Tag: cybersecurity

New Mexico Public Defender’s Office hit with cybersecurity breach

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Law Offices of the Public Offender in New Mexico had a cybersecurity breach on Wednesday. LOPD Spokesperson Maggie Shepard confirmed to KRQE News 13 that the security breach was a ransomware attack. After 6 months of inspections, regulators suspect violations at 60% of oil and gas facilities in New Mexico’s Permian […]

Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says

HONG KONG (AP) — A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has stepped up its targeting of Taiwanese organizations, particularly those in sectors such as government, education, technology and diplomacy, according to cybersecurity intelligence company Recorded Future. In recent years, relations between China and Taiwan, a self-governed island across the Taiwan Strait that Beijing claims as […]

Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says

HONG KONG (AP) — A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has stepped up its targeting of Taiwanese organizations, particularly those in sectors such as government, education, technology and diplomacy, according to cybersecurity intelligence company Recorded Future. In recent years, relations between China and Taiwan, a self-governed island across the Taiwan Strait that Beijing claims as […]

Hanceville tables decision on cybersecurity

Jun. 15—HANCEVILLE — The city of Hanceville tabled several discussions of its cybersecurity options Thursday, June 13. Two representatives with SmartFox Solutions, a Decatur, Alabama based IT services contractor, provided Hanceville officials with estimates to provide preventative IT maintenance services as well as the installation of security camera system Thursday evening. SmartFox already maintains an […]

2 Super Cybersecurity Stocks (Other Than CrowdStrike) to Buy Hand Over Fist Today

According to research firm McKinsey, the corporate sector is poised to spend $213 billion on cybersecurity software in 2024. However, that isn’t nearly enough to defend against what Cybersecurity Ventures believes will be $9.5 trillion worth of damage caused by cybercrime throughout the year. McKinsey believes companies should be collectively spending $2 trillion each year […]

3 Cybersecurity Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

Growth stocks can help increase the value of your investment portfolio to achieve a comfortable retirement. However, you should be discerning in picking the right stocks to own for the long term. Some companies may falter and fall by the wayside while others may see their growth fizzle out after a while. Because of these […]

Better Cybersecurity Stock: CrowdStrike vs. Zscaler

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) both recently posted strong quarterly reports that exceeded analysts’ expectations on the top and bottom lines. Both cybersecurity stocks rallied after those earnings beats. But over the past 12 months, CrowdStrike’s stock has soared more than 120%, while Zscaler’s shares rose by less 20%. Let’s see why the […]

L.A. Schools Investigates Data Breach as FCC Approves $200M Cybersecurity Pilot

On the same day that millions of sensitive records purportedly stolen from the Los Angeles school district were posted for sale on the dark web, the Federal Communications Commission approved a $200 million pilot program to help K-12 schools and libraries nationwide fight an onslaught of cyberattacks. A Los Angeles Unified School District spokesperson confirmed […]

State water quality association asks PSC to amend its cybersecurity order over potential cybersecurity concerns

Jun. 3—MORGANTOWN — An association representing 28 water utilities across the state is concerned that the Public Service Commission’s recent cyber threat vulnerability assessment order may inadvertently pose threats to their cybersecurity. The West Virginia Municipal Water Quality Association in its recent letter to the PSC said that the PSC’s May 16 order is erroneously […]