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GitGuardian has released its 2025 State of Secrets Sprawl Report, and the findings are alarming. A 25% increase in leaked credentials year-over-year has pushed the total number of exposed secrets on public GitHub repositories to 23.8 million in 2024 alone. The most shocking statistic: 70% of secrets leaked in 2022 remain active today, highlighting a … Read more
SecurityScorecard and KPMG in Canada have announced a strategic agreement to enhance cybersecurity for critical sectors. The partnership introduces SecurityScorecard MAX, a Supply Chain Detection & Response (SCDR) solution, as a managed service in Canada. Enhancing Supply Chain Security SecurityScorecard MAX focuses on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks across vendor networks. KPMG in Canada will … Read more
Almost all, a staggering, 96% of ransomware incidents now involve data breaches with data theft. This marks a significant shift in cybercriminals’ strategies. This is according to Arctic Wolf’s 2025 Threat Report. The cybersecurity report’s findings highlight how threat actors are adapting to stronger cybersecurity defenses by prioritizing cyber extortion and leveraging vulnerabilities for infiltration. … Read more
CYPFER has named Brian Burke as Vice President (VP) of Insurance & Law Strategy. Burke brings nearly a decade of experience in incident response and cyber insurance. Cybersecurity Incident Response Burke has built strong relationships within the cyber insurance and legal sectors. He has worked with insurers, brokers, and law firms to manage cybersecurity incidents … Read more
The Beckage Firm, a woman- and veteran-owned cybersecurity and data privacy law firm, has named Cristina Di Maria, Esq., CIPP/US, as a partner. Cristina Di Maria Brings Extensive Experience Di Maria has expertise in cyber risk management, data security incidents, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. She has managed digital forensic investigations, network restoration, and ransomware … Read more