Tagged: cybersecurity

December 23, 2025 @ 9:43 pm By Michael Wong  |  

  North Korea-linked hackers stole more than half of the over $2.7 billion taken in cryptocurrency hacks in 2025, as the country’s cyber operators increasingly targeted the operational infrastructure of major exchanges and outsourced the “cash-out” stage to a web of Chinese underground brokers, blockchain… Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 10:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted that Q3 2025 cybersecurity investment reached a multiyear low amid shifting enterprise security priorities. The research report from PitchBook also mentioned that Q3 cybersecurity venture capital activity fell sharply, with deal value dropping to $2.6 billion across 158 transactions. This was the lowest… Read More

December 14, 2025 @ 12:33 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

AI dominates cybersecurity experts’ 2026 predictions as it touches on authentication, privacy and attack acceleration. GPU optimization and AI-driven attacks will push companies toward regional cloud providers “GPU optimization becomes a headline topic in 2026. Today, most companies only use about 60% of the GPU… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky noted recently that there was a significant increase in the number of résumés and jobs that had been posted on so-called underground forums in Q1 2024 when compared to Q1 2023, and this figure reportedly remained on the same level in Q1… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 11:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research have announced recently that during the first three quarters of this year, ransomware attacks on various manufacturing organizations could have generated more than $18 billion in losses. This figure is now said to reflect only the so-called “direct cost”… Read More

November 21, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The fintech world has begun to release its predictions for 2026. Read on to find out how AI, cybersecurity and general tech developments will shape the industry in the year ahead. Cybersecurity “2026’s cybersecurity threat landscape is high-tech, high-stakes, and fast-changing. From AI-driven hacks to… Read More

November 17, 2025 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky has introduced its Security Bulletin, which aims to examine the key cybersecurity trends of the past year and offers a glimpse into the potential future of these developments. The update from Kaspersky is dedicated to cybersecurity issues in the financial services ecosystem, offering an… Read More

November 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last month, Europol announced that it had arrested seven individuals who were allegedly perpetrators in a SIM Swap scam operation. Described as a Cybercrime-as-a-Service operation, enforcement agencies took down five servers and seized 1,200 SIM box devices and 40,000 active SIM cards. Thousands of SIM… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Ernst & Young LLP announced that EY US has selected CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM as the foundational platform enabling its cybersecurity managed services. With Falcon Next-Gen SIEM and EY US managed services experience, enterprises worldwide can accelerate the move futher “beyond legacy security… Read More

October 16, 2025 @ 7:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Earlier this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) identified a campaign by the ‘Mysterious Elephant’ APT. The group mainly targets government entities as well as foreign affairs organizations across the APAC area, with a particular focus on Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka… Read More

October 4, 2025 @ 6:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly eight-in-ten organisations say their cyber budget will increase in the coming year, as businesses contend with an array of cyber risks Investment in AI was the main budget priority (36%) over the next 12 months, ahead of cloud security (34%), network security (28%) as… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an environment where digital transformation also accelerates vulnerabilities, Kaspersky continues to focus on cybersecurity initiatives. This month, the global firm unveiled significant updates across its product suite, a specialized training program, and alarming research on AI-enhanced threats. These developments underscore Kaspersky’s commitment to proactive… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 3:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky continues to lead the charge with timely warnings, product launches, and strategic initiatives. The company has issued critical alerts on emerging vulnerabilities while bolstering its portfolio for businesses worldwide. These updates underscore Kaspersky’s commitment to proactive defense amid rising AI integration, automotive cyber risks,… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 8:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced pivotal developments that underscore its commitment to product development across Latin America and other regions along with ensuring adequate security across its solutions. Recently, Accenture partnered with Google Cloud to transform Brazil’s energy landscape alongside Eneva, a private natural gas operator…. Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 12:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-paced industry of software development, artificial intelligence has become a key part of the process, aiming to improve coding processes and boost productivity. However, a newly uncovered security flaw is becoming a serious concern, particularly for cryptocurrency platforms like Coinbase. Cybersecurity professionals at… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has introduced a significant enhancement to its Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) service: the External Attack Surface module. This digital tool, integrated into Kaspersky’s Threat Intelligence portal, aims to enable organizations with advanced capabilities to monitor and secure their internet-exposed assets. Alongside this… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:50 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

EC-Council, a provider of cybersecurity education and creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, has confirmed a $20 million-plus investment in FireCompass, an AI-powered offensive security platform. This move is part of EC-Council’s $100 million Cybersecurity Innovation Commitment, created to accelerate the development of… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybercriminals are leveraging the complexity of blockchain technology to obscure malicious activities, with a new tactic involving the concealment of malware within Ethereum smart contracts, according to a recent report by cybersecurity firm ReversingLabs. This sophisticated approach allows hackers to disguise harmful traffic as routine… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 9:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cybersecurity sector has experienced a resurgence in venture capital activity in Q2 2025, marking its strongest quarter since mid-2022. According to the latest Cybersecurity VC Trends report from PitchBook, the industry saw $4 billion invested across 163 transactions, reflecting a significant uptick in deal… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an increasingly digital environment, cyber threats are evolving at an alarming pace, targeting vulnerabilities across platforms and regions. Kaspersky, a global enabler of cybersecurity, has recently released reports highlighting a surge in exploits affecting Linux and Windows users, the resurgence of the Russian-speaking ransomware… Read More