Cyber News

What Is Media Sanitization? NIST SP 800-88 Guidelines for Businesses

Oct. 6, 2025

Discover why proper data disposal is as critical as active protection, and how the newly updated NIST guidelines affect your compliance requirements.... Read More

Understanding CAPTCHA, Turing Test

Oct. 6, 2025

Discover the surprising connection between everyday CAPTCHA challenges and the fundamental concepts of AI.... Read More

Oh Behave! AI’s Gone Wild

Sept. 30, 2025

Read the highlights from the 5th Annual Oh Behave! Report from the NCA and CybSafe.... Read More

Shadow AI Unseen Risk

Sept. 30, 2025

Workers admit to sharing sensitive company information with AI tools without employer knowledge. Is your business at risk for shadow AI use?... Read More

Jailbreaking DeepSeek: A New Frontier in AI Risk

Sept. 24, 2025

As AI models become more powerful and accessible, so do the risks associated with their misuse. One of the most pressing concerns in the cybersecurity community today is AI jailbreaks.... Read More

Nov. 10 CMMC Deadline Approaches

Sept. 11, 2025

Starting November 10, 2025, all new Pentagon contracts will require CMMC cybersecurity certification, meaning non-compliant defense suppliers will be excluded from the worlds largest procurement ecosystem worth over $814 billion. With implementation requiring significant time and investment, the clock is running out for contractors who have not started their compliance journey.... Read More

Business Model Behind RaaS

Sept. 2, 2025

Cybercrime is no longer confined to the shadows. It’s a scalable business. And business is booming with Ransomware as a Service (RaaS).... Read More

Edge Browser Now Offers AI Copilot Mode

July 29, 2025

The new Copilot Mode in Edge introduces artificial intelligence directly into the browser. Designed to automate tasks, summarize content and assist with research, this feature could transform how businesses work online—especially for small and midsize teams looking to boost productivity without adding more tools.... Read More

How AI is Waging War on Your Business

July 22, 2025

The cybersecurity landscape has fundamentally transformed. What once was a slow-moving chess match between human hackers and security professionals has evolved into a high-speed battle where artificial intelligence drives both attack and defense strategies. This shift represents one of the most significant changes in cybersecurity since the dawn of the internet age.... Read More

Latest Cybersecurity Updates and Preparation Steps for Defense Suppliers

July 14, 2025

The DoD's CMMC 2.0 program is moving forward. Learn what defense contractors must do to prepare.... Read More

Pocket-Sized Hacking Gadgets Pose Real Threats

June 26, 2025

Learn more about the devices hackers buy on Amazon for $20.... Read More

NIST Releases Adversarial Machine Learning Guidelines

March 28, 2025

As AI systems grow more sophisticated, so do the tactics of adversaries seeking to exploit vulnerabilities.... Read More

AI Insights with Bill Frischling

Feb. 24, 2025

STACK Cybersecurity welcomed back Bill Frischling, Distinguished Scientist & VP at FiscalNote, to our weekly AI discussion. Bill's expertise and entrepreneurial background make him an invaluable resource as we navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.... Read More

Ransomware Fatigue Behind 2024 $1B Milestone

Jan. 6, 2025

This psychological phenomenon is silently eroding organizations' cyber defenses and could prove more dangerous than the attacks themselves.... Read More

Number of U.S. Business Email Attacks by State

Nov. 20, 2024

At STACK Cybersecurity, we understand the devastating impact that business email compromise (BEC) attacks can have on companies of all sizes.... Read More

Growing Danger of Business Email Compromise

Nov. 14, 2024

Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are meticulously planned to target specific industries, professions, and individuals, maximizing the chances of cybercriminals accessing sensitive information and money.... Read More

2023 Cyber Vulnerabilities Revealed in Global Advisory

Nov. 13, 2024

A comprehensive cybersecurity advisory details Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that were most frequently exploited by cyber actors in 2023. This report highlights an increase in zero-day vulnerabilities, making it easier for attackers to infiltrate high-priority networks.... Read More

Digital Insecurity Draining Business Resources

Oct 17, 2024

The rise of digital insecurity poses a serious threat to individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Proactive investment in cybersecurity is no longer optional... Read More

Salt Typhoon Reminds Leaders Cybersecurity Crucial

Oct 14, 2024

The rise of threat actors like Salt Typhoon serves as a stark reminder of the evolving nature of cyber threats. No business, regardless of size, is immune.... Read More

CMMC Final Rule Announced

Oct 11, 2024

The Department of Defense unveiled the final rule for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, marking a pivotal moment for defense contractors.... Read More

Password Guidance Shifts Toward Simplicity

Oct 11, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently updated its password security guidelines, marking a significant departure from traditional practices.... Read More

Risk Assessment Could Have Prevented Marriott Fine

Oct 10, 2024

The Marriott hotel chain cyber breach could have been prevented with a simple cybersecurity risk assessment (CSRA).... Read More

Advisory on Iran Cyber Actors Enabling Ransomware

Aug 28, 2024

This advisory highlights the activities of cyber actors, identified in the private sector as Pioneer Kitten, UNC757, Parisite, Rubidium, and Lemon Sandstorm, who are targeting and exploiting organizations across various sectors in the United States and abroad..... Read More

Phishing 2.0: How AI Makes Cyber Attacks Smarter, More Dangerous

Aug 16, 2024

Phishing has always posed a significant threat, but with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), it has become even more dangerous. Welcome to Phishing 2.0: smarter, more convincing, and harder to detect.... Read More

QR Code Phishing (Quishing) on the Rise

Mar 5, 2024

QR codes are ubiquitous nowadays, directing users to URLs with a simple tap. However, just like every coin has two sides, these Quick Response codes are also being exploited for nefarious purposes. In fact, a U.S.-based energy firm encountered nearly 29% of more than 1,000 malicious emails containing QR codes in May 2023. Adversaries are increasingly using QR codes in their phishing strategies to: Acquire credentials and personal details, trick victims into paying off hackers, install malware, gain remote access to devices.... Read More