Major Data Breach Hits Coupang, Exposing Personal Information of Millions In late 2025, Coupang Inc., a significant player in South Korea’s e-commerce landscape, suffered a substantial cyber breach that compromised the personal data of over 33 million individuals, approximately two-thirds of the country’s population. This incident, often referred to as…
Newegg Faces Data Breach Amid Magecart Attacks In a significant cybersecurity incident, the infamous Magecart hacking group has breached the website of Newegg, a leading U.S.-based retailer specializing in computer hardware and consumer electronics. The attack, which occurred between August 14 and September 18, 2018, allowed hackers to extract credit…
Black Hat, Events Jeff Moss of Black Hat: ‘We’re in a Political Situation, Whether You Like It or Not’ Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 12, 2025 Jeff Moss, founder of Black Hat, speaks at the Black Hat Europe conference in London on December 10, 2025. (Image: Mathew J. Schwartz)…
In a significant development for consumers and business owners alike, AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement due to allegations that it made unauthorized account changes, resulting in customer data breaches. The settlement follows a series of legal claims that many individuals had their personal information compromised, prompting serious…
Equifax Faces £500,000 Fine for 2017 Data Breach Atlanta-based consumer credit reporting agency Equifax has been fined £500,000 by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a significant data breach that occurred in 2017. This breach compromised the personal and financial information of hundreds of millions of customers worldwide, including…
Organizations are increasingly prioritizing the understanding of agentic artificial intelligence and its implications, as highlighted by JoAnn Stonier, the former chief data and AI officer and chief privacy officer at Mastercard. However, traditional governance frameworks often struggle to keep pace with the rapid and intricate cycles of innovation in AI,…
LastPass Data Breach Exposes 1.6 Million Users to Security Vulnerabilities In a significant security lapse, LastPass has confirmed that the personal data of approximately 1.6 million users has been compromised due to a recent data breach. This incident underscores the pressing vulnerabilities inherent in password management solutions, a critical tool…
Active Directory, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Presented by Commvault 60 mins Many organizations are inadvertently exposed to significant cybersecurity threats without even realizing it. A staggering 90% of cyberattacks originate from vulnerabilities in Active Directory (AD), emphasizing the urgent need for robust security measures. The longer an organization remains…
Jaguar Land Rover Faces Data Breach Crisis Following Cyber Attack British luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed a significant data breach resulting from a cyber attack that occurred in August 2025, compromising the payroll and personal data of thousands of current and former employees. The company has urged…
