James Coker

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Deputy Editor at Infosecurity Magazine

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Common Good Cyber Fund Launched to Support Non-Profit Security Efforts

3 days ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | James Coker |Kevin Poireault

A Common Good Cyber Fund has been launched, designed to support the work of non-profits organizations that deliver core cybersecurity services for the wider public good. The fund has been established by Common Good Cyber, a global initiative set up to implement models for sustaining groups, organizations and individuals involved in critical cybersecurity functions for the broader Internet community.
Anubis Ransomware Adds File-Wiping Capability

1 week ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | James Coker

The Anubis ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operator has developed a novel dual threat capability to increase pressure on victims. Trend Micro researchers discovered a “wipe mode” in the ransomware strain which permanently erases files and is used alongside general encryption capabilities. This destructive capability makes file recovery impossible, increasing the pressure on victims to pay ransom demands.
Ransomware Gang Exploits SimpleHelp RMM to Compromise Utility Billing

2 weeks ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | James Coker

Ransomware actors have compromised customers of a utility software billing software provider after exploiting a vulnerability in the SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool. A new advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that the incident reflects a broader pattern of ransomware actors targeting organizations through unpatched versions of SimpleHelp RMM since January 2025.
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: Proofpoint Makes Two Major Acquisition Anno

2 weeks ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | James Coker

During a busy month of May for merger and acquisition (M&A) announcements in cybersecurity, several big-name vendors signaled their intent to boost their capabilities in areas including AI, cloud and quantum. Proofpoint made announcements around two separate transactions, while tech giant Check Point reached agreement for a deal expected to close at the end of Q2, 2025.
NIST Publishes New Zero Trust Implementation Guidance

2 weeks ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | James Coker

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published new practical guidance on implementing zero trust architecture (ZTA). While previous NIST guidance on zero trust in 2020 described the approach at a conceptual level, the new publication is designed to help organizations overcome implementation challenges. The agency noted that ZTA adoption is increasing, partly as a result of regulatory requirements for some organizations.
Congress Introduces Bill to Strengthen Healthcare Cybersecurity

2 weeks ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | James Coker

US legislators have introduced a new Healthcare Cybersecurity Bill to Congress, which is designed to expand the federal government’s role in preventing and responding to data breaches of Americans’ medical data. Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) introduced the bi-partisan legislation on June 10 as part of efforts to tackle surging healthcare data breaches in the US.
Hands-On Skills Now Key to Landing Your First Cyber Role

2 weeks ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | James Coker

Security hiring managers are now emphasizing hands-on experience when making hiring decisions for entry-level positions. While relevant educational qualifications, such as computer science degrees, remain important, they are no longer the only path to an entry-level cybersecurity role. The findings from ISC2’s 2025 Cybersecurity Hiring Trends report discovered that 90% of managers would consider candidates with only previous IT work experience and no educational qualifications.
#Infosec2025: Top Six Cyber Trends CISOs Need to Know

3 weeks ago | buff.ly | James Coker

This year’s Infosecurity Europe 2025 saw industry experts come to together to discuss the latest trends, challenges and successes in the field. Here are six key trends from the show that Infosecurity Magazine found most prominent from conversations with experts on the expo floor. Amid significant technological advancements, a big theme was the continued need to focus on the basics, such as human behaviors and identity controls.
#Infosec2025: Top Six Cyber Trends CISOs Need to Know

3 weeks ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | James Coker

This year’s Infosecurity Europe 2025 saw industry experts come to together to discuss the latest trends, challenges and successes in the field. Here are six key trends from the show that Infosecurity Magazine found most prominent from conversations with experts on the expo floor. Amid significant technological advancements, a big theme was the continued need to focus on the basics, such as human behaviors and identity controls.
Threat Actors Weaponizing Hardware Devices to Exploit Fortified Enviro

3 weeks ago | infosecurity-magazine.com | James Coker

Threat actors are weaponizing legitimate hardware devices to compromise even the most fortified targets, warned Bentsi Benatar, CMO and Co-Founder of Sepio during a talk at Infosecurity Europe 2025. Despite a lack of reporting of such incidents, this approach is being utilized by sophisticated nation-state and financially motivated attackers to target sensitive targets such as banks and energy carriers.