Tag: #cybersecurity
Hackers typically leverage malicious documents or pirated software to spread malware, but a newly discovered Windows Wi-Fi vulnerability could enable them to do so via Wi-Fi. According to Forbes, this critical Wi-Fi vulnerability (CVE-2024-30078) affects all Windows versions, allowing attackers to infect PCs with malware without needing physical access to the target system. The flaw […]
Data Breach Leads to Extortion Attempts A recent cyberattack targeting users of Snowflake, a cloud-based data analytics company, has entered a critical phase. Hackers are demanding ransom payments ranging from $300,000 to a staggering $5 million from affected companies. This information comes from a security firm, Mandiant, which is assisting Snowflake in its investigation. Exploiting […]
Microsoft is making cybersecurity a key factor in executive compensation. In a move designed to strengthen its security posture, the company announced that starting in fiscal year 2025 (beginning July 1st, 2024), one-third of senior executives’ annual bonuses tied to “individual performance” will be directly linked to their cybersecurity efforts. This decision comes after criticism […]