McDonald’s is currently collaborating with law enforcement following a cyber intrusion that has affected customer data linked to the fast-food chain. The breach occurred when unauthorized hackers accessed the database of a third-party vendor, compromising information pertaining to an unspecified number of McDonald’s patrons. In response to the situation, McDonald’s…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity AI Code Scanner Disrupts a $200B Industry Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 22, 2026 Image: Samuel Boivin/Shutterstock Security teams have traditionally struggled with preventing cyber threats, often likened to firefighters overwhelmed by relentless fires.…
Data Breaches Surge in the UK Amid Alarming Trends in Cybersecurity Recent analysis from VPN provider Surfshark reveals a troubling statistic: approximately 8.2 million accounts in the UK were compromised in 2025, positioning Britain as the sixth highest country globally for data breaches. This alarming trend indicates that nearly 16…
Webinar: Explainable AI for SEC-Ready Security In recent developments in the field of cybersecurity, a new webinar series titled “Explainable AI for SEC-Ready Security” has caught the attention of business owners keen on fortifying their defenses against emerging threats. Scheduled to commence shortly, the series aims to educate attendees on…
Clinical Operations Halted After Cyberattack on UMMC In a recent cybersecurity incident, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) has announced that its clinics will remain closed for both Monday and Tuesday following a significant cyberattack that compromised its operational capabilities. This event has raised immediate concerns regarding the security…
In a startling cybersecurity incident, Gawker Media, the parent company of prominent blogs such as Gizmodo, Lifehacker, and Jezebel, has fallen victim to a significant data breach perpetrated by the hacker group known as Gnosis. The breach involved unauthorized access to Gawker’s source code and the company’s content management system,…
Webinar Announcement: Leveraging AI for Streamlined Incident Response In an age where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, the significance of a rapid and robust incident response cannot be overstated. A forthcoming webinar titled “AI for Faster, Defensible Incident Response” aims to address the evolving challenges faced by organizations in safeguarding…
Morocco’s Social Security Database Breached in Significant Cyberattack In a notable incident in the realm of cybersecurity, Morocco’s social security database has been compromised, revealing critical vulnerabilities within governmental digital infrastructures. This breach represents a significant concern for both public and private sectors regarding the growing threats posed by cybercriminals…
A significant cybersecurity breach has been reported involving the theft of thousands of Social Security numbers from a New York state agency. The incident centers around a subcontractor who had been engaged in computer infrastructure upgrades for the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance, which oversees the evaluation of Social Security…