Data Breach Alert: Cloudminr.io Hacked — A significant security incident has been reported involving the cloud mining service, Cloudminr.io, which has suffered a data breach resulting in the exposure of its users’ database. The compromised datasets are allegedly being offered…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo-Specific Russian Cyberattack Highlights Vulnerabilities in Europe’s Infrastructure David Meyer • January 30, 2026 Image: AustralianCamera/Shutterstock A significant cyberattack on Poland’s energy grid, reportedly orchestrated by Russian hackers, has raised urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures across…
Despite ongoing regulatory pressures and an escalating landscape of cybersecurity threats, a significant vulnerability persists within the healthcare sector: many healthcare organizations continue to store patient data in unencrypted formats, exposing millions of Americans to potential data breaches that could…
Recent security alerts have surfaced regarding a significant vulnerability in the Microsoft Visual Studio installer, which poses risks for users by potentially enabling attackers to impersonate legitimate publishers and distribute harmful extensions. This flaw has been labeled “easily exploitable” by…
In a significant operation targeting international cybercrime, Dutch authorities have dismantled one of the largest DDoS-for-hire platforms globally, which facilitated over 4 million attacks and culminated in multiple arrests of its operators. The initiative, known as “Operation Power Off,” was…
Vulnerability Discovered in AI-Enabled Children’s Toy Reveals Sensitive Data In a concerning incident this month, security researcher Joseph Thacker uncovered a significant vulnerability in Bondus, a line of stuffed dinosaur toys equipped with artificial intelligence chat functions aimed at children.…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, AshleyMadison.com, a U.S.-based dating platform designed for individuals seeking extramarital relationships, has suffered a serious data breach, compromising sensitive information belonging to millions of users. The breach has raised critical concerns regarding the privacy and…
Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management ACAMS Highlights Need for Enhanced Data, Architecture, and AI in Investigative Practices Jennifer Lawinski • January 29, 2026 The rise of AI and deepfakes, alongside growing geopolitical fragmentation and enhanced…
The recent cyberattack on Manage My Health, a widely used patient records platform in New Zealand, represents one of the most significant privacy breaches in recent history for the country. Unauthorized actors gained access to sensitive medical information, including personal…
Fortinet has recently revealed a critical vulnerability affecting its FortiOS and FortiProxy platforms, identified as CVE-2023-27997, with a high CVSS score of 9.2. This flaw involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the SSL-VPN feature of these systems and could be…
