cyber risk

  1. ANZ Restructuring: 3,500 Jobs Cut, 1,000 Contractors Under Review

    ANZ’s incoming restructuring will cut about 3,500 permanent roles and review a further ~1,000 managed‑services contractor engagements, with the bank’s retail and technology divisions set to shoulder much of the impact—moves the company says are aimed at removing duplication, simplifying...
  2. OT Cyber Risk 2025: Reducing Critical Infrastructure Exposure to Ransomware

    The Colonial Pipeline blackout of May 2021 remains a cautionary touchstone: ransomware that began in corporate IT cascaded into physical shortages and public alarm, a stark demonstration that operational technology (OT) insecurity costs more than data — it can disrupt energy, water, food and...
  3. Critical Security Flaw in Dreamehome & MOVAhome Apps Exposes Millions to MITM Attacks

    A critical security vulnerability has emerged in the popular Dreamehome and MOVAhome mobile applications, sending ripples through the smart device ecosystem and raising urgent questions about the security of connected home technologies. Classified under CVE-2025-8393, this flaw—rooted in...
  4. Critical Infrastructure Cyber Hygiene: Key Steps to Prevent Major Attacks

    Amid a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, the recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) shines a spotlight on the importance—and ongoing challenges—of cyber hygiene across America’s most vital...
  5. Schneider Electric EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert Vulnerabilities: Risks, Impacts & Mitigation

    Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert has long been positioned as a central hub in the critical infrastructure monitoring landscape, relied upon worldwide by manufacturing, energy, and data-driven industries for its real-time insight and robust automation capabilities. However...
  6. AI-Generated Malware Threats: The Future of Cybersecurity with Windows and Microsoft Defender

    Security professionals and Windows users alike are witnessing a rapidly evolving landscape where AI is not just a tool for good, but increasingly a formidable weapon in the hands of sophisticated threat actors. As generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and other large...
  7. Urgent Migration to Windows 11: Enhance Security Before Windows 10 EOL on October 14, 2025

    As the October 14, 2025, end-of-life (EOL) date for Windows 10 approaches, the chorus for migration to Windows 11 grows louder—none more authoritative than the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). In a critical advisory issued earlier today, the NCSC urged all enterprises and...
  8. UK Cybercrime Crackdown: Arrests Signal Stronger Retail Cybersecurity Defense

    The United Kingdom’s arrest of four suspects linked to a wave of cyberattacks targeting major retail organizations marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle between law enforcement and cybercriminals. This high-profile case comes at a time when digital threats are becoming increasingly...
  9. Understanding CVE-2025-49661: What You Need to Know About This Security Vulnerability

    I'm currently unable to retrieve information about CVE-2025-49661 due to technical issues with my search capabilities. However, I can guide you on how to find this information: National Vulnerability Database (NVD): The NVD is a comprehensive repository of vulnerability information. You can...
  10. Echoleak Attack: The Emerging Zero-Click Threat to AI-Powered Enterprise Security

    The evolution of cybersecurity threats has long forced organizations and individuals to stay alert to new, increasingly subtle exploits, but the recent demonstration of the Echoleak attack on Microsoft 365 Copilot has sent ripples through the security community for a unique and disconcerting...
  11. Microsoft Excel CVE-2025-47174: Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    Here’s a summary of CVE-2025-47174, the Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, based on your source and known CVE data: CVE-2025-47174 Overview: Type: Heap-based buffer overflow Product: Microsoft Office Excel Impact: Allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally...
  12. Critical Cloud Security Flaw in Cisco ISE: Implications & Mitigation Strategies

    Cloud environments have become the backbone of modern enterprise IT, enabling rapid deployment, global scalability, and resilient architectures. As more organizations lean heavily on infrastructure-as-a-service solutions from providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Oracle...
  13. Microsoft Vulnerabilities 2025: Urgent Risks and Essential Security Strategies

    Barely halfway into the year, Microsoft’s security landscape has been rocked by an alarming spate of freshly discovered, high-risk vulnerabilities stretching across its flagship offerings: Windows, Azure, Office, Developer Tools, and an assortment of services on which countless organizations...
  14. 184 Million Passwords Leak in 2024: How to Protect Your Digital Identity Now

    In the still-expanding digital landscape of 2024, another catastrophic cybersecurity incident has emerged, sending shockwaves across the United States and beyond. Over 184 million passwords, along with associated email addresses and critical login links, have been exposed in a sweeping data...
  15. Critical Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in National Instruments Circuit Design Suite 14.3.0 and Below

    Nearly every organization that designs, simulates, or verifies electronic circuits has at least heard of National Instruments’ Circuit Design Suite, a staple in both academic settings and the professional engineering domain. But beneath its trusted reputation and widespread adoption, recent...
  16. Proofpoint’s $1 Billion Acquisition of Hornetsecurity: Shaping the Future of Cloud Security

    Proofpoint’s headline-grabbing $1 billion agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity marks a pivotal moment in the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud security, underscoring the intensifying arms race among vendors to secure Microsoft 365-powered businesses. As email threats become increasingly...
  17. Critical Insights into CISA’s 2025 ICS Vulnerability Advisories: Risks, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies

    The cybersecurity landscape for industrial control systems (ICS) continues to grow increasingly complex and fraught with risk. On May 15, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) underscored this reality by releasing an unprecedented set of twenty-two advisories...
  18. Siemens UMC Vulnerabilities: Critical Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Industry Security

    Siemens’ User Management Component (UMC) forms a critical backbone for authentication and authorization across a spectrum of the company’s renowned industrial automation offerings. Recent advisories, including those published by authoritative bodies like the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
  19. Siemens BACnet Devices Face Critical Vulnerability: Understanding the Risks & Mitigation Strategies

    The growing prominence of Building Automation and Control networks (BACnet) within commercial and critical infrastructure sectors has spotlighted the ongoing balancing act between digital innovation and cyber risk. Siemens, a global leader in industrial automation technology, recently found...
  20. Moving from Chaos to Control: Building Cyber Resilience in Crisis Management

    When it comes to cyber crisis management, most organizations today believe they are prepared. They have shelf-ready incident response (IR) plans, conduct tabletop exercises, and even invest in state-of-the-art detection and response technology. Yet the headlines tell a different story: major...