The true identity of the hacker known as Tessa88, linked to numerous high-profile cyber incidents such as the breaches of LinkedIn, Dropbox, and MySpace, has been uncovered as Maksim Vladimirovich Donakov, a resident of Penza, Russian Federation. Tessa88 rose to…
Encryption & Key Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Operations UK Regulator Fines Password Manager LastPass £1.2 Million Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 11, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has levied a substantial fine of…
Travel Industry Urged to Accelerate Digital Transformation Amid Rising Cybersecurity Incidents In light of escalating cyber breaches, experts are advising the travel sector to intensify its digital transformation efforts. A recent report highlights that the industry continues to face a…
Recent cybersecurity investigations have unveiled significant insights into the functioning of a notorious malware family known as SystemBC. This malware operates through a command-and-control (C2) server setup that has been analyzed by researchers at Kroll, revealing its availability for purchase…
Recent developments have revealed that a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, known as Kimsuky, has enhanced its repertoire of spyware tools. This scrutiny follows a US government advisory, highlighting their ongoing “global intelligence gathering mission.” Kimsuky, also referred to as…
Recent discussions have revealed significant concerns regarding the expansion of government surveillance capabilities, particularly in how commercial landlords may be compelled to assist in these efforts. This development raises alarm for privacy advocates, as these landlords control buildings where millions…
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has recently addressed a significant security vulnerability that compromised the personal data of over 60 million customers. This breach allowed unauthorized access to sensitive information for anyone possessing a USPS.com account, raising serious concerns…
Finance & Banking, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Telegram-Driven Marketplace Exploits US Gaps in Tracking Former Visa Holders Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • December 11, 2025 David Maimon, head of fraud insights at SentiLink, and professor at Georgia State…
Data Breach Alert: TriZetto Provider Solutions Informs Healthcare Clients TriZetto Provider Solutions recently disclosed a data breach affecting its healthcare provider clients, bringing to light the ongoing risks associated with cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. This incident underscores the…
Cisco Addresses Critical Security Vulnerability in Unified Communications Products Cisco has recently issued important patches to mitigate a serious security vulnerability affecting multiple products within its Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions range. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-20253, is rated…
