A new cryptomining malware, identified as MrbMiner, has emerged, having compromised thousands of Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) databases since its discovery last year. This malware has been traced back to a small software development firm in Iran, following a lapse…
Coupang, the largest e-commerce platform in South Korea, has reported a significant data breach that impacts nearly its entire domestic user base. The breach has affected over 33.7 million customers, exposing sensitive information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses,…
Recently, Slack, the widely utilized cloud-based team collaboration platform, notified users about a significant security incident. Users who have not updated their passwords since a 2015 data breach have begun receiving password reset emails, prompting concern among the platform’s clientele.…
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…
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…
Recently, JetBrains disclosed critical security vulnerabilities in its TeamCity On-Premises software that pose serious risks to users. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-27198 with a CVSS score of 9.8, and CVE-2024-27199 with a score of 7.3, were resolved in version 2023.11.4,…
SonicWall, a leading provider in internet security solutions such as firewalls and VPNs, recently acknowledged that it has been targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack affecting its internal infrastructure. The San Jose-based firm reported that the intrusion exploited zero-day vulnerabilities associated…
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…
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…
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…
