Two British Men Arrested for Attempted Cyber Intrusion into Microsoft’s Networks British law enforcement has apprehended two individuals in connection with a conspiring plot to breach the computer networks of Microsoft, the global tech powerhouse based in the United States. The arrests occurred on June 22, 2017, conducted by detectives…
Recent Cybersecurity Incidents: A Deep Dive into Breaches and Threats Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • January 1, 1970 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG This week, Information Security Media Group reports significant cybersecurity incidents including a breach tying Clop ransomware to Korean Air vendor data compromise, a sophisticated attack by a China-linked APT leveraging software…
Also: Updates on China-Linked APT Hijack, Condé Nast Data Breach, La Poste Cyberattack Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • January 1, 1970 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Each week, the Information Security Media Group provides a roundup of global cybersecurity incidents. This week, a breach linked to Clop exposed data of about 30,000 Korean Air…
Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 120 Million Reliance Jio Customers In a troubling incident that highlights vulnerabilities in data security, the personal details of approximately 120 million customers of Reliance Jio have reportedly been compromised. This breach may qualify as one of the most significant incidents of data…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Cybersecurity Experts Predict Future Trends with Emphasis on Cyberattacks, Deepfakes, and AI Anna Delaney (annamadeline), Cal Harrison • December 31, 2025 View this video on cyber trends for 2026, hosted by ISMG’s Anna Delaney alongside a panel of experts. In…
In late November 2024, a significant cybersecurity breach occurred when hackers infiltrated the computer network of Cognizant, a major technology services provider. The attackers gained access to sensitive personal information, which has raised serious concerns about data security practices within the organization. It has come to light that Cognizant did…
In a significant data breach, Verizon, one of the leading telecommunications providers in the United States, has exposed the personal information of over 14 million customers. This incident occurred due to an oversight by NICE Systems, a third-party vendor, which inadvertently left sensitive user data accessible on an unsecured server.…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Finnish Authorities Detain Cargo Vessel Linked to Undersea Cable Damage Akshaya Asokan • December 31, 2025 Finnish Border Guard and Defense Forces board the cargo ship Fitburg on December 31, 2025. (Image: Finnish Border Guard) On December 31, 2025,…
The European Space Agency (ESA) has publicly acknowledged a significant data breach, confirming that unauthorized individuals purportedly accessed and exfiltrated a considerable amount of internal data. A threat actor operating under the alias “888” announced on the cybercrime forum DarkForums that they had infiltrated ESA systems in mid-December, maintaining access…
