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Cyber Incident Response Plan for Small Business [2025]

Sat, 03 May 2025 16:06:58 +0000

In today’s volatile cyber landscape, even small businesses are not immune to disruptive cyberattacks. Ransomware, phishing, and data breaches increasingly target companies of all sizes, and the ability to respond effectively can mean the difference between recovery and ruin. Interestingly, a valuable resource developed for UK local governments offers practical lessons for the private sector: the Local Government Association’s “Cyber Incident Grab Bag.”

Preventing Crypto Exchange Hacks: Lessons from Bybit Heist

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:27:46 +0000

Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange, recently suffered one of the largest crypto thefts in history, with attackers making off with $1.4 billion. The attack, attributed to North Korean cybercriminals, exploited vulnerabilities in Bybit’s security processes, leveraging malware and social engineering to bypass multi-signature protections. This blog post breaks down how the attack occurred, the techniques used by the attackers, and lessons for the crypto industry.

2024’s Worst Cyberattacks: Security Lessons & Tips | BSG

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:47:29 +0000

2024 was a challenging year for cybersecurity, with some of the most significant data breaches and cyberattacks making headlines. In this article, we analyze the key breaches outlined in Wired’s article, “The Worst Hacks of 2024,” along with high-value reference sources to dive deeper into the methods attackers used and the lessons we can learn. For each breach, we summarize the incident, highlight the vulnerabilities exploited, and recommend actionable countermeasures to strengthen defenses.

Salt Typhoon: A Wake-Up Call for Telecom User Privacy

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:29:47 +0000

In late 2024, cybersecurity headlines were dominated by Salt Typhoon—a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign attributed to Chinese state-sponsored actors. The attack targeted global telecommunications providers, exposing critical vulnerabilities in telecom infrastructure and endangering the privacy of millions. This campaign, while technically impressive, serves as a dire warning of how weaknesses in critical industries can have far-reaching implications for user privacy, corporate security, and even national resilience.