Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

In the latest instalment of our interviews speaking to leaders throughout the world of tech, we’ve welcomed Phil McParlane, CTO and founder at 4dayweek.io.

We’ve compared passkeys to passwords and magic links, and recently explored two-factor authentication (2FA) and time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). We think this calls for a passkey and 2FA face-off, don’t you?

The NIS2 Directive, published in December 2022, sets out a series of measures for improving cyber risk management throughout the European Union. All EU member states must apply the Directive as part of national law by October 2024. By the same date, all applicable organizations must comply with the measures set out in NIS2.

MITRE ATT&CK® is a globally accessible knowledge base of 14 adversary tactics and over 500 techniques based on real-world observations. The first model was proposed in 2013 and publicly released in 2015 which has been gathering momentum over the last couple of years.

Windows 10, which is still the most widely deployed operating system on desktops, has announced end of support for October 14, 2025. The current version, 22H2, will be the last version of Windows 10, which means that Microsoft will stop providing support and security updates for that particular version and any vulnerabilities discovered after the EOL (End of Life) date will not be fixed by Microsoft, leaving your operating system, and that of your customers, exposed to security risks.

Read also: Alphapo hacked for over $60M in crypto, the UK to tighten rules on illegal online ads, and more.

As screen recorders are becoming more popular, concern is growing about potential problems associated with them. First and foremost, people want to ensure their software is secure and not in danger of being hacked. Unfortunately, it is often the case that as software grows in popularity, so too does the potential for hacking. The hacking business has become a well-known and common theme in pop culture. You can now turn on the TV or go online and find a range of cybersecurity TV shows.

A selection of this week’s more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news. Certificates are vital to secure communications and reassurance that all is well. Well, not unless you mess it up…

The Barbie movie has captivated audiences worldwide, breaking box-office records and generating massive excitement and enthusiasm among fans. However, as with any major news sensation, threat actors are quick to exploit the fervor surrounding the movie for their malicious gain. The Barbie movie, given its immense popularity, has become an ideal bait for cybercriminals seeking to exploit the frenzy around it.

The healthcare sector has been under constant threat from cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of patient data and the valuable information held by healthcare providers. This blog analyzes the ransomware landscape for the healthcare sector for the years 2022-2023. This report uses data compiled for the recently released Trustwave SpiderLabs research: Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry: Actionable Intelligence for an Active Threat Landscape report.