Aerospace and defense giant Aerojet Rocketdyne has agreed to pay $9 million to settle accusations brought by a former employee regarding the company’s compliance with government cybersecurity requirements.
How a VC Chooses Which Cybersecurity Startups to Fund in Challenging Times
While cybersecurity is somewhat insulated from the ravages of the general economy, it is not entirely immune
Despite plummeting valuations of companies in public markets and concerns over the economic climate, venture capital is still available, especially for cybersecurity startups.
Microsoft Makes Windows Autopatch Generally Available
Just ahead of the July 2022 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has announced the general availability of Windows Autopatch, a new capability that allows enterprises to automate the rollout of Windows and other updates.
UK Warns Lawyers Not to Advise Ransomware Payments
The NCSC and the ICO have warned UK lawyers not to advise clients to pay a ransom to cybercriminals
In a letter addressed to UK lawyers dated July 7, 2022, the UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), have reiterated – with teeth – the official stance on not paying a ransom.
Free Decryptors Released for AstraLocker Ransomware
Cybersecurity firm Emsisoft has released free decryptor tools for AstraLocker, a “smash-and-grab” ransomware family that was recently retired.
Microsoft Confirms Temporary Rollback of Macro Blocking Feature
Microsoft has confirmed that the recent rollback of a feature related to the blocking of internet macros in its Office suite is only temporary.
Associated Eye Care Discloses Impact From 2020 Netgain Ransomware Attack
Montana-based Associated Eye Care Partners (AEC) has started informing patients that their personal data might have been compromised during an old ransomware attack targeting Netgain.
The History and Evolution of Zero Trust

“The term ‘zero trust’ is now used so much and so widely that it has almost lost its meaning”
‘Raspberry Robin’ Windows Worm Abuses QNAP Devices
A recently discovered Windows worm is abusing compromised QNAP network-attached storage (NAS) devices as stagers to spread to new systems, according to Cybereason.
Dubbed Raspberry Robin, the malware was initially spotted in September 2021, spreading mainly via removable devices, such as USB drives.
CEO Accused of Making Millions via Sale of Fake Cisco Devices
The US Department of Justice announced on Friday that a man has been arrested and charged for allegedly selling fraudulent and counterfeit Cisco products.












