By John Donegan On September 22, 2020
After it became apparent that the General Staff of the Russian Army (GRU) targeted over 21 states’ voter registration databases, U.S. authorities snapped into action. No votes were altered during the 2016 presidential election; however, experts believe that Russian operatives didn’t want to alter votes, per se. Their main goal was to sow public distrust […]
By John Donegan On August 24, 2020
When it comes to CISO budgeting, organizations tend to underinvest in cybersecurity initiatives. Intuitively, this makes some sense, as C-levels are often hyper-focused on cost savings. However, with debilitating cyberattacks becoming increasingly commonplace, it’s foolish to underspend on cybersecurity. Through their now-famous study, two scholars from the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business, Lawrence […]
By John Donegan On June 01, 2020
During a particularly high-profile ransomware attack last month, REvil/Sodinokibi attackers stole 756 GB worth of sensitive documents from celebrity law firm Grubman, Shire, Meiselas, and Sacks. The attackers threatened to publish important files related to pop singers Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera if the firm didn’t pay out $21 million. The folks at Grubman refused […]
By Priyanka Roy On May 18, 2020
As cyberthreats become more sophisticated with each passing day, organizations around the globe are looking for new and advanced ways to enhance their security posture. Launched in 2008, blockchain technology has been primarily associated with the mining and trading of cryptocurrency; however, the world is now realizing its cybersecurity potential. Industries across the globe are starting to explore the application […]
