Sophos’ Secure by Design 2025 Progress
We are pleased to openly share our pledges and the progress we are making in each of the seven core pillars of product security in the Secure by Design framework
From Europol: A high-value cybercrime suspect has been added to the EU Most Wanted list. The individual, a Ukrainian national, is believed to be a leading figure in an organised crime network responsible for the 2019 ransomware attack against a major Norwegian aluminium company, as well as a series of other global cyber-attacks. The fugitive is……
Voice of Nigeria reports: The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced a collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to establish a robust data protection framework within the healthcare sector. This was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Mr. Itunu Dosekun, Head of the NDPC Media Unit….
From the “Wait-What-Happened-Here Dept:” On October 19, the Black Suit ransomware group announced that they had attacked Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee. Their listing, posted on their dark web site, included what appears to be an indication of what data and how much data they were able to exfiltrate. It did not indicate whether they…
There are those who might say that any media coverage is valuable or desirable, but when a ransomware group winds up drawing snickers, maybe not. Kristina Beek reports: A threat group known as Ox Thief recently tried to entice its victim to pay to protect its data by threatening to go to Edward Snowden — a…
Jonathan Greig reports: As thousands were laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday morning, Congress held a hearing on medical device cybersecurity where experts raised concerns about the ramifications of the firings. Termination letters were sent out and the Trump administration said it plans to cut at least 10,000 staff from several arms…
Making the move from managing a security operations center (SOC) to being a chief information security officer (CISO) is a significant career leap. Not only do you need a solid foundation of tech knowledge but also leadership skills and business smarts. This article will guide you through the practical steps and skills you’ll need to…