cyber

Business leaders identify cybersecurity and tech disruptions as primary threats to company growth, with approximately 89% of executives intending to broaden their cyber insurance policies to combat rising technology-related vulnerabilities, reveals a Chubb study. The insights emerge from a Chubb-commissioned Harris Poll study, which surveyed 500 business decision-makers involved in risk management. Among large company…

Initial images of a completely exposed updated Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototype have emerged on the internet. The photographs reveal that Tesla has incorporated some “cyber” styling elements into their highest-selling model. Recent observation details: Images of the suspected Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototype recently surfaced on Chinese social media platforms. The vehicle was photographed…

The White House has launched a new voluntary cybersecurity certification program for smart devices, aiming to provide consumers with confidence that their connected products maintain adequate security standards. “The White House initiated this cross-party program to inform American consumers and provide a straightforward method to evaluate the cybersecurity of these products, while encouraging manufacturers to…

In a remarkable display of resilience, Israel’s cybersecurity sector witnessed an unprecedented surge in investments during 2024, reaching $4 billion despite the ongoing military conflict with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. According to a comprehensive analysis by YL Ventures, a prominent US-Israeli venture capital firm focusing on early-stage cybersecurity investments, domestic cybersecurity…

House representatives will push forward with their efforts to secure an external review of a potential Cyber Force addition to the U.S. military, according to a key supporter of the initiative speaking on Wednesday. “We’re maintaining our position,” Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) stated during a media briefing in his Capitol Hill office, emphasizing that an…

The departing head of the United States’ Office of the National Cyber Director has delivered a candid assessment to his future successor under President-elect Trump: Significant cybersecurity challenges still lie ahead. Addressing the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies yesterday, outgoing National Cyber Director Harry Coker highlighted his office’s achievements over the past four years,…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Winston-Salem is experiencing its second “cyber event,” according to an official announcement from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools released Wednesday. The school district received notification on Tuesday that an unauthorized entity had infiltrated its system, along with other educational institutions across the state, country, and globally. “The incident resulted in…

President Joe Biden is set to sign his second cybersecurity executive order this week, marking a significant milestone in a presidency characterized by major cybersecurity challenges. Biden’s administration began amid the aftermath of the SolarWinds cyber breach, which significantly impacted both government and private sectors. As his term concludes, agencies and telecom companies are working…

The last twelve months marked a watershed moment as our interconnected world faced an unparalleled surge in sophisticated cyber threats targeting every sector of society. Advanced malware attacks, AI-powered deception schemes, and government-backed digital warfare demonstrated the expanding scope of cyber vulnerabilities. While organizations and national agencies ramped up their defensive capabilities in response, these…

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Multiple school districts in the greater Baton Rouge region are experiencing disruptions due to a cyber security breach at a widely-used educational software provider. Parents in both Ascension Parish and Livingston Parish Public Schools received notifications on Wednesday, Jan. 8, informing them that their districts were among numerous PowerSchool clients…