CISA Releases JCDC Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Cyber Defense Plan

Today, CISA released the Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Cyber Defense Plan, the first proactive Plan developed by industry and government partners through the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC). This plan addresses systemic risks facing the exploitation of RMM software. Read More …

CyberDSA 2023: Forging a Resilient Digital Future Through Unprecedented Collaboration

Over 5,000 cybersecurity professionals and leaders convene to promote greater collaboration within the sector Kuala Lumpur, 16 August 2023 — The highly anticipated inaugural Cyber Digital Services Defence & Security Asia (CyberDSA) 2023 has officially commenced at the Kuala Lumpur Read More …

Bangladesh Bank warns banks and financial institutions against cyber attacks

The Bangladesh Bank has issued out a comprehensive 11-point instruction in a situational alert, urging all banks and financial institutions to bolster their cyber defences. This move comes on the heels of a recent cyber threat targeting the country’s cyber Read More …

Paracetamol maker Granules India’ Q1 profit hurt by cyber attack disruptions

Granules India Ltd the maker of paracetamol and ibuprofen pain relievers, reported a 62.5% fall in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as a cyber security incident significantly disrupted operations. The generic drug maker’s consolidated net profit tumbled to 478.9 million rupees Read More …

Spyware maker LetMeSpy shuts down after hacker deletes server data

Poland-based spyware LetMeSpy is no longer operational and said it will shut down after a June data breach wiped out its servers, including its huge trove of data stolen from thousands of victims’ phones. In a notice on its website Read More …

Capita shares plummet 11 per cent as contractor reveals cyber attack cost £25m

Capita shares in slumped 11.4 per cent on Friday morning after it said a recent data breach could cost it up to £25m. The government contractor, which provides data and IT outsourcing processes, said this morning it expects a major Read More …

Cyberattacks targeting utility firms at ‘alarmingly high levels’

Utility firms such as electricity providers have become the new frontier for cyberattacks, reaching “alarmingly high levels” last year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gave fresh impetus to cyber criminals to attack electricity grids Read More …

Transcending Silos: Improving Collaboration Between Threat Intelligence and Cyber Risk

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and risk management have emerged as distinct disciplines, yet they share many similarities in their mission. Both approaches inform decision-making by providing high-quality insight on the most relevant threats and risks impacting organizations. Although risk and Read More …

UT Dallas joins national effort to respond to cyber attacks on public infrastructure

UT Dallas last week announced it’s joining a nationwide collaboration to research how to make network-connected infrastructure — including self-driving cars, drones and Wi-Fi-connected trains — more resilient to cyber attacks. The Richardson-based university joins eight others selected for the Read More …

Capita boss quits as fine looms for huge hack of confidential data

The chief executive of outsourcing firm Capita is to step down as the company reels from a cyber-attack that could result in a hefty fine from the UK’s information and privacy regulator. Capita said Jon Lewis would step down by Read More …