23andMe settles data breach lawsuit for $30 million
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – 23andMe will pay $30 million and provide three years of security monitoring to settle a lawsuit accusing the genetics testing company of failing to protect…
Best tech expos in October 2024
As the tech world continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, October 2024 offers a prime opportunity to dive into some of the industry’s most significant events. From cybersecurity innovations…
Microsoft Copilot can be tricked into obtaining sensitive company data
Microsoft Copilot: It is possible to induce incorrect responses, exfiltrate sensitive data, and spread incorrect information within the company, which can impact its operations, such as sales and production. These…
Trump says he may end EV tax credit; is open to naming Elon Musk as an adviser
By David Shepardson YORK, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday that if elected he would consider ending a $7,500 tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases and…
Mastering application security: best practices to follow
Are your applications bulletproof against today’s sophisticated cyber threats? Engineers understand that robust application security is not optional—it’s critical. Effective security testing methodologies, specific strategies, and industry best practices can…
Datadog raises annual forecasts on strong cybersecurity demand
By Priyanka.G (Reuters) – Cloud monitoring firm Datadog raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Thursday, after beating second-quarter estimates on rising demand for artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity services. Businesses…
Data on the cloud has become the main targets of cyber attacks
In recent years, data on the cloud has become the main target of cyberattacks. This phenomenon has pushed spending on protecting this data to the top of all other cybersecurity…
Insights into the NHS cyberattack: an interview with Shobhit Gautam
Interview with Shobhit Gautam: Recently, NHS England confirmed a significant patient data breach managed by the pathology testing company Synnovis due to a ransomware attack. The cyber-criminal group Qilin has…
How to use SIEM to optimize your security posture
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems have emerged as a crucial tool for organizations aiming to bolster their security posture. By providing real-time analysis of security alerts and aiding…
What is application security and why do you need it?
The exponential growth in the volume of applications being developed, distributed, and patched across networks has entered an era of heightened vulnerability. Cyber hackers are always looking for vulnerabilities and…