Massive Data Breach at VTech Exposes Sensitive Information of Millions Earlier this month, an extensive data breach occurred at VTech, a renowned manufacturer of children’s tablets and gadgets. This breach has compromised the personal details of approximately 4.8 million parents and included over 200,000 images of children. In addition to…
Governance & Risk Management, Identity & Access Management, Patch Management Decentralization Challenges Complicate IT Security in Higher Education Jennifer Lawinski • January 21, 2026 An array of Ivy League institutions, including Harvard and Princeton, fell prey to cyberattacks in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities even among the most prestigious universities. (Image: Shutterstock)…
(The Center Square) – In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, Nevada legislators enacted a comprehensive bill that took effect on November 18. The legislation aims to safeguard against future cyberattacks, with experts assessing its implications for the state’s online security landscape. Following the unprecedented cyberattack in 2025, the Nevada…
In a notable statement, the Chinese government announced the arrest of individuals linked to the extensive cyber intrusion targeting the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), asserting that these actions were not sanctioned by the state. The OPM breach, which occurred earlier this year, compromised sensitive information of over…
Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Acting Director Reports Stabilization Following Significant Staff Reductions Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 21, 2026 Image: Orhan Cam/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is actively working to reclaim its mission after encountering significant staffing changes and funding disruptions during a challenging year. This…
Data Breach at Munson Healthcare Affects Over 100,000 Patients Northern Michigan – Munson Healthcare has revealed significant new information regarding a data breach that transpired in August, compromising the data of more than 100,000 individuals. This incident has raised serious concerns regarding data security within the healthcare sector. Affected patients…
In an alarming development in the cybersecurity landscape, MacKeeper, a prominent antivirus software provider, has suffered a significant data breach exposing the records of approximately 13 million users. The compromised database includes a variety of personal details such as names, email addresses, usernames, hashed passwords, IP addresses, phone numbers, and…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Check Point Discovers VoidLink Framework as the First ‘Advanced’ AI-Generated Threat Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 21, 2026 Image: MeshCube/Shutterstock Security researchers at Check Point have identified a significant advancement in the realm of…
Recent findings from Data Breach Claims UK, a specialist in data breach support, have highlighted significant concerns regarding data security within the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS). Over the past three years, NEAS has reported more than 300 data breaches, shedding light on the cybersecurity challenges faced by frontline healthcare…
