In the October digest we have gathered incidents that definitely tickled the nerves of the IS departments of the affected companies. The Halloween agenda includes a million-dollar scam, a hacker offended by non-recognition of merit, and frighteningly frequent attacks on the game industry representatives.

Ghost Contracting

What happened: Kitchenware manufacturer Williams Sonoma lost more than $10 million due to employee fraud.

How it happened: Ben Thomas, 48, worked as a general manager at one of Wi

A roundup of high-profile IS incidents that occurred or came to light last month is here. During September, we witnessed attacks on IS vendors and the leaking of data on millions of Americans.

Engineer in reverse

What happened: an employee locked down his employer's servers and demanded a ransom.

How it happened: on 25 November 2023, employees of an unnamed US company received an email with the headline ‘Your Network Has Been Penetrated’. The email claimed that all IT administrators had lost access

In a world where our lives are intricately woven into the fabric of the internet, the topic of cybersecurity has never been more pressing. Imagine a day when the entire internet goes dark—this scenario isn’t as far-fetched as one might think, and it’s something former White House cybersecurity advisor David Holtzman has experienced firsthand. In today’s blog, we’ll dissect the complex interplay of centralized and decentralized systems and explore how individuals and businesses can safeguard th

In our June review of the biggest IS incidents, we will explore recent incidents where one single click has stopped the operations of an entire company, sales managers provided hackers with client information, and data from the largest companies was leaked.

SNOWLEAK

What happened: Snowflake, the largest cloud service provider, fell prey to a cyber attack.

How it happened: Unidentified actors attacked Snowflake and obtained data on the company’s customers. The exact number of victims is still unknow

Public Private Partnerships are key to mitigating rising data breaches, experts say

Cybersecurity leaders set to appear at GISEC Global 2024 discuss operations and challenges as data breaches surpass 30 billion records in 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: As the international cybersecurity community gears up for GISEC – the Middle East and Africa’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity super-connector that will take place from 23 to 25 April at Dubai World Trade Centre – experts are weighing in

Doha, Qatar — CYSEC Qatar 2024, the 8th Global Edition of this esteemed cybersecurity conference, drew to a triumphant close on February 7, 2024, with nearly 500 IT, OT, security leaders, and cybersecurity experts in attendance. The event served as a pivotal platform for global experts, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the latest advancements and strategies essential for safeguarding our ever-evolving digital landscape.

Key Highlights from CYSEC Qatar 2024:

-          Abdulrahman Hassan'

In an era where digital transformation is not just an option but a necessity, the insurance industry stands at a crucial juncture. The need for robust insurance regulatory compliance has never been more pressing. The stakes are high as insurers handle sensitive customer data and navigate a complex web of regulations. Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue; it's a cornerstone of trust in the digital age.

Much like the banking industry, the insurance sector is undergoing a major shift. Consum

In a time when technology rules the day, our existence is deeply entwined with the digital world. The Internet serves as a conduit for all of our daily interactions, from intimate talks to business dealings. But, because of our interconnectedness, we are also more vulnerable to online dangers that could jeopardize our privacy and security. Cybersecurity is critical in today's digital environment, and TechDrive Support is here to walk you through the key strategies for navigating cyberspace safel

In today's data-driven world, the ability to detect anomalies is crucial for businesses and organizations across various industries. Anomaly detection, also known as outlier detection, is a technique used to identify patterns or data points that deviate significantly from the norm.

In this blog, we will delve into the fascinating world of anomaly detection, exploring its importance, methods, and real-world applications.

Why Anomaly Detection Matters

Anomaly detection plays a pivotal role in data an

Hi Global Risk Community member,

This is an invitation for our CPE webinar How to Utilize Security Ratings in Third-Party Risk Management on Thursday December 14th at 1pm Eastern.

Security ratings can help you grade your security performance, as well as that of your third party vendors, by analyzing how well information is protected from external threats and breaches. Attend this webinar to learn how to use security ratings in TPRM, including how to:

• Grade your security performance and under

This is the season when experts gaze into their crystal balls, looking to predict the new trends for the year ahead. When it comes to cyber risk, we’re likely to see existing threats – in particular ransomware and phishing – continue to disrupt businesses on a daily basis. In a recent Apricorn survey, 40% of IT decision makers ranked phishing emails as the top cause of data breaches within their organisation; an increase from 35% in 2021.

While cyber-criminals will pursue the same ‘tried and test