The dark web is a haven of anonymity and enhanced security. In this secret place, notorious ransomware gangs like Clop, the group responsible for the MOVEit extortion attacks, showcase their exploits and exhibit sensitive data they have ruthlessly stolen to buy, sell and trade.

Tulane University cybersecurity expert Demetrice Rogers says the MOVEIt attacks sparked a renewed interest in the dangers of the dark web and its role in ransomware attacks, data breaches and other cyber threats that harm businesses and individuals.

Federal officials have warned U.S. financial institutions to prepare for the possibility of Russia-linked cyberattacks in the wake of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Two new tools are helping cybersecurity professionals fight the vast volume of threats and attacks— artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

The Apple AirTag, the newest addition to the Apple family, launched last year and is designed to help consumers keep track of personal items. But the gadget could have another, more sinister use – stalking people. While an owner is tracking their items, someone can follow the owners’ movements through the device. So, who’s tracking who?

Voting is the staple of democracy and has been done in person in the United States since the nation’s founding. While the controversy over the integrity of mail-in voting continues, never in our country’s history has voting in person been more fraught with potential security risks that could alter the outcome.

“Juice jacking” is a maneuver that has recently gained traction by cybercriminals stealing data from unsuspecting users when their phone is plugged into a public USB at airports, hotels, malls and other high-traffic areas.

Although the concept is not new, the attacks have become so common they caught the eye of the FBI, which issued a warning to users. The FBI suggested that people not use public charging stations, and public Wi-Fi poses a greater risk.