Richard Giddey

Searchlight Cyber adds AI-powered language translation to simplify dark web investigations Searchlight Cyber has added AI-powered language translation into its dark web investigation and monitoring products DarkIQ and Cerberus. This enhancement gives cybersecurity professionals instant access to precisely translated results in English, allowing them to search, monitor, and understand threats in the most frequently used […]

The company now claims that allowing third-party ink cartridges in its printers would expose them to viruses and malware. Hewlett-Packard (HP) claims to have laptops that effectively block unwelcome snoopers, but why does the company maintain a monopoly over its ink cartridges? Well, HP is reaffirming its monopoly on refillable ink cartridges for printers following

The LockBit ransomware gang has given Subway a deadline of February 2, 2024, to pay the ransom, or their data will be leaked. International fast-food restaurant chain Subway is facing a potential PR nightmare due to an alleged ransomware attack carried out by the notorious LockBit ransomware gang. Reports suggest Subway’s systems were compromised by

Australia has used its new cyber sanctions powers for the first time against a Russian citizen, Aleksandr Ermakov, in connection with the Medibank Private data breach. Magnitsky-style sanctions laws that were introduced in Australia in late 2021 include a world-leading measure to allow the imposition of Australian travel bans and asset freezes on those allegedly

Week in review: 10 cybersecurity frameworks you need to know, exploited Chrome zero-day fixed Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Key elements for a successful cyber risk management strategy In this Help Net Security interview, Yoav Nathaniel, CEO at Silk Security, discusses the evolution of cyber

Trezor, the hardware wallet manufacturer, has disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to a third-party support portal used by the company. In a worrying development for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor disclosed a data breach on January 20, 2024, that potentially exposed the contact information of nearly 66,000 users. While the company assures

23andMe is “shamelessly” blaming victims of a data breach impacting 6.9 million users, a lawyer representing victims pursuing a class-action lawsuit, Hassan Zavareei, told TechCrunch. Zavareei shared a letter from 23andMe lawyers that urged users suing to “consider the futility of continuing to pursue an action in this case,” because their claims are allegedly meritless

Vercara UltraSecure offers protection from malicious attacks Vercara is introducing UltraSecure bundles designed to meet the online security needs of mid-size companies. These flexible packages offer enterprise-grade, custom solutions that protect critical applications, secure online properties and increase web performance. While mid-size companies and SMBs have the same security needs as larger enterprises, these organizations

The right strategy for effective cybersecurity awareness Employees play a significant role in safeguarding organizational assets. With a constantly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity awareness training is an essential component in creating a good security culture. Why cybersecurity awareness training? 81% of organizations were hit by malware, phishing, and password attacks in 2022, mostly targeting users.

Newcastle United’s chairman, Yasir al-Rumayyan, is facing a £58m lawsuit for allegedly “having carried out the instructions” of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammad bin Salman, with “malicious intent”, it has been reported. The claims, which are said to be made in legal papers sent to Rumayyan at several locations, including at St James’ Park, also