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Massive IT Outage Prompts Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike
Investors have filed suit against CrowdStrike following the July 2024 global IT outage caused by a faulty Falcon sensor update, alleging the company misled the market about the robustness of its platform.
A Comprehensive Guide to Cybersecurity For Law Firms
Client details, case strategies, and financial records make law firms a prime target for cybercriminals, and a breach can cause lasting reputational damage on top of financial loss. This guide covers the essentials of cybersecurity for legal practices.
North Korean State Actor Uses AI to Deceive KnowBe4 into Hiring Him
Cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 discovered that a newly hired Principal Software Engineer was actually a North Korean state actor who attempted to install information-stealing malware, an incident the FBI has been warning about since 2023.
CrowdStrike Falcon Glitch Crashes Windows Systems Globally
A faulty update to CrowdStrike Falcon crashed Windows systems worldwide, disrupting airports, TV stations, hospitals, and companies across nearly every sector in one of the most widespread IT outages in recent memory.
What Are SQL Injection Attacks?
SQL injection remains one of the most common and damaging attack techniques as organizations move further into digital operations. This article explains how SQL injection attacks work and how to prevent them.
An Ignition Guide to Developing a Cybersecurity Policy
A well-crafted cybersecurity policy gives an organization clear guidelines for protecting its assets and staying compliant, yet many companies still lack one. This guide walks through how to build a cybersecurity policy from the ground up.
109 Million Customer Logs Stolen From AT&T
AT&T is notifying roughly 109 million customers, nearly its entire mobile base, that attackers accessed call and text records stored in its Snowflake cloud account between April 14 and 25, 2024.
What are the Cybersecurity Challenges Faced by the Public Sector?
A large digital footprint, the need for constant operational continuity, and the sensitivity of the data it holds make the public sector a prime target for cyberattacks. This article covers the unique cybersecurity challenges government agencies face.
The Ticketmaster Saga Continuous With Taylor Swift Tickets Being Leaked
In the latest chapter of the Ticketmaster and Snowflake breach saga, hackers have leaked alleged barcode data for 166,000 tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, demanding a $2 million ransom to stop further leaks.
CDK Global Hit by BlackSuit Ransomware, Causing Major Disruptions Across North America
CDK Global, a major software provider for car dealerships, suffered a massive outage after a ransomware attack attributed to the BlackSuit gang, disrupting dealership operations across North America while the company negotiated for a decryptor.
What Are Brute Force Attacks?
A brute force attack works like a burglar trying every possible key combination until one unlocks the door, an exhaustive trial-and-error method that remains one of the most persistent threats in cybersecurity. This article explains how to defend against it.
Biden Administration Announces Ban on Kaspersky Antivirus Software
The Biden Administration’s Department of Commerce has banned Kaspersky Lab from selling antivirus software and cybersecurity products in the United States, citing national security concerns tied to the company’s Russian ownership.