 412-2 vote was a… Read More »A New Act passed towards securing the DHS software supply chain!
Welcome to this week’s Weekly News roundup. Here we present the latest news and updates in the world of cybersecurity. From lawmakers pushing for better cybersecurity for the transport sector to fraudsters targeting Android users into premium subscription services without their consent, this week saw several cybersecurity incidents. Here is a rundown: A team of… Read More »Cybersecurity News Weekly Roundup (October 25-29)
Over the last year, there have been multiple instances where cybercriminals have targeted the U.S.’ transportation infrastructure. These include attacks against ferries, railways, and even oil supply chains. These attacks cause widespread disruption in the lives of ordinary citizens. A committee of lawmakers from the Department of Homeland Security will discuss industry-wide measures to improve… Read More »U.S. Lawmakers Push for Better Cybersecurity for Transport Sector
VirusTotal, the cybersecurity arm of Google, released a comprehensive report on Ransomware activity. The report collected and analyzed 80 million potential ransomware-related samples submitted over the last year and a half from 140 different countries. With ransomware attackers threatening to publicize a company’s business secrets, patents, and IP rights, the stakes are rising. This report’s… Read More »Key Takeaways from VirusTotal’s Ransomware Activity Report with Actionable Suggestions!
This October, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the U.S. Government is making intelligent and systematic moves to combat cyberattacks, most notably ransomware. The two recent US Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiatives that are strategic measures this direction are: Launch of US Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative by Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco (under the existing False Claims Act… Read More »US Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiatives that make Reporting Cyberattacks and Ransomware Payments Mandatory
