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   Law enforcement agencies worldwide have coordinated to take down one of the world’s largest hacker forums, scoring a victory against cybercrime. BreachForums, a notorious marketplace for stolen data, was seized by the authorities on Wednesday, according to a message on its website. BREACHFORUMS IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE FBIThis website has been taken down by the FBI and DOJ with assistance from international partners. The message described how the authorities are “reviewing” the…

Why Apply?  Innovate and Shine: The CIO Awards Canada is all about celebrating those who push the boundaries of technology. If your team has deployed IT in groundbreaking ways, whether it’s enhancing internal processes or transforming customer relationships, this is your moment to shine.  Prove Your Impact: This isn’t just about flashy tech; it’s about measurable results. Show us how your project has delivered tangible business value—be it increased revenue, cost savings, or enhanced customer…

Proofpoint Archive customers will meet the globally recognized industry standards in place to secure and protect payment account data SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 16, 2024 – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced its Proofpoint Archive solution has achieved compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). With this attestation, Proofpoint Archive customers meet stringent industry standards to alleviate security vulnerabilities and protect payment account data, preventing cybercriminals from easily stealing…

Nissan has revealed that over 53,000 of its North America employees have had their personal data breached following a ransomware attack on its systems in late 2023. The information accessed by the threat actor are employees’ names or other personal identifiers in combination with their social security numbers. The Japanese-based car manufacturer made the disclosure in a data breach notification filed to the Office of the Maine Attorney General on May 15, 2024. How the…

Government cybersecurity may get worse before it gets better. By April Miller, Managing Editor, ReHack Magazine Data breaches are a problem in virtually every industry. However, they carry extra weight when they happen to federal agencies. Cyberattacks on government organizations can cause widespread damage — even endangering public safety — and they remain dangerously common. The federal government is no stranger to cybersecurity best practices. There’s an entire agency devoted to it, and many of…

CISOs are becoming more confident that generative AI is being used securely in their organization, according to a new survey led by professional association ClubCISO. Two years after generative AI’s emergence into the mainstream, nearly half (45%) of CISOs surveyed by ClubCISO said their organizations now allow the use of some generative AI tools for specific applications. The same share of respondents said that the CISO office makes the final decision on which AI use…