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In today’s digital age, personal and professional data are constantly being stored, transferred, and backed up across various devices. Among these devices, hard drives and smartphones often contain an immense amount of sensitive information—data that, if left unprotected or improperly discarded, can pose significant cybersecurity threats. As people upgrade their technology, it’s easy to forget The post The Hidden Cybersecurity threats in Old Hard Drives and Smartphones first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post The Hidden Cybersecurity threats in Old Hard Drives and Smartphones appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In recent years, we’ve witnessed a range of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and both public and private sector entities. These cyber breaches have often disrupted operations, compromised sensitive data, and caused significant economic damage. However, attacks targeting healthcare infrastructure have been some of the most alarming, with incidents leading to cancelled emergency appointments and, tragically, The post Cyber Attack Targets Military Aid Relief Aircraft in Historic GPS Spoofing Incident first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Cyber Attack Targets Military Aid Relief Aircraft in Historic GPS Spoofing Incident appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In a chilling reminder of the growing cyber threats to the healthcare industry, Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), a U.S. lab testing provider, confirmed a major data breach that compromised the personal and medical data of 1.6 million individuals. The October 2024 cyberattack, which was disclosed just yesterday, exposed highly sensitive information ranging from Social Security The post Critical Patient Data Exposed: 1.6 Million Affected in Widespread Healthcare Cyber Attack first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Critical Patient Data Exposed: 1.6 Million Affected in Widespread Healthcare Cyber Attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

As cybersecurity teams face overwhelming alert volumes, staff shortages, and ever-evolving threats, Radiant Security has introduced a transformative solution: the Adaptive AI SOC platform. This innovation promises to revolutionize how security operations centers (SOCs) operate, offering not just automation but true adaptability. To better understand how Radiant Security is transforming cybersecurity operations, we asked Shahar The post Radiant Security Unveils Its Groundbreaking Adaptive AI SOC Platform first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Radiant Security Unveils Its Groundbreaking Adaptive AI SOC Platform appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In today’s digital world, passwords alone are not enough to keep our online accounts safe. Cybercriminals are constantly finding ways to steal login credentials, whether through phishing scams, data breaches or malware. This is where multifactor authentication (MFA) comes in. MFA is a security feature that adds an extra layer of protection beyond just a The post Understanding Multifactor Authentication (MFA): A Simple Guide first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Understanding Multifactor Authentication (MFA): A Simple Guide appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In a troubling development for enterprise cloud users, federal authorities are investigating a major data breach involving Oracle—one of the world’s leading cloud infrastructure providers. Hackers reportedly gained unauthorized access to Oracle systems, stealing sensitive client login credentials including usernames, passkeys, and encrypted passwords. According to a Bloomberg report, this is Oracle’s second cybersecurity disclosure The post The Oracle Breach Is Bigger Than You Think—5 Urgent Steps to Take Now first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post The Oracle Breach Is Bigger Than You Think—5 Urgent Steps to Take Now appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In recent years, we’ve become familiar with ransomware attacks, where hackers infiltrate computer networks, encrypt files, and demand payment in exchange for restoring access. As these cybercriminal tactics evolved, attackers began stealing sensitive data in addition to encrypting it—using the threat of publishing that data on the dark web as additional leverage to extort victims. The post Hackers post stolen data on Telegram first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Hackers post stolen data on Telegram appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Now that the March Madness tournament has concluded with thrilling games and memorable moments, fans are reflecting on their brackets and the champions crowned. While the excitement of the tournament may have subsided, the cybersecurity risks tied to major events like this remain a critical concern, especially as cybercriminals continue to exploit similar opportunities during The post March Madness: Don’t Let Cyber Scammers Attack Your Bracket Blind Spot first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post March Madness: Don’t Let Cyber Scammers Attack Your Bracket Blind Spot appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Seven Schools Have Confirmed Event Dates for April and May BCR Cyber, a leading provider of comprehensive cybersecurity training and job placement services, and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC), the advocate and unified voice for Maryland’s 16 community colleges, announced today that Maryland community colleges will be hosting ribbon cutting events throughout the The post Maryland Community Colleges to Host Ribbon Cutting Events as Maryland’s Cyber Workforce Accelerator Program Ramps Up first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Maryland Community Colleges to Host Ribbon Cutting Events as Maryland’s Cyber Workforce Accelerator Program Ramps Up appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent months, likely due to the ease with which hackers can generate substantial earnings through increasingly aggressive tactics, including double and triple extortion. These methods force victims to not only pay a ransom to regain access to their systems but also to prevent the public release of The post RansomHouse ransomware steals 2TB data from telecom giant first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post RansomHouse ransomware steals 2TB data from telecom giant appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.