The Equifax data breach has intensified, revealing that an additional 2.5 million U.S. consumers were affected, raising the total number of potential victims from 143 million to 145.5 million. This data breach, initially reported last month, involves the exposure of highly sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, birth…
Finance & Banking, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Limited Advances in Mandating Customer Compensation for Financial Scams Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • December 26, 2025 Ken Palla, Fraud Expert and Former Director at MUFG Bank In 2025, financial scams and synthetic identity fraud persisted with little indication of decline,…
On December 25, coinciding with global Christmas celebrations, the Everest ransomware group released a statement on its dark web leak site alleging a breach of Chrysler systems, a prominent American automobile manufacturer. The group claims to have extracted a staggering 1,088 GB (over 1 TB) of data, which they characterize…
In one of the most significant data breaches in modern history, Yahoo has revised the estimated number of compromised accounts from 1 billion to an astonishing 3 billion. This information comes in the wake of an investigation following Verizon’s acquisition of Yahoo and indicates a breach that affected every account…
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the surge of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) presents heightened vulnerabilities in cybersecurity and data privacy for both buyers and sellers, according to attorney Jonian Rafti from Proskauer. He emphasizes that while entities are often focused on financial gains, they must also be acutely aware…
On December 26, 2025, Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) initiated a significant operation resulting in the apprehension of four individuals implicated in cyber espionage. These suspects are accused of unlawfully accessing sensitive information from various public institutions, amplifying concerns over rising cybersecurity threats aimed at government databases in light of…
Massive Security Breach at Disqus Exposes Millions of User Accounts In another alarming incident in the realm of cybersecurity, the widely-used commenting platform Disqus has revealed a significant data breach that occurred five years ago. The breach, which took place in July 2012, affects over 17.5 million user accounts, with…
Artificial intelligence is significantly transforming the landscape of cybercrime. According to David Sancho, a senior threat researcher at Trend Micro, autonomous AI agents are on the verge of conducting entire cyber attacks independently. These advanced algorithms can scan servers, identify vulnerabilities, refine exploit techniques, and even execute phishing campaigns from…
Coupang Confronts Lawsuits Following Data Breach Incident Coupang, a prominent e-commerce platform based in South Korea, is facing significant legal challenges in the United States following a major data breach that raised concerns over the integrity of consumer data. The allegations stem from purported vulnerabilities in Coupang’s security protocols, which…
