Tag: cyber security

Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users

October 11, 2024

The Internet Archive’s “Wayback Machine” experienced a significant data breach, compromising a user authentication database with 31 million unique records. According to Bleeping Computer* the breach became public when visitors to archive.org saw a JavaScript alert from the hacker, mentioning the breach and referencing the “Have I Been Pwned” (HIBP) service. Troy Hunt, the creator … More Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users

Cyber insurance, human risk, and the potential for cyber-ratings

October 9, 2024

Could human risk in cybersecurity be managed with a cyber-rating, much like credit scores help assess people’s financial responsibility? It’s undeniable that cyber insurance and cybersecurity are intrinsically linked. One requires the other, and they are a perfect pairing, even if they may deny the relationship. Looking ahead, however, we probably need to add a … More Cyber insurance, human risk, and the potential for cyber-ratings

Preparing for NIS2: Why a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Critical

October 4, 2024

As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, the sophistication and frequency of attacks are escalating at an alarming rate. This is particularly concerning for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are often perceived by cybercriminals as easy targets. With the upcoming enactment of the NIS2 Directive in October, organisations in Ireland and across the … More Preparing for NIS2: Why a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Critical

ESET Research discovers new government-attacking APT group

October 2, 2024

ESET researchers have discovered several targeted campaigns against governmental institutions in Thailand, starting in 2023, where massive amounts of data have been exfiltrated. The campaigns misused legitimate file-sharing services such as Dropbox, PixelDrain, GitHub, and OneDrive in the process. Based on the findings, ESET researchers decided to track this activity cluster as the work of … More ESET Research discovers new government-attacking APT group

Cybersecurity Awareness Month needs a radical overhaul – it needs legislation

October 1, 2024

Despite their benefits, awareness campaigns alone are not enough to encourage widespread adoption of cybersecurity best practices. As we enter October, governments, non-profit organizations, cybersecurity vendors and many companies with corporate social responsibility teams are all likely gearing up to push out some useful tips on staying safe online. Without even looking at the official theme … More Cybersecurity Awareness Month needs a radical overhaul – it needs legislation