Greetings! Welcome to the Fall 2024 issue of the United States Cybersecurity Magazine! As always, we’d like to take a moment to thank our supporters, members, sponsors, contributors, and everyone else who makes the magazine possible. All of us here at the United States Cybersecurity Magazine remain committed to bringing you, our readers, the best … Read more
According to the United Nations, the world witnessed a significant rise in violent conflicts in 2023 that reached unprecedented levels not seen since World War II. This increase in global tensions continues to impact the cybersecurity landscape profoundly. States primarily responsible for these developments are known as the ‘Big Four’, namely Russia, China, Iran, and … Read more
As our technology becomes more expansive, it can get more complicated to cover all points of vulnerability. According to Sophos, ransomware attacks have affected 67 percent of energy businesses so far this year, the same percentage as in 2023.. Cybercriminals attempted to compromise the backup systems of 98 percent of the companies that were impacted … Read more
In today’s world, people are always connected, and that is even more so with teenagers and young adults as they seek to solidify social circles. Positive relationships with friends can occur as a result, but the interaction with the device can often be the risky part. Learning upfront tips that while one seeks to expand … Read more
In the digital age, data is king, driving decisions, shaping experiences, and demanding robust security. However, collaboration often necessitates sharing this valuable asset, raising privacy concerns. Multi-Party Computation (MPC), a cryptographic innovation, offers a solution. It empowers multiple parties to jointly analyze data while keeping their individual contributions confidential. Rooted in the foundational work of … Read more
Hello, I’m writing this letter four days after the attempted assassination of an American presidential candidate. Perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised, but political violence in America still shocks me. That being said, what didn’t shock me was how social media platforms blew up in the aftermath. Within hours partisans on both sides of the divide … Read more
Greetings! Welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of the United States Cybersecurity Magazine! As always, we’d like to take a moment to thank our supporters, members, sponsors, contributors and everyone else who makes the magazine possible. All of us here at the United States Cybersecurity Magazine remain committed to bringing you, our readers, the best … Read more
While all companies with an online profile are at risk, nonprofit organizations face significant challenges. Not only are they increasingly targeted by cybercriminals due to their valuable donor data, storage of financial information, and stance on specific political issues, but nonprofits often lack the resources and expertise to adequately protect their online systems and data. … Read more
In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, the dilemma of whether or not to pay ransomware actors remains a contentious issue. As cybercriminals continue to leverage ransomware attacks to extort money from organizations, the responses from victims, cyber insurance companies, and government cyber emergency response teams (CERTs) have progressively shifted away from acquiescence to a … Read more
While artificial intelligence (AI) offers many benefits, when it comes to cybersecurity, it can wreak havoc in organizations, both internally and externally. An inevitable disruption exists from the potential risks and vulnerabilities posed by AI-driven cyberattacks, from advanced evasion techniques to automated social engineering tactics. To counteract this trend, it’s imperative for cybersecurity professionals to … Read more
