Latest articles by Solomon Klappholz
Why cyber attacks are getting quicker and costlier
News New research reveals the costs associated with recovering from a cyber attack are on the rise as new technologies enable hackers to launch more sophisticated attacks more frequently
VMware axes another SaaS product as Broadcom ramps up its relentless subscription model push
News VMware's decision to axe a raft of its existing products has customers worried
Data silos are still blocking the path to digital transformation success
News A successful digital transformation strategy hinges on businesses having a robust data infrastructure - and many IT leaders don’t think their organizations are up to scratch
Hackers are exploiting a critical Atlassian Confluence vulnerability - here’s what you need to know
News The Atlassian Confluence vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild, with nearly 40,000 attacks launched within the space of a week
AWS, Microsoft, and Google see massive cloud opportunities in Japan - here’s why
Analysis AWS’ bid to expand infrastructure in Japan will see it it invest over $15 billion, but it’s not the only hyperscaler that has its eye on big gains in the country
Everything you need to know about the VMware vCenter Server vulnerability
News A critical flaw in the VMware vCenter Server management software has been exploited in the wild by a Chinese hacking group since late 2021
Citrix confirms two new NetScaler vulnerabilities as firms urged to patch immediately
News Citrix has issued patches for two new vulnerabilities in its NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances
Forcing Apple to allow alternative app stores might cause major security risks
Analysis Apple will be forced to allow third-party marketplaces on its devices, but some experts have raised serious security concerns
Australia cyber attacks torrent prompts release of new guidance as authorities shore up national defenses
News Australia’s cyber security agency has published new advice to improve cyber hygiene after a number of serious breaches in the region
GitHub scrambles to rotate keys after credentials in production containers were potentially exposed
GitHub may have dodged a bullet by quickly rotating exposed keys that could have led to catastrophic consequences
Almost 180,000 SonicWall firewall devices are vulnerable to DoS and possible RCE attacks
News Two vulnerabilities in SonicWall firewalls could allow threat actors to wreak havoc on over 178,000 vulnerable devices
Alarm raised over patched Phemedrone Stealer malware that's being used to target Windows PCs - here's what you need to know
News Phemedrone Stealer is being used to exploit a vulnerability in Windows Defender SmartScreen despite the issue being patched in November 2023
Asian businesses are storming a global lead in AI adoption
News AI adoption rates are surging in Asia while European businesses lag behind, but what is causing this adoption gap?
Ransomware victims are being offered payment extension plans as groups ratchet up pressure
News Ransomware gangs like Medusa are adopting new strategies to increase the success-rate of its extortion efforts, including payment extension schemes
UK finance firms faced a torrent of ransomware attacks in 2023 as threat actors ramped up activities
News New data reveals ransomware attacks on financial firms doubled in 2023, with experts noting consistent peaks and troughs over the course of the year
Babuk Tortilla ransomware dealt major blow with release of new decryptor – here’s how victims can recover their data
News A decryptor for Babuk Tortilla ransomware has been released following a sting operation by Dutch police with the help of Cisco Talos, offering a vital lifeline for victims
Hackers are deliberately "poisoning" AI systems to make them malfunction, and there's no way to defend against it
News NIST has warned there is no surefire way to protect against AI model "poisoning" attacks, which are growing in both intensity and scale
A new macOS backdoor vulnerability that lets hackers hijack devices is the latest to plague users, here’s what you need to know
A newly uncovered macOS backdoor vulnerability enables hackers to covertly take control of devices, and a notorious state-backed group could be behind it
Firms are relaxing qualifications requirements to fill positions as tech skills shortages skyrocket
News Tech skills shortages have become such a pressing matter that hiring managers are scrapping stringent skills requirements to get staff in the door
Will OpenAI’s no-code approach to custom GPTs democratize AI innovation or open the floodgates for chatbot bloatware?
OpenAI’s new marketplace for AI agents will let non technical users create custom GPTs and profit from their creations, but l concerns about the standard of tools that will hit the market persist
Microsoft’s Copilot keyboard button might be the best way to drive widespread adoption of its beloved AI features
News Microsoft is pushing its Copilot AI companion with a dedicated keyboard button that it hopes will improve user convenience in the era of the AI PC
Senior AWS dev claims Amazon is quietly trying to encourage employees to quit in a push to covertly cut numbers
Tech giants including Meta have been accused of “quiet firing” - or “silent sacking” - in recent years, and now a senior AWS developer claims the firm is pursuing a similar strategy
11 million SSH servers are at risk of Terrapin attacks, here's how to protect yourself
News Millions of SSH servers are potentially vulnerable to Terrapin attacks, with experts urging organizations to remain vigilant
