Tag: #cybersecurity
In a move set to reshape the cybersecurity landscape, networking giant Cisco has completed its acquisition of Splunk, a leading provider of security and observability solutions, for $28 billion. The deal, first announced in September 2023, unites two industry leaders with complementary strengths in AI, security, and data analysis. Cisco says the combined force will […]
The ever-evolving cyberwarfare landscape takes a sinister turn with the discovery of AcidPour, a new variant of the Russia-linked AcidRain data-wiping malware. This article delves into AcidPour’s capabilities, its connection to its predecessor, and the potential implications for critical infrastructure. The original AcidRain emerged in the early stages of the Russo-Ukrainian war, deployed against KA-SAT […]
A major data breach at France’s national unemployment agency, France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi), has potentially compromised the personal information of up to 43 million people, according to a statement released by the agency on Wednesday. The cyberattack, which occurred between February 6 and March 5, 2024, as reported by the French cybercrime prevention initiative […]