Nearly all organizations report having only limited confidence in their cybersecurity suppliers, according to a new global study released by Sophos. The Cybersecurity Trust Reality 2026 report, based on responses from 5,000 organizations across 17 countries, is described as one of the largest independent examinations of trust in the cybersecurity sector. Conducted on a vendor-agnostic basis, the research highlights how fragile supplier confidence is influencing both day-to-day operations and b
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The famed hacking group LAPSUS$ has reportedly resurfaced, claiming responsibility for a significant data breach involving the multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, AstraZeneca. The group is now attempting to sell a compressed 3GB internal data dump, which suggests a potential shift towards pay-to-access extortion methods. LAPSUS$, previously known for high-profile breaches targeting major technology firms, appears to be active again with this alleged compromise of AstraZenec
The financial sector remains a prime target for cyber-attacks, with attackers constantly seeking to exploit vulnerabilities across the industry's global supply chain. Cyber risk intelligence firm Bitsight has conducted a comprehensive analysis, mapping 41,511 financial organizations and 50,232 relationships with third-party technology providers. The aim is to shed light on the hidden pillars of the financial sector and enhance resilience against cyber threats.[1]
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The cybersecurity community is spinning from a disturbing indictment that underscores a frightening new dimension of insider risk and supply chain betrayal. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed charges against two former employees of a US-based cybersecurity firm, accusing them of a stunning conflict of interest: allegedly launching the very ransomware attacks they were hired to help victims recover from.[1]
As reported by TechCrunch and BleepingComputer, the individuals are charged
Cybercriminals are targeting trucking and logistics companies with remote monitoring tools to hijack cargo freight, researchers at cybersecurity company Proofpoint have found. The hackers are collaborating with organized crime groups to compromise companies involved in the freight supply chain, the report stated, further fueling a significant increase in cargo theft in recent years. The theft of goods in transit in the US increased by 27% in 2024 and is expected to rise by another 22% this yea
