Cybersecurity Warnings for U.S. Water Systems Highlighted in EPA Report The integrity of U.S. water systems is under scrutiny after a report by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General highlighted vulnerabilities. The investigation—which involved a passive assessment of 1,062 water systems—found that 97 of those had either critical or high-risk cybersecurity issues, a…
Bank Bust Deepfake Threat Banks have been battling against fraud for ages, but the playing field is transforming with technological advancements. FS-ISAC, the financial sector’s cybersecurity support non-profit, has highlighted that deepfakes – sophisticated synthetic media where a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else’s likeness – are now being…
Customer Disservice: A Menace to Security Hackers are turning customer service into a nightmare for consumers. LastPass, a renowned password manager, recently uncovered a social engineering campaign where fake reviews were populated with fraudulent customer service numbers. Users duped into contacting these numbers are led to malicious websites or directly fleeced for sensitive information. Investigations…
The Price Is Yikes: In what could be a profound shock to the U.S. economy, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has relayed concerns about the IT budget ramifications following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential elections. His campaign trail proposed severe tariff hikes, including a broad 10-20% tariff on all U.S. imports and an…
Public Persona: Crafting the CISO Image Post-Data Breach Data breaches can tarnish the reputation of any company, but what about the individuals at the helm of cybersecurity? An increasing focus on personal branding has become pivotal for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), especially in the aftermath of a breach. Jameeka Green Aaron, CISO of Headspace,…
Seattle Public Library Hit by Ransomware Attack In a concerning development for patrons and staff, the Seattle Public Library announced it had fallen victim to a ransomware attack on May 25, just a day shy of its scheduled maintenance. The cyber assault disrupted essential services, including access to public computers, the online catalog, e-books, wi-fi,…
Cyberthreats Increase Within the Construction Industry A recent May 2024 Kroll report highlights a worrying trend: cyberattackers are increasingly targeting the construction sector. The report underscores a doubling in incident responses for construction companies, from 3% to 6% year-over-year in Q1 2024. Experts attribute this spike to the large number of invoices and vendors in…
OpenAI Revises NDA Policy Amid Equity Forfeiture Controversy In a remarkable turn of events, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged the error in pressuring former employees into signing restrictive non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), which included threats of forfeiting vested equity should they refuse. The controversy was brought to light following the departure of key personnel from…
Target Entices Shoppers with Substantial Price Cuts Amidst a competitive retail environment, Target has initiated a bold strategy to draw consumers back into its stores by implementing significant price reductions on roughly 5,000 items. This move reflects the company’s efforts to remain a formidable contender in the retail space, particularly as customers grow increasingly discerning…
Target Entices Shoppers with Price Cuts on Thousands of Items Retail giant Target is on a mission to lure consumers by implementing significant price reductions on approximately 5,000 products. Amidst varying economic forecasts and shifting consumer spending habits, Target’s aggressive pricing strategy seems aimed at bolstering foot traffic and sustaining its market share. The move…