Authorities released free decryptor for Phobos and 8base ransomware

Wherever there’s been conflict in the world, propaganda has never been far away. Travel back in time to 515 BC and read the Behistun Inscription, an autobiography by Persian King Darius that discusses his rise to power. More recently, see how different newspapers report on wars, where it’s said, ‘The first casualty is the truth.’ …

Texas Centers for Infectious Disease Associates (TCIDA) has now issued a press release and sent notification letters to patients affected by an attack they first discovered last July. According to their notice, on July 19, 2024, they learned of unusual activity in their network. Their investigation determined that an unauthorized individual may have accessed or…

Excelsior Orthopaedics says the information of roughly 357,000 patients and employees was stolen in a June 2024 data breach. The post Excelsior Orthopaedics Data Breach Impacts 357,000 People appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous promise for improving cyber defense and making the lives of security practitioners easier. It can help teams cut through alert fatigue, spot patterns faster, and bring a level of scale that human analysts alone can’t match. But realizing that potential depends on securing the systems that make it possible. Every…

In today’s digital world, security breaches are all too common. Despite the many security tools and training programs available, identity-based attacks—like phishing, adversary-in-the-middle, and MFA bypass—remain a major challenge. Instead of accepting these risks and pouring resources into fixing problems after they occur, why not prevent attacks from happening in the first place? Our upcoming

Sophos marks International Women’s Day with global events organized by the Women in Technology Network, focusing on leadership development, support, and fostering gender inclusivity in the workplace.