Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control Cisco Talos Links Ongoing Attacks to UAT-9686 Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 18, 2025 Image: Anucha Cheechang/Shutterstock Recent reports indicate that likely state-sponsored hackers from China are taking advantage of an unpatched vulnerability in Cisco email appliances,…
On December 18, 2025, Australia’s University of Sydney reported a significant cybersecurity breach, revealing that hackers compromised an online coding repository, extracting personal information belonging to thousands of staff, students, alumni, and donors. The university characterized the breached data as ‘historic,’ which has placed one of Australia’s leading academic institutions…
The tech world is grappling with the fallout from the latest data vulnerability concerning Facebook users. A recent investigation highlights a significant security breach involving the quiz app NameTests, which reportedly exposed the personal information of up to 120 million users over several years. This revelation comes on the heels…
To stay updated on cybersecurity topics, explore: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. Also: Terra Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison Rashmi Ramesh ( rashmiramesh_) • December 18, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In its weekly roundup of cybersecurity incidents involving digital assets, Information Security…
The final deadline is approaching for US customers of AT&T to claim compensation in a significant data breach settlement, set for December 18. This settlement, amounting to $177 million, arises from allegations that AT&T failed to safeguard customer data during two separate incidents. Customers may be eligible for compensation of…
Data Breach at Typeform Exposes User Information Typeform, a prominent data collection firm based in Spain, has reported a data breach that has potentially compromised the information of some users. This incident was identified on June 27, prompting the company to conduct a comprehensive forensic investigation to ascertain the breach’s…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication Practical Steps to Enhance Security and Resilience Sean D. Mack • December 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Leaders of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) frequently assert, “We’re too small to be a target.” This misconception endangers their organizations, especially…
Class Action Settlements in Healthcare Data Breaches In a recent development, three healthcare providers have reached settlements in a class action lawsuit concerning data breaches that compromised sensitive patient information. This agreement reflects a growing concern over patient data security and the responsibilities of healthcare entities in safeguarding personal health…
In a troubling revelation, Facebook has acknowledged that it provided various technology companies and app developers with continued access to user data, despite its public assertions in 2015 that such access had been curtailed. This admission offers a rare glimpse into how the social media giant manages personal information within…
