cybersecurity

The US Treasury has been hacked by China-backed actors in what the agency called a "major cybersecurity incident."Hackers accessed "certain unclassified documents" through Treasury workstations, wrote a Treasury official.The US is also probing years-long hacking from China. Microsoft named the group "Salt Typhoon."China-backed hackers have accessed some US Treasury Department computers, the agency told Congress…

Krispy Kreme said in an SEC filing that it's navigating a cybersecurity incident.The company is experiencing operational disruptions, including with online orders in the US.Krispy Kreme said the related costs will likely impact its "financial condition."Krispy Kreme said hackers had disrupted operations, including online ordering in certain parts of the United States.In an SEC filing…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called for a culture change amid the company's security challenges.The company has contended with the global CrowdStrike outage and vulnerability to Chinese hacks.Microsoft has accepted responsibility for security flaws, acknowledging breaches by hackers.Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, doesn't have the best track record regarding security.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the…

Black Duck Software uses AI to speed up sending security advisories to customers.It says that with AI it can send out about five times its usual number of notifications a month.This article is part of "CXO AI Playbook" — straight talk from business leaders on how they're testing and using AI. Thanks for signing up!…

MK Palmore worked in the FBI for 22 years and has been a director in Google's CISCO for about three.He told BI that cybersecurity roles are in high demand and there's a shortage of talent.Cybersecurity roles are needed across all business verticals and they're here to stay, Palmore said. Thanks for signing up! Access your…

Chelsea Manning is the face of a new VPN, Nym, which aims to be the most private in the world.She and Nym CEO Harry Halpin said they avoid Google and Microsoft products over security concerns.They say they prefer Apple's privacy infrastructure. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're…

23andMe's business is floundering after a data hack, lawsuit, and tumbling stock prices.The company's problems have led to concerns about how it handles consumer genealogy data.Here is how to delete your 23andMe data. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking…

Former FBI agent Jason Hogg shared five tips to stay safe online.Hogg emphasized the importance of verifying messages and being cautious with social media.He advised using VPNs on public WiFi, restricting credit information, and not reusing passwords. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download…

Many companies don't have cyber insurance because of costs, but the market is growing.Cyber insurance can help companies recover financially from cyberattacks and data breaches.This story is part of "Security Playbook," a series detailing cybersecurity advice and strategies. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.…

Companies can face data-security challenges with cloud storage and access management.Data-security posture management can help identify risks and protect data.This story is part of "Security Playbook," a series detailing cybersecurity advice and strategies. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking…