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For years, MS-ISAC served as the connective tissue linking local governments to national defense. Managed by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), the program offered free monitoring, intelligence, and coordination that most municipalities could never afford independently.
TL;DR:Federal funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) officially ended on September 30, 2025. For many K–12 school districts, that change marks the loss of their only no-cost cybersecurity lifeline.…
After nearly ten years as one of the most widely used operating systems in the world, Windows 10 has officially reached its end of life. Microsoft’s last cumulative update was released on October 14, 2025, marking the end of free technical support and security patches.
For nearly two decades, the MS-ISAC, managed by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), served as a trusted cybersecurity resource for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments.…
Every holiday season, cybercriminals ramp up phishing scams, gift card fraud, malicious shopping apps, and fraud campaigns aimed at both retailers and consumers. They take advantage of increased online traffic and reduced security staffing to maximize their impact. Businesses can protect themselves with 24/7 monitoring, multi-factor authentication, and employee awareness training. Shoppers can reduce their risk by verifying links, using secure payment methods, and avoiding suspicious gift card requests.
Infostealers like LummaC2 are driving a surge in credential theft, account takeover (ATO), and secondary extortion. Unlike ransomware, which relies on encryption, infostealers quietly harvest identities and tokens that attackers can use to infiltrate systems and monetize access long after the initial breach. Protecting against this threat requires a shift in strategy: operationalize threat intelligence enrichment, user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), and stronger identity controls to keep pace with adversaries.
Embedding cybersecurity into company culture is one of the most strategic CISO priorities in 2026. Technology can stop many attacks, but it cannot eliminate the risk created when employees are unaware or disengaged. Success depends on building a security-first culture that aligns executives, empowers employees, integrates security into everyday business processes, and continuously adapts to evolving threats and regulations.
Retailers are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the sheer volume of sensitive data they handle. Frameworks like PCI DSS, NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, CIS Critical Security Controls, GDPR/CCPA, and emerging EU laws (DORA, NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act) provide retailers with a clear roadmap to secure operations, reduce breach risk, and maintain customer trust. Adopting these frameworks helps retailers move beyond compliance and build a stronger, more resilient security posture.
Email and collaboration tools remain the number one attack vector in 2025. Threat actors are increasingly abusing trusted platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 to bypass traditional defenses, steal credentials, and hijack accounts.
TL;DR: Managed Service Providers face growing pressure to prove value. By understanding how MSPs can use threat intelligence, providers can strengthen client trust, cut incident costs, and differentiate themselves in a crowded market.
Cybersecurity breaches in retail over the past five years—from ransomware shutdowns and supply chain disruptions to massive account takeovers—have directly impacted sales, customer trust, and brand reputation. The lesson is clear: protecting retail today means strengthening identity, securing third-party connections, and building resilience with 24/7 monitoring and expert-led response.
Cyber threats in retail are accelerating in 2025, with phishing, ransomware, supply chain attacks, and AI-driven fraud putting businesses at risk. Retailers that invest in layered defenses, vendor oversight, and customer trust can reduce risk and maintain resilience.