Under-Resourced and Undermined: How CISA is Bearing the Brunt of the U.S. Government Shutdown Cybersecurity is not a luxury — it is a necessity, for businesses, municipalities and critical infrastructure operators across North Carolina and the United States, agencies such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have for [...]
Cyber Threat Information-Sharing Slows as Liability Concerns Rise How Legal Uncertainty Threatens Cybersecurity Collaboration Across North Carolina and Beyond Introduction: A Silent Setback in the Fight Against Cyber Threats In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, information is the most powerful weapon. The ability of organizations, governments, and security experts to [...]
AI-Powered Cyber Threats Outpacing Defenses Why Supply Chain Cyberattacks Are the New Frontier In the last few years, a striking shift has occurred in the cyber landscape: attackers are no longer content to probe single targets; instead, they are weaponizing artificial intelligence (AI) to infiltrate the very infrastructure that supports [...]
The Growing Menace of Supply Chain Cyberattacks — A Call to Action for North Carolina Businesses In recent years, cybercriminals have shifted their attention from blunt attacks on single organizations to stealthier, more far-reaching campaigns that exploit supply chain relationships. Rather than trying to force open a locked door, they [...]
Stellantis Breach via Third-Party Provider Introduction In September 2025, global automaker Stellantis—the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram—confirmed a major cybersecurity breach. Unlike many high-profile incidents that involve direct attacks on company servers, this one occurred through a third-party provider, believed to be Salesforce. The breach compromised sensitive [...]
European Airport Disruption from a Ransomware Attack In late September 2025, a cyber-shockwave rippled across Europe: major airports found their check-in systems disabled, flights delayed or canceled, and travelers left scrambling. Behind the scenes, what appeared as a technical glitch was confirmed by the EU’s cybersecurity agency to be a [...]
Beware of Phishing Emails Disguised as Wire Transfers from bankonlinesupport.com Why This Matters Cybercriminals are becoming more creative every day, and one of the most common tricks is impersonating a trusted source to push fraudulent wire transfers. Recently, emails from bankonlinesupport.com have been reported, pretending to be urgent banking or [...]
The Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack: Lessons for Businesses on Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Resilience In September 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)—one of the world’s most iconic automakers—faced a crippling cyberattack that brought production lines to a halt and sent shockwaves through global supply chains. What began as a highly technical [...]
Microsoft Under Fire for Encryption Weaknesses: What It Means for North Carolina Businesses Why North Carolina Needs to Pay Attention While Microsoft’s encryption weaknesses and security failures are a national concern, they carry unique risks for North Carolina organizations. The state is home to a diverse mix of industries — [...]
Critical Infrastructure & OT Sector Security: Safeguarding North Carolina’s Future Critical infrastructure is the backbone of any society—power grids that keep the lights on, water systems that ensure public health, transportation networks that keep goods moving, and healthcare systems that save lives daily. In North Carolina, where diverse industries like [...]
Executive Impersonation & Deepfake Fraud: A Growing Cyber Security Threat for North Carolina Businesses North Carolina is a hub of innovation, growth, and opportunity. From Charlotte’s banking giants to the Research Triangle’s biotech and software companies, the state is home to industries that power not only the local economy but [...]
Rise of AI-Driven Cyberattacks & AI-Powered Defense: What North Carolina Organizations Must Do Now Artificial intelligence is reshaping both sides of the cyber battlefield. Adversaries are using AI to scale phishing, automate reconnaissance and exploitation, and craft deepfakes that fool even seasoned staff. At the same time, defenders are deploying [...]