Cybersecurity Snapshot: LockBit Gang Gets Knocked Down, as CISA Stresses Security of Water Plants
Check out how cyber agencies from multiple countries hit the LockBit ransomware group. Meanwhile, CISA wants water treatment plants to button up their cyber defenses. Plus, there’s a new generative AI governance checklist for tech and business leaders. And the White House seeks to boost ports' cyber...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: ChatGPT Gets So-So Grade in Code Analysis Test, while JCDC Pledges To Focus on Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Check out why ChatGPT’s code analysis skills left Carnegie Mellon researchers unimpressed. Plus, JCDC will put special focus on critical infrastructure security in 2024. Meanwhile, CISA and OpenSSF shine a spotlight on the security of software package repositories. And scammers leveraged tech tools ...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Critical Infrastructure Orgs Must Beware of China-backed Volt Typhoon, Cyber Agencies Warn
The Volt Typhoon hacking gang is stealthily breaching critical infrastructure IT environments so it can strike on behalf of the Chinese government, cyber agencies say. Plus, ransomware gangs netted $1 billion-plus in 2023. In addition, new group tasked with addressing the quantum computing threat dr...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Attackers Hack Routers To Hit Critical Infrastructure, as CISA Calls for More Secure Router Design
CISA is calling on router makers to improve security, because attackers like Volt Typhoon compromise routers to breach critical infrastructure systems. Meanwhile, data breaches hit an all-time high in the U.S. Plus, Italy says ChatGPT violates EU privacy laws. And a cyber expert calls on universitie...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: New Guide Details How To Use AI Securely, as CERT Honcho Tells CISOs To Sharpen AI Security Skills Pronto
Cyber agencies from multiple countries published a joint guide on using artificial intelligence safely. Meanwhile, CERT’s director says AI is the top skill for CISOs to have in 2024. Plus, the UK’s NCSC forecasts how AI will supercharge cyberattacks. And a global survey shows cyber pros weighing pro...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Critical Infrastructure Orgs Cautioned About Chinese Drones, While Water Plants Advised To Boost Incident Response
Find out why Uncle Sam is warning critical infrastructure facilities about drones made in China, while urging water treatment plants to beef up incident response plans. Plus, the challenges stressing out CISOs are also opening new doors for them. In addition, the latest on the Androxgh0st malware. A...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: How To Boost the Cybersecurity of AI Systems While Minimizing Risks
Check out expert recommendations for deploying AI tools securely. Plus, the World Economic Forum ranks cyberattacks and AI misinformation among today’s top global risks. In addition, cyber insurance demand is forecast to grow robustly. And a warning about adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks and h...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: NIST Unpacks Cyberattacks Against AI Systems, as FBI Strikes ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Gang
Want to learn more about protecting AI systems from malicious actors? A new NIST guide aims to help you identify and mitigate attacks targeting AI tools. Plus, new granular configuration recommendations for securing Microsoft 365 are out. In addition, the cost of cyber incidents is rising. And there...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: What’s in Store for 2024 in Cyberland? Check Out Tenable Experts’ Predictions for OT Security, AI, Cloud Security, IAM and more
The new year is upon us, and so we ponder the question: What cybersecurity trends will shape 2024? To find out, we asked Tenable experts to read the tea leaves. Their 2024 forecasts include: A bigger security role for cloud architects; a focus by ransomware gangs on OT systems in critical industries...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: A Look Back at Key 2023 Cyber Data for GenAI, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, OT, Cyber Regulations and more
As we bid adieu to 2023, we highlight major trends that impacted cybersecurity professionals in the past 12 months. Learn how the cyber world changed in areas including artificial intelligence, CNAPP, IAM security, government oversight and OT security....
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Want to Deploy AI Securely? New Industry Group Will Compile AI Safety Best Practices
A group that includes the Cloud Security Alliance, CISA and Google is working to compile a comprehensive collection of best practices for secure AI use. Meanwhile, check out a draft of secure configuration recommendations for the Google Workspace suite. Plus, MITRE plans to release a threat model fo...
Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls on Software Makers To Use Memory Safe Languages, as OpenSSF Issues Secure Software Principles
CISA is urging developers to stamp out memory vulnerabilities with memory safe programming languages. Meanwhile, the OpenSSF published 10 key principles for secure software development. Plus, malware used in fake browser-update attacks ballooned in Q3. In addition, a new program aims to boost the cy...