State and local governments are under siege from a rising tide of cyber threats. From ransomware and supply chain compromises to attacks on social services systems and K12 District networks, the public sector has become a prime target for nation-state actors and financially motivated threat...
At Blackswan Cybersecurity, we’ve seen firsthand how ransomware has transformed—from noisy, opportunistic malware into coordinated, multi-stage attacks that strike fast and cause deep disruption. And while some organizations are getting better at preparing for these threats, the reality is still...
Executive Summary Blackswan Cybersecurity is actively monitoring the evolving threat landscape following the PowerSchool breach initially...
Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of Blackswan Cybersecurity and a cybersecurity professor at UT San Antonio, shares his cybersecurity startup experiences with This Dot Media -- from launching his first computer business to running a thriving cybersecurity firm. He talks about entrepreneurship, the hurdles...
On this episode of The Backup Wrap-up, join cybersecurity expert Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of @BlackswanCybersecurity and Professor at UTSA, as he shares insights on ransomware detection. Learn to spot early warning signs, explore cutting-edge detection tools, and grasp the critical importance of swift...
This episode of The Backup Wrap-up explores the vital role of tabletop exercises in cybersecurity preparedness. Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of Blackswan Cybersecurity, offers an in-depth look at how to effectively plan and conduct these exercises. We discuss why these simulations are crucial for...
SUMMARY Critical RCE vulnerability affecting the Windows LDAP Client with a CVSS score of 9.8. This vulnerability could allow an unprivileged...
SUMMARY The threat actor group Storm-0501 has been launching ransomware attacks against government, manufacturing, transportation, and law...
SUMMARY Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) Aruba Networking recently patched three critical vulnerabilities in its Aruba Access Points’...
Introduction: A New Era of Cyber Vigilance In an increasingly digitized financial landscape, the U.S....
Introduction: A New Era of Cyber Vigilance In an increasingly digitized financial landscape, the U.S. Securities and...
Overview Automotive dealerships are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyberattacks. With 15% of all...
At Blackswan Cybersecurity, we’ve seen firsthand how ransomware has transformed—from noisy, opportunistic malware into coordinated, multi-stage attacks that strike fast and cause deep disruption. And while some organizations are getting better at preparing for these threats, the reality is still...
Cybercriminals are relentlessly targeting healthcare organizations—and they’re not slowing down. In fact, the healthcare sector saw a 60% increase in ransomware attacks in the last year alone, making it the most targeted industry for cybercrime. From large hospital systems to regional clinics and...
A recent GitHub supply chain compromise sent shockwaves through the developer community, reinforcing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity hygiene, especially around third-party automation tools. The attack targeted a widely used GitHub Action known as tj-actions/changed-files, which was...