Tech Report: DHS Issues cybersecurity warning amid rising tensions with Iran
LILAMAXThe Department of Homeland Security has warned of a possible surge of low-level cyberattacks as tensions between the US and Iran rise. According to officials, the private sector and public infrastructure, especially in sectors like banking, healthcare, and energy, may be the main targets. According to Scott White, director of George Washington University’s cybersecurity program, Americans should be vigilant and take cybersecurity seriously, especially if they work in vital industries, USA Today reported.
The caution follows Aflac, a significant insurance provider, confirming that it was recently the target of a cyberattack. An unknown number of customer records, including Social Security numbers and private health information, were obtained by hackers. According to Aflac, the hack was executed by an anonymous cybercrime organization that frequently targets American insurance companies.
CareerBuilder and Monster.com, two of the first job-search websites on the internet, have declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to CEO Jeff Furman, both businesses have had difficulty surviving in the face of a challenging economic environment and growing competition from websites such as LinkedIn. The companies plan to sell their business activities as part of the petition.
In the meantime, San Francisco Pride, the biggest LGBTQ+ parade in the world, is having financial difficulties this year. The 2025 event is now running below its planned budget, according to organizers, with IT businesses accounting for just over 15% of sponsorship revenue.
After Meta reversed several of its diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) policy changes that angered advocacy organizations and local leaders, SF Pride formally severed its relationship with the internet giant, according to CNBC.
