Hackers breach US firm over Wi-Fi from Russia in ‘Nearest Neighbor Attack’
Russian state hackers APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard/Sofacy) breached a U.S. company through its enterprise WiFi network while being thousands of…
Leaky Cybersecurity Holes Put Water Systems at Risk
At least 97 major water systems in the US have serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities and compliance issues, raising concerns that cyberattacks…
Going Beyond Secure by Demand
Secure by Demand offers a starting point for third-party risk management teams, but they need to take the essential step…
CISA says BianLian ransomware now focuses only on data theft
The BianLian ransomware operation has shifted its tactics, becoming primarily a data theft extortion group, according to an updated advisory…
African Reliance on Foreign Suppliers Boosts Insecurity Concerns
Recent backdoor implants and cyber-espionage attacks on their supply chains have African organizations looking to diversify beyond Chinese, American tech…
The Future of Cybersecurity: Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
by Gary S. Miliefsky, CISSP, fmDHS As the publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine, I have a great honor and pleasure…
Combating the Rise of Federally Aimed Malicious Intent
In the future, the cybersecurity landscape likely will depend not only on the ability of federal workforces to protect their…
Trump 2.0 May Mean Fewer Cybersecurity Regs, Shift in Threats
Given increased tensions with China over tariffs, companies could see a shift in attacks, but also fewer regulations and a…
Trump goes full MAGA as he picks allies and loyalists to fill his second administration
As he aims to turn the nation's capital upside down, President-elect Trump is turning to allies and supporters of his…
An Interview With the Target & Home Depot Hacker
In December 2023, KrebsOnSecurity revealed the real-life identity of Rescator, the nickname used by a Russian cybercriminal who sold more…