The U.S. Department of Justice has announced formal indictments against 12 Russian intelligence officers in connection with the cyber intrusion of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. This development follows an extensive investigation led by…
Massive Data Breach at VTech Exposes Sensitive Information of Millions Earlier this month, an extensive data breach occurred at VTech, a renowned manufacturer of children’s tablets and gadgets. This breach has compromised the personal details of approximately 4.8 million parents…
Governance & Risk Management, Identity & Access Management, Patch Management Decentralization Challenges Complicate IT Security in Higher Education Jennifer Lawinski • January 21, 2026 An array of Ivy League institutions, including Harvard and Princeton, fell prey to cyberattacks in 2025,…
(The Center Square) – In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, Nevada legislators enacted a comprehensive bill that took effect on November 18. The legislation aims to safeguard against future cyberattacks, with experts assessing its implications for the state’s online…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert regarding an alarming vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway devices. This security flaw, which could lead to severe exploitation, enables threat actors to…
Researchers from universities in New Mexico, Arizona, and Louisiana, along with professionals from Circle, have raised alarms regarding vulnerabilities in SMS communications, asserting these weaknesses are easily tested, verified, and exploited on a large scale. Their findings underscore that the…
In a notable statement, the Chinese government announced the arrest of individuals linked to the extensive cyber intrusion targeting the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), asserting that these actions were not sanctioned by the state. The OPM breach,…
Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Acting Director Reports Stabilization Following Significant Staff Reductions Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 21, 2026 Image: Orhan Cam/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is actively working to reclaim its mission after encountering significant…
Data Breach at Munson Healthcare Affects Over 100,000 Patients Northern Michigan – Munson Healthcare has revealed significant new information regarding a data breach that transpired in August, compromising the data of more than 100,000 individuals. This incident has raised serious…
In recent developments, several botnets exploiting a critical vulnerability in Zyxel networking devices have been identified. This particular flaw, discovered in April 2023, enables attackers to gain remote access to affected systems, heightening cybersecurity concerns across multiple regions, including Central…
