**Laxman Prakash Named SVP and CISO at The Standard** *What This Leadership Move Signals for Cybersecurity Executives* **Introduction** What happens when a company elevates cybersecurity to a top leadership priority? For The Standard, it means promoting seasoned IT executive Laxman Prakash to Senior Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Chief Read more…
**Lazarus Web3 Hack, Intel AMD Breach, Dark Web Leak: What You Need to Know** Cyberthreats are escalating fast—and the Lazarus Group is leading the front lines. In recent weeks, the notorious North Korean APT group struck multiple targets, including Web3 companies, and exploited leaked Intel and AMD firmware to launch Read more…
**Open VSX Registry Addresses Token Leak and Malicious Extensions** **Introduction** Imagine waking up to discover that authentication tokens for your organization’s code distribution tools have been leaked—potentially granting attackers the keys to inject malicious code into your developers’ workspace. That’s the scenario faced by the Open VSX Registry, a popular Read more…
**Cyber Attack Readiness Questions Every Business Must Ask** **Introduction** Imagine this: One morning, your team logs in to find all systems locked, critical files encrypted, and a ransom note demanding payment in cryptocurrency. It’s not a far-fetched TV drama—cyber attacks like ransomware are now a daily risk for businesses of Read more…
**BankBot-YNRK and DeliveryRAT Android Trojans Steal Data** **Introduction** Imagine this: an employee checks an incoming SMS about a package delivery on their phone—only it’s not from a delivery company. Within seconds, malicious software silently steals banking credentials and remote access is established—all without the user suspecting a thing. That’s exactly Read more…
**Chargeback Gurus Earns ISO 27001 Certification for Security** **Introduction** What does it really mean for a service provider to protect your company’s sensitive data—and how do you know they’re doing it well? Data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.45 million per incident, according to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Read more…
**HttpTroy Backdoor Masquerades as VPN Invoice in Cyberattack** **Introduction: A New Threat Hides in Plain Sight** Imagine receiving an email titled “Outstanding VPN Invoice – Immediate Attention Required.” For many CISOs and CEOs, that subject line would barely raise an eyebrow. After all, VPN subscriptions are routine—and so are invoice Read more…
**Gulf News Unveils First Cybersecurity Awards Initiative** **Introduction: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of Cybersecurity** Imagine this: a CEO logs on Monday morning to find that their company has been breached. Systems are down, sensitive data’s been compromised, and operations halted. Now contrast that with an organization quietly thriving — well-defended, Read more…
**Cyber Resilience Matters More Than Basic Security Defenses** **Introduction: Why Firewalls Aren’t Enough Anymore** Imagine this: your organization has invested heavily in firewalls, antivirus software, and access controls. Your SOC team runs 24/7, and your endpoint protection is best-in-class. Yet one phishing email clicks through—or a third-party vendor gets compromised—and Read more…
**Lifetime InfoSec4TC Platinum Membership 81 Percent Off Now** **Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Cybersecurity Skills** Did you know that global cybercrime damages are expected to hit $10.5 trillion annually by 2025? That’s more than the profits of all major tech companies combined. If you’re a CISO, CEO, Read more…
