Massive DDoS Attack on X (Formerly Twitter): Unpacking the Cyber Storm
In the past week, a significant cyberattack made headlines when Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, faced a series of outages due to a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. This incident not only highlights the ongoing threat of DDoS attacks but also underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Here’s a breakdown of […]
PowerSchool Breach Exposes Canadian School Boards – Protecting Your Child’s Data
In a concerning development, multiple Canadian school boards, including the largest in the country, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), have been affected by a significant data breach involving PowerSchool, a widely used student information system. This breach, which occurred between December 22 and 28, 2024, has potentially compromised decades of student data, raising alarms […]
Fortinet Data Breaches: Lessons Learned and How to protect your network
Recent cybersecurity incidents involving Fortinet have highlighted the critical need for robust security practices among users of its products. From leaked customer data to a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability, these events underscore the evolving threats targeting even the most advanced cybersecurity solutions. The Data Breaches The Aftermath The breach impacted less than 0.3% of customers, […]
Lessons from the Stoli Ransomware Attack: Why Cybersecurity is Critical for SMBs
In August 2024, the renowned vodka producer Stoli Group suffered a devastating ransomware attack that crippled its IT infrastructure and forced its U.S. subsidiaries into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The attack disabled Stoli’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, forcing the company to rely on manual processes for critical operations like accounting. This disruption not only delayed […]