Imagine waking up to the headlines: $140 million siphoned from Brazil’s central banking network, not by shadowy hackers alone—but with help from an insider. If you’re in finance, tech, or just care about digital security, your alarm bells would be ringing. How could such a massive breach happen at the heart of a country’s financial…
Have you ever woken up to a headline announcing a major retailer was crippled by hackers—wondering, “How could this happen?” That’s the unsettling reality Marks & Spencer (M&S) faced this year, as its chairman Archie Norman publicly confirmed a ransomware attack that shook the company to its core. But did they pay the ransom? How…
Are your Microsoft systems really safe? July 2025’s Patch Tuesday just delivered a wake-up call, patching a staggering 130 vulnerabilities—including some that attackers could potentially use to wreak havoc inside organizations worldwide. But unlike previous months, this release marked a subtle shift: for the first time in nearly a year, Microsoft’s security updates didn’t address…
Cybersecurity hardly ever makes headlines unless there’s been a major hack or a government leak. But this year, there’s a stunning development that’s turning heads in the policy world and should matter to every American: Former President Trump’s proposed 2026 federal budget seeks an unprecedented $1.23 billion cut to cybersecurity funding—a move with ripple effects…
The latest GOP-backed domestic policy bill is making headlines—and not just for its staggering price tag. Buried within the legislation is a major windfall for military cybersecurity, earmarking hundreds of millions of dollars for cyber defense, artificial intelligence initiatives, and offensive cyber operations. But as lawmakers celebrate new funding for military tech, critics are sounding…
In the shadowy world of global cybercrime, stories rarely break into mainstream awareness—until they hit close to home. The recent arrest of Xu Zewei, a Chinese national accused of orchestrating cyber attacks against U.S. organizations, is one of those rare moments that forces us to sit up and ask: just how vulnerable are we to…
Traveling with your smartphone, laptop, or tablet opens up a world of convenience—navigating new cities, sharing adventures on social media, and staying connected with loved ones or work. But here’s the reality: when you hit the road or sky, your devices face far greater information security risks than they do at home. From opportunistic thieves…
Are you navigating the new world of remote work or telework—and wondering how to stay safe, productive, and connected? You’re not alone. As millions of professionals swapped office desks for home setups, questions about security, best practices, and how to make remote work truly work have become more urgent than ever. Whether you’re an employee,…
Imagine locking the front door to your house every night. It’s a simple act, but it’s your first line of defense against unwanted guests. Now, think about this in the realm of cybersecurity—who gets digital “keys” to your organization’s most valuable resources? That’s where access control comes in. If you’re searching, “which of the following…
Imagine opening an email that looks like it’s from a trusted Tibetan organization—maybe it contains an official-looking document about the Dalai Lama’s upcoming milestone birthday or a hot-button issue in Tibetan education policy. But with a single click, you’ve unwittingly invited a stealthy cyberespionage group into your computer—one known to operate on behalf of Chinese…
