Topic: critical infrastructure security
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Safeguarding the Internet's Lifeline: Protecting Global Cables
Submarine cables carry over 95% of global data but face threats from geopolitical friction, supply chain vulnerabilities, and slow repair processes, requiring public-private collaboration for reinforcement. Building resilience through strategic redundancy by laying diverse cables is hindered by h...
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Gartner: 50% of Security Spend to Go Proactive by 2030
By 2030, proactive security solutions are projected to account for half of all IT security spending, shifting focus from reactive tools to technologies that prevent threats before they cause damage. This preemptive approach leverages AI and machine learning to predict and neutralize attacks, usin...
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft ClickOnce & AWS for Stealth Attacks
The OneClik cyberattack campaign exploits Microsoft ClickOnce and custom Golang malware to target energy sector organizations, disguising malicious traffic within legitimate AWS cloud services. Attackers use phishing emails with fraudulent Azure-hosted sites to distribute malicious ClickOnce file...
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CISA Mandates Federal Agencies Replace Outdated Edge Devices
CISA mandates federal agencies to urgently replace end-of-life network hardware like routers and firewalls, as these unsupported devices are a critical vulnerability to cyberattacks. Agencies must follow strict deadlines, including creating an inventory within three months and fully replacing all...
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ServiceNow Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Armis for $7.75 Billion
ServiceNow is acquiring cybersecurity firm Armis for $7.75 billion in cash, significantly expanding its security portfolio and integrating asset intelligence into its platform. Armis, a rapidly growing company with over $340 million in annual recurring revenue, opted for this acquisition over an ...
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Canadian Telecom Firm Hit by Suspected Chinese Cyberattack
Canadian and U.S. authorities reported a cyberattack on Canadian telecom networks by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, exploiting a patched vulnerability. The hacking group Salt Typhoon, linked to China, was identified as the perpetrator, with past breaches targeting U.S. telecom providers like Ve...
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