Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations Securing the World for the Age of Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Brandy Harris • November 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The rapid advancements in quantum computing are set to transform the technological landscape, impacting not only hardware but also the cryptographic strategies necessary to secure sensitive systems…
Coupang Data Breach Exposes Millions of Customer Accounts in South Korea SEOUL—Coupang, a leading South Korean e-commerce platform, has confirmed a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of approximately 33.7 million customer accounts. This breach is one of the most extensive known incidents affecting consumers in Asia,…
Equifax, a leading credit-reporting agency in the United States, is facing significant financial repercussions totaling up to $700 million in penalties due to extensive state and federal inquiries into a catastrophic data breach in 2017. This breach exposed sensitive personal and financial information of approximately 150 million Americans, representing nearly…
Federal Enforcement of Information Blocking Regulations Begins Nearly a decade after the enactment of information blocking regulations under the 21st Century Cures Act, federal enforcement efforts are finally gaining momentum. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is intensifying its focus on practices that impede access to, exchange…
Lee Chan-jin, Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service, speaks at a press conference in Yeouido, Seoul, on December 1. [FSS] In the wake of significant data breaches affecting major companies like Upbit and Coupang, South Korean financial authorities are advocating for legal reforms aimed at bolstering the security frameworks of…
Data Breach Exposes Millions of Capital One Customers In a significant cybersecurity incident, Capital One, one of the largest credit card issuers in the United States, has reported a data breach that compromises the personal information of over 100 million credit card applicants in the U.S. and 6 million in…
In an increasingly complex cyber landscape, rural and small community hospitals are grappling with mounting cybersecurity threats, according to Jackie Mattingly, senior director at Clearwater, a consulting firm specializing in privacy and security. Faced with shrinking resources and staffing deficits, these hospitals are particularly vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks. Mattingly highlights…
Coupang informs customers about data breach on Nov. 30. [KIM HYUN-DONG] Coupang, a prominent South Korean e-commerce platform, has disclosed a significant data breach affecting approximately 33.7 million user accounts. The incident raises alarms over potential secondary threats, such as phishing scams and identity theft. The compromised data set includes…
Massive KYC Data Threat Targets Binance Amid Ransom Demands Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance is currently grappling with a severe security threat, following claims from an unidentified hacker that they have compromised the Know Your Customer (KYC) data of a significant number of its clientele. The attacker is demanding a ransom…
