Cyber Defense Advisors

Month: December 2024

Trump Team Eyes Tougher Cyber Tactics

Trump Team Eyes Tougher Cyber Tactics Waltz: Hackers “Must Feel Consequences” as 2025 Looms On Sunday, Representative Mike Waltz—President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming pick for national security adviser—signaled a major shift in U.S. cyber policy. Two days after his appearance on CBS’s Face the Nation, the message still reverberates through Washington: No more hunkering down. No […]

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Krispy Kreme Cyberattack: A Sticky Situation with Lessons for Every Business

Krispy Kreme Cyberattack: A Sticky Situation with Lessons for Every Business How a Cyber Breach Is Disrupting an Iconic Doughnut Chain—and What Your Company Can Learn From It No one expects a cyberattack to disrupt their morning doughnut order—but for Krispy Kreme, the consequences of a November 2024 breach are much more than a minor […]

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Report: 65% of Employees Are Breaking Cybersecurity Rules—Opening the Door to Catastrophic Breaches

Report: 65% of Employees Are Breaking Cybersecurity Rules—Opening the Door to Catastrophic Breaches Reused passwords, skipped patches, and shared secrets— how they’re putting your company at risk A new study reveals that two-thirds of employees are ignoring security protocols, turning your cybersecurity into Swiss cheese. A recent survey by CyberArk uncovered a startling reality: 65% […]

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The Intensifying “Salt Typhoon” Hacks: Is Your Data Safe?

The Intensifying “Salt Typhoon” Hacks: Is Your Data Safe? A Massive Telecom Espionage Campaign Is Unfolding—Here’s What You Need to Know A sweeping cyberattack has infiltrated U.S. telecom networks, and the fallout could affect millions. What Happened? “Salt Typhoon” is the codename for a suspected espionage operation allegedly linked to China, according to U.S. officials. […]

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