Akshay JoshiHead of Industry and Partnerships, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum 1. US warns of huge cyber-espionage campaign targeting critical infrastructure One of the largest known cyber-espionage campaigns has hit companies running critical US infrastructure, according to Western intelligence agencies and Microsoft. Microsoft analysts say the group, which it is calling Volt Typhoon, appears […]
America’s Future Series: National Security Dual Use Summit
On March 10, please join our Founder, Jessie Bolton, in attending the 2023 National Security Dual Use Technology Summit – a virtual event that will bring together experts in cybersecurity, space, and defense to share insights and best practices. Comtech is proud to sponsor this event. With the need to stay ahead of the many […]
TikTok car theft challenge: Hyundai, Kia fix flaw
Posted: February 17, 2023 by Jovi Umawing “Car manufacturer Hyundai, and its subsidiary Kia, began rolling out a free software update on February 14, 2023, to address a flaw in their anti-theft software, which was highlighted in a social media challenge. The release of the update came nine months after an uptick in car theft of the affected models in the […]
The biggest risks in procrastinating on iPhone and Android software updates
Published by Kaitlin Balasaygun “That screen-blocking software update notification that keeps coming back may be annoying to a phone user, but ignoring it for too long is a mistake. Many consumers opt to not have phones set to automatic update. Once the day begins, these notifications can pop up at inconvenient and distracted times — […]
North Texas ISSA February Lunch & Learn: Remedies for that Pain in the SaaS
Come join us as we watch a live simulation of a breach, and learn real world tips for response and hardening your SaaS to reduce risk. Hosted by Obsidian Security Location: Maggiano’s Plano / 6001 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 Date/Time: February 16, 2023 / 11:30am-1:00p Visit NTXISSA to register! Never been to a NTXISSA […]
Grounded: Aviation alert system failure should be a wake-up call
By Henry W. Hills, Opinion Contributor at The Hill “Millions of Americans woke up Wednesday morning to find out they weren’t going anywhere. Around 6:30 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system had failed. By 9 a.m. the ground stop was lifted, but the damage was already […]
Cybersecurity demand is already past peak, so it’s time to get selective, Morgan Stanley says
Published By: Wallace Witkowski “Peak cybersecurity demand has passed and investors need to get selective about their stock picks in the sector, as it remains to be seen whether a slowdown in spending is because businesses are gun-shy with a possible recession looming or if they just loaded up early on new services. Morgan Stanley analyst […]
LockBit Ransomware – The Most Active Global Threat
“One of the most popular and sophisticated threats, LockBit (a RaaS group), has maintained its position of being a leader in ransomware threats. Each of its variants, namely LockBit 1.0, LockBit 2.0, and LockBit 3.0, has caused grave damage and impact during its malicious campaigns, and it continues to do so.” Read more: https://cyware.com/news/lockbit-ransomware-the-most-active-global-threat-3474dd13
Common Internet Scams and Cyber Crimes
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Bolt Resources has partnered with Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Cybersecurity Alliance in a collective effort to spread security awareness and help organizations stay safe online. This year’s theme, “See Yourself in Cyber,” focuses on the people behind the devices. Protect Your Business Businesses suffered 50% more cyberattack attempts per week […]
The Biggest Cybersecurity Skill Gaps in Today’s Cybersecurity Professionals
SOFT SKILLS is the biggest skills gap next to cloud computing in today’s cybersecurity workforce! If you’re an introvert, feel socially awkward going to security conferences, freeze up on job interviews, feel nervous and slightly intimidated at the thought of leveling up in your career, or entering into the cybersecurity workforce altogether – Don’t worry! […]