Now patched vulnerabilities in online services from carmaker Kia allowed attackers to remotely control vehicle functions using only a license plate number, putting millions of cars at risk. The flaws were present in the South Korean automaker's official website for owners and in its iOS app.
AI has enabled supply chains to become more proactive and predictive. Through machine learning algorithms, natural language processing and advanced analytics, organizations can now forecast demand with greater accuracy, anticipate potential disruptions and optimize inventory management in real time.
Picus Security has received $45 million in funding led by Riverwood Capital. The investment will accelerate product development in exposure management, including attack surface management and automated pen testing. The company plans to expand further in the Americas, targeting key growth areas.
Thoma Bravo has begun interviewing underwriters as it explores an initial public offering for SailPoint, Bloomberg reported last week. The private equity firm hasn't finalized details, including the timing of a potential listing for the identity governance and administration vendor.
Critical infrastructure encompasses the essential services and assets vital to the functioning of society and the economy. Specializing in security in this field requires a deep understanding of the challenges and threats facing sectors such as energy, transportation, healthcare and water systems.
The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, coupled with the rise in remote work, has led to an increase in fraudulent job postings targeting tech-savvy individuals. Learn why this is so and how to protect yourself from deceptive schemes as you pursue a job in cybersecurity.
The intersection of cyber supply chain security and third/fourth-party risk management presents significant challenges for CISOs. Here's how to take a proactive, comprehensive approach to cyber supply chain risk management to protect critical assets and enhance resilience against evolving threats.
CEO Yevgeny Dibrov discusses the acquisition of Silk Security and CTCI to enhance the company’s cyber risk prioritization and threat hunting capabilities. He explains why these acquisitions are crucial for addressing customer challenges and expanding Armis’ cybersecurity platform.
In cybersecurity, the playing field can change at any given moment, so grit and adaptability are essential traits. Leaders can help their team members cultivate these qualities so they can meet the demands of their careers and contribute effectively to their organizations' security efforts.
Microsoft's statement that a faulty CrowdStrike update affected less than 1% of active Windows systems doesn't tell the full story, since large organizations in critical sectors make up a disproportionate part of the user base, as the outages in healthcare, transportation and banking demonstrate.
Ransomware remains a major threat to energy, oil/gas and utilities organizations of all sizes around the globe. Our 2024 state of ransomware report reveals that the median recovery costs for two critical infrastructure sectors - energy and water - quadrupled to $3 million over the past year.
What will it take for victims of ransomware, extortion and other types of cybercrime to stop directly funding their attackers? The latest breached business to pay a ransom to its attackers appears to be AT&T, which reportedly paid Shiny Hunters over $350,000 for a promise to delete stolen data.
To make cybersecurity a business enabler, cybersecurity teams need to focus on opening things up in a secure fashion so that the functionality and productivity of the business can flourish. Hearst's Andres Andreu discusses the areas in which this can be done.
Rapid7's acquisition of Noetic Cyber aims to deliver improved attack surface management by offering comprehensive visibility into internal and external assets. The deal will aid security outcomes and operational efficiency for clients while helping them anticipate risks and manage them efficiently.
Jana Partners announced a "significant" stake in Boston-based Rapid7 on Wednesday and plans to push the vulnerability management firm to sell itself. The activist investor is working with investment firm Cannae Holdings and wants Cannae to team up with a private equity firm to buy Rapid7.
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