I spoke with a reporter this morning who asked me a simple question: Why do kids turn to cybercrime? After some fun and genuinely insightful conversations with my colleagues at ProCircular, ages 20 to 55+, here’s what we were able to cobble together.
Topics: Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Consulting
It’s hard to believe that we survived 2024, and with 2025 finally here, we thought we would present where ProCircular sees the world headed. The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, driven by AI-enabled threats and an increasingly complex world. From deepfake videos to targeted social engineering, attackers are finding new ways to exploit trust and access critical systems.
Topics: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Data Breach, Information Security, Data Security, Data Protection, Security Awareness Training, healthcare, hacking, Manufacturing, Passwords, risk, Ransomware, Banking, Financial Institutions
CDK Global, a leading provider of integrated technology solutions to the automotive industry, suffered a severe ransomware attack. The attack was attributed to the BlackSuit ransomware group, known for its sophisticated and targeted operations. The impact of the attack was widespread, not only affecting CDK Global’s operations but also had a ripple effect on thousands of auto dealerships that rely on CDK Global’s dealer management systems (DMS) and service operation solutions. The incident caused significant operational disruptions and is expected to have a large, but unknown impact on dealership financial losses due to the downtime during a high-volume season.
Topics: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Security, Data Security, Data Protection, risk
Buckle up, truckers! Trucking is the industry that keeps America rolling, and it's in the middle of a digital revolution. From high-tech ELDs to AI-powered cameras and internet-connected trailers, the way we haul goods is evolving at breakneck speed. In the interest of safety (and profit) most trucks now have or will soon get AI cameras for things like distracted driver, cell phone detection, gyro events, etc. But alongside these advancements lurks a hidden adversary – hackers.
Topics: Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Security Awareness Training, Ransomware, Transportation, Trucking, MFA
Cybercriminals in today's digital landscape employ sophisticated tactics to infiltrate organizations and steal valuable data. Specific business roles within companies often become targets of cyber attacks due to their access to sensitive information or ability to influence decision-making. These roles are also usually visible and known individuals in the public, and harvesting information can be used against them. It is much easier than going after the paranoid I.T. Guy!
Topics: Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Security, Data Protection, cybersecurity plan, Ransomware