**SmudgedSerpent Hackers Target US Experts Amid Iran-Israel Crisis** As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, cyber operations are unfolding in lockstep—and US-based cybersecurity and foreign policy experts are finding themselves in the digital crosshairs. The culprit? A mysterious state-backed threat actor dubbed “SmudgedSerpent,” according to a recent report by Read more…
**Mashreq Bank CISO Shares Cybersecurity Leadership Journey** **Introduction** What does it take to lead cybersecurity at one of the oldest and most innovative banks in the Middle East? For Vishal Jain, CISO of Mashreq Bank, it’s more than just deploying the right tools—it’s about evolving mindsets, integrating business strategy, and Read more…
**CISA Adds Gladinet and CWP Flaws to Exploited List** **Why Security Leaders Can’t Afford to Overlook These Newly Exploited Vulnerabilities** Imagine this: a seemingly minor flaw in a file-sharing platform or web panel quietly gives attackers full control over your internal systems. It’s not just possible—it’s happening. The U.S. Cybersecurity Read more…
**CISA Adds Gladinet and CWP Flaws to KEV List: What Security Leaders Need to Know** **Introduction** What happens when vulnerabilities linger in popular yet under-the-radar software products? They become prime targets for exploitation—and recent actions by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirm this growing concern. On November Read more…
**Queen City Con Sparks Hands-On Cybersecurity Learning Experience** **Introduction** What if your cybersecurity team could test their skills against simulated breaches, collaborate with industry leaders, and leave more prepared to defend your enterprise—without the high costs and fluff of big-name conferences? This is exactly what Queen City Con delivers. Held Read more…
**Teleskope Raises $25M to Boost AI Data Security Platform** **Introduction** What happens when your AI-driven systems gain intelligence—but also become a security liability? That’s the reality many CISOs and CEOs now face as artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in enterprise infrastructure. While AI promises faster decision-making and new insights, the Read more…
**Tandem Reaches Major Cybersecurity Certification Milestone** **Introduction** What happens when a medical device not only helps manage chronic disease but also meets some of the highest global cybersecurity standards? You get a signal—a confident green light—that patient data and device integrity are core priorities, not afterthoughts. That’s what Tandem Diabetes Read more…
**Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, ShinyHunters Form Cybercrime Alliance: What CISOs and CEOs Need to Know** In a chilling wake-up call for CISOs and security leaders, three of the cybercrime world’s most notorious groups—Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters—have reportedly formed a coordinated alliance. According to The Hacker News, this “cybercrime merger” promises Read more…
**CFPB Infosec Weakens as Key Cybersecurity Staff Exit** **Introduction** What happens when the guardians of consumer financial data start walking out the door? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a critical agency tasked with protecting Americans’ financial interests, is now facing a cybersecurity crossroads. According to a recent report by Read more…
**Europol Eurojust Bust €600M Global Crypto Fraud Network** **Introduction** Imagine discovering that a seemingly legitimate offshore investment platform lured thousands of people into tossing their money into a virtual black hole—only to have it siphoned away by a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate. Unfortunately, this isn’t fiction. According to Europol and Eurojust, Read more…
