28K Exchange Servers Remain Unpatched

CISA has issued an emergency directive in response to a vulnerability affecting hybrid Microsoft Exchange users.

Bad Bots Made Up 31% of Holiday 2024 Traffic

Nearly a third of holiday traffic was made up of bots.

System Collapses Are Preventable, Not Unpredictable

Research suggests that when systems collapse, it is most likely due to a preventable error rather than an unpredictable event. 

Traffic to GenAI Websites Increases by 50%, and Cyberattacks Grow With It

Researchers have discovered an increase in traffic to generative AI websites. 

Average Cyber Budget Reaches 5 Year Low, CISOs Discuss

Cyber budgets have reached the lowest growth rate in five years, with only 47% of CISOs reporting a budget increase this year.

Transforming Higher Ed Safety and Efficiency with Cloud-Based Access Control

As colleges and universities look for ways to streamline operations and better protect students and faculty, it’s clear that fragmented, manually intensive access control systems are no longer sustainable. 

UK Warns That Sharing Shoplifters’ Photos May Violate GDPR

The U.K. data watchdog warns that sharing images of shoplifters online or in store windows may violate their rights under GDPR laws. 

CISA Releases a Malware and Forensic Analysis Platform

CISA has released a malware and forensic analysis platform. 

Security Leaders Share Thoughts on DaVita Data Breach

On August 5, dialysis firm DaVita confirmed a data breach affecting over 900,000 individuals. The breach potentially exposed Social Security Numbers and personal health information.

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