The Looming Software Sunset: Why Windows 10’s End-of-Life is Just the Beginning Over 70% of desktop computers worldwide still run Windows 10, a figure that represents a staggering security risk as official support dwindles. While Microsoft has extended the deadline to October 2026, this isn’t a reprieve – it’s a countdown. The end of Windows … Read more
DevSecOps Under Strain: Security Practices Fail to Keep Pace with Development Velocity A growing gap between development speed and security implementation is creating significant risk for organizations embracing DevSecOps, leading to a dangerous accumulation of “security debt” that could undermine the benefits of rapid release cycles. New data reveals a concerning trend: security is increasingly … Read more
Global Cybersecurity Cooperation: A Path Forward Amidst Rising Threats Riyadh’s Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) convened last week amidst a surge in sophisticated malware, record-high cybercrime rates, and critical cybersecurity authorities facing expiration in the United States. The forum, themed “Scaling Cohesive Advancement in Cyberspace,” brought together global experts to address the escalating challenges and explore … Read more
Cyber Defenses Crumble as Critical Security Programs Lapse Ransomware attacks targeting essential services – from airports and schools to 911 dispatch centers – are escalating, coinciding with the expiration of two vital cybersecurity programs. Congressional inaction leaves America increasingly vulnerable to both criminal and state-sponsored cyber threats. The Erosion of Cyber Information Sharing Nearly a … Read more
‘Happy Gilmore’ Producer Takes Control of Controversial Spyware Firm NSO Group In a stunning turn of events, Avi Lerner, the prolific Hollywood producer known for action franchises like ‘The Expendables’ and ‘Happy Gilmore,’ is leading a U.S. investor group to acquire NSO Group, the Israeli firm behind the notorious Pegasus spyware. The deal marks a … Read more
The GoAnywhere Breach: A Harbinger of Supply Chain Attacks and the Rise of ‘Access as a Ransomware Vector’ Over 80% of organizations experienced a supply chain attack in 2023, a figure that’s poised to climb as attackers increasingly target vulnerabilities in widely used software like Fortra’s GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT). The recent exploitation of … Read more
Kurt Markley, Managing Director, Americas at Apricorn The healthcare industry is reeling from a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, most recently exemplified by the devastating Change Healthcare ransomware incident. These attacks aren’t merely disruptive; they jeopardize patient safety, erode trust, and carry staggering financial consequences. As a result, healthcare organizations bound by the Health Insurance Portability … Read more
The Expanding Attack Surface: How Managed File Transfer Exploits Signal a New Era of Ransomware Risk Over 80% of organizations rely on Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions to securely exchange sensitive data. Yet, recent breaches stemming from vulnerabilities in Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT software, exploited by affiliates of the **Medusa ransomware** group, demonstrate a critical blind … Read more
The Invisible Infrastructure: How Fragile Digital Chokepoints Shape Global Power A growing vulnerability threatens the foundations of modern life: the unseen arteries of the digital world – undersea cables, satellite networks, and semiconductor supply chains. As geopolitical tensions rise, these critical systems are increasingly at risk, not from overt conflict, but from a new era … Read more
The Evolving Threat Landscape: How Mobile Malware is Pioneering a New Era of Financial Fraud Over 70% of global mobile users are vulnerable to financial malware, a figure that’s projected to climb above 85% within the next two years. This isn’t simply about stolen banking credentials anymore; it’s about complete device takeover and the weaponization … Read more