What is Lockbit? The digital extortion gang on a cybercrime spree
By Zeba Siddiqui and James Pearson SAN FRANCISCO/LONDON (Reuters) – A cybercriminal group named Lockbit, which on Friday said it breached the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has…
SMEs security: Italy unveils the first Cyber Index
Pandemic, economic crisis, war. More and more critical issues involving “organic” reality are reflected in the digital operations of businesses. Cybercriminals have become much more astute in exploiting global trends…
Generative AI, a new threat to cybersecurity
ChatGPT, Deepfakes, and more sophisticated phishing scams are the biggest dangers for companies, which must learn to master AI to defeat it. With ChatGPT4, the world has discovered the potential of generative…
Microsoft Digital Defence Report 2023, a global overview of cybersecurity trends
When one wants to get an overview of global cybersecurity developments and trends, few sources are as reliable as Microsoft Digital Defence Report. Everyone knows the strength and ubiquity of the…
5 cybersecurity threats in 2023: what you need to know
Cybersecurity threats in 2023: In an era increasingly defined by digitalisation, cybersecurity threats undergo constant transformation. The year 2022 witnessed a staggering 493.33 million ransomware attacks worldwide, while the enduring menace of…
Secondhand marketplace become target of cybercrime in South Korea
Secondhand marketplace: In South Korea, obtaining a used item through online platforms has been popular for the past few years but gained even bigger momentum since the pandemic. According to Job…
Chronicle of a valuable working day dedicated to cybersecurity
Cybersecurity working day: I was sent to Padua to attend ‘Reaction – A day to face the rapidly evolving challenges of cybersecurity‘, a conference dedicated to cybersecurity companies. Usually, I attend these…
Celebrity hacks: 6 celebrities that have been a victim of cyberattack
Celebrity hacks: Celebrities are frequent targets of cyberattacks. Attacks on the accounts of celebrities are particularly lucrative for hackers. They gain access to personal data, which they later sell for significant money.…
How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cyber security
At a time when the technological landscape is constantly evolving and defining our existence, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security is becoming increasingly relevant in innovation. These…
Top 8 healthcare cybersecurity challenges
The healthcare industry remains a prime target for cybercriminals, and this pattern is anticipated to persist throughout 2023. In the initial quarter of 2023, healthcare organizations disclosed 145 data breaches, as reported…