Cybersecurity news covers the latest events, trends and insights about protecting computers, networks, programs and data from unauthorized access, attacks or damage. Staying up-to-date with cybersecurity news is a vital part of the job for security professionals, as it helps them devise strategies to protect their organizations and clients from emerging threats.
In 2024, ransomware accounted for just 20% of all attacks, yet this figure has doubled since 2011. Zero-day vulnerabilities — flaws exploited before vendors release patches — are increasingly central to high-profile hacks, as threat actors weaponize them for access, privilege escalation, and lateral movement.
The FBI has arrested a senior member of the cybercrime marketplace BreachForums, and is targeting other members in an effort to dismantle the group’s operations. Meanwhile, an attack against the insurance firm Truepill exposed the personal information of more than 2.3 million customers. The breach was triggered by a compromised email, and attackers stole Social Security numbers, health information, and policy details from the company’s systems.
The RSA Conference kicked off this week with some notable cybersecurity developments, including the disclosure of new cloud security tools that help CISOs gain visibility into their environments. Additionally, a security researcher has published a tool that allows users to test their passwords against a database of leaked credentials. And, in the wake of the BNY Mellon ransomware incident, an analysis of the attack highlights why companies should prioritize cyber resilience and invest in automated threat hunting technologies.