
US Aims to Revitalize Semiconductor Production With CHIPS Act
Between a global pandemic, rapid shifts in consumer spending and even inclement weather, there are a wide range of factors that have contributed to the semiconductor chip shortage. These semiconductors, which are essential to the production of many everyday electronics, have become increasingly scarce. In response, the U.S. has passed ... Read More

Are Proof-of-Concepts Benefiting Cybercriminals?
Public proof-of-concepts (POCs) may be helping cybercriminals more than the organizations they were designed to protect. Sophos’ Active Adversary Playbook 2022 provides an in-depth analysis of cyberattacker behavior, tactics and tools from throughout 2021. The report found a number of instances where public proofs-of-concept (POC) of web shell exploits coincided ... Read More

Surfshark Finds US is the Most-Breached Country
A recent study by cybersecurity company Surfshark showed that the U.S. is the most breached country—and has been since 2004, among other alarming findings. With cybersecurity threats on the rise, Surfshark’s latest project is the first-ever tool that shows how countries are being affected by breaches. The study compiled data ... Read More

Microsoft, IBM Tackle the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
The cybersecurity skills shortage contributes to a significant portion of breaches and continues to leave companies worse for wear. Whether it be through offering new services to alleviate the shortage or globally diversifying the workforce, organizations are desperately pursuing a solution to the talent crunch. According to (ISC)2’s 2021 Cybersecurity ... Read More