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As the world’s Rail transportation industry becomes more sophisticated, embracing digital technologies to enhance efficiency, safety, and operational capabilities, it is also exposed to a myriad of cybersecurity threats. The Internet of Things (IoT) has ushered in the use of sensors on trains, tracks, and platforms that allow entire rail systems to be interconnected and monitored in real-time. However, all of these various system touch-points can also be an opening that a hacker needs to…

Back in 2020, SAP announced it would extend the end of mainstream ECC 6.0 support from 2025 to 2027. At the time, that ⁠wasn’t a big surprise. There was speculation among the SAP community that SAP would extend the deadline again. As they say, “Sorry to burst your bubble, but ….” Hey, it’s not me, it’s SAP CEO Christian Klein. When asked if SAP would extend the ECC support deadline beyond 2027, he clearly said no. “No, we will not…

A recently discovered vulnerability in a popular online travel service has put millions of airline users worldwide at risk of account takeover. The service provides hotel and car rental booking solutions and is integrated into dozens of commercial airline online services. This vulnerability allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access to any user’s account within the system, enabling them to impersonate the victim and perform various actions on their behalf. According to Salt Labs, the account…

Over half (58%) of organizations hit by ransomware in 2024 were forced to shut down operations in order to recover, according to a new report by the Ponemon Institute. This represents a significant increase from the previous Global Cost of Ransomware Study by Ponemon from 2021, which found that 45% of ransomware victims shut down operations as a consequence of the attack. The new report emphasized the growing impact ransomware attacks are having on victims’…

Although the 2024 Summer Olympics brought more than 15 million visitors to Paris and generated $11 billion in economic activity, the Games didn’t just convene excited fans and world-class athletes—it also attracted cybercriminals, as the digital ticketing operation, the surge in commerce, and high-profile athletes, celebrities, and officials attending made for a ripe target. Such is the recent history of the Olympics, which have faced significant cyber threats before. The 2021 Tokyo Games saw over…