In a troubling development for the cybersecurity industry, the globally recognized antivirus provider BitDefender has suffered a data breach that has compromised a segment of its customer data. This incident raises significant concerns about the security protocols in place to protect sensitive user information across the digital landscape. The breach,…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, HIPAA/HITECH HCIactive Health Data Breach Affects Nearly 3.1 Million Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 28, 2026 Healthcare Interactive (HCIactive) reported that a cyber incident from 2025 has impacted approximately 3.1 million individuals. (Image: HCIactive) In a significant cybersecurity incident reported by Healthcare Interactive,…
Record High Data Compromises Documented in 2025 Annual Report by the Identity Theft Resource Center According to the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a total of 3,322 data compromises were reported in 2025, marking a notable increase of five percentage points compared to the previous year, which recorded 3,152 breaches.…
A significant cybersecurity breach has unfolded, targeting Ashley Madison, a platform known for facilitating extramarital encounters. The hackers, referring to themselves as “The Impact Team,” have reportedly leaked approximately 10GB of sensitive user data, affecting nearly 36 million accounts. The breach comes with the alarming tagline that “cheaters are in…
Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Video CIO Elliott Cheu Discusses Campus-wide IT Modernization and Security Enhancements Jennifer Lawinski • January 28, 2026 Elliott Cheu, CIO, University of Arizona The University of Arizona is engaging in a significant overhaul of its IT infrastructure, aimed at enhancing both modernization and security across…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Convergence Digital Indonesia Innovative Synergy Association (Kondisi) has raised alarm over concerns regarding the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) following the mishandling of sensitive applicant data amid their recent job vacancy announcements. Recently, the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure at the Komdigi Ministry announced the…
Data Breach at Web.com Exposes Credit Card Information of Nearly 93,000 Customers In a significant cybersecurity incident, Web.com, a prominent web hosting provider based in Florida, has confirmed a data breach potentially affecting the personal information and credit card data of approximately 93,000 customers. This breach, revealed on Tuesday, occurred…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CISA Responds to Concerns Over Director’s Use of AI Tool Amid Compliance Review Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 28, 2026 Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (Image: CISA) The use of ChatGPT by the…
In a significant development for the cybersecurity landscape, authorities have successfully executed a seizure operation against RAMP, also known as the Russian Anonymous Marketplace. Earlier today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, in collaboration with the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the Department of…
