Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication Practical Steps to Enhance Security and Resilience Sean D. Mack • December 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Leaders of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) frequently assert, “We’re too small…
Class Action Settlements in Healthcare Data Breaches In a recent development, three healthcare providers have reached settlements in a class action lawsuit concerning data breaches that compromised sensitive patient information. This agreement reflects a growing concern over patient data security…
Recent research from Ruhr University Bochum has revealed a critical security vulnerability in the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, which is widely used for secure communications over untrusted networks. The vulnerability, designated as Terrapin (CVE-2023-48795), exhibits a CVSS score of 5.9,…
Emotet Malware: A Case Study in Cybersecurity Countermeasures In a notable development in cybersecurity, research into the Emotet malware—a widely recognized email-based threat responsible for numerous botnet-driven spam and ransomware assaults—has revealed a significant vulnerability. Cybersecurity experts were able to…
In a troubling revelation, Facebook has acknowledged that it provided various technology companies and app developers with continued access to user data, despite its public assertions in 2015 that such access had been curtailed. This admission offers a rare glimpse…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Experts Warn: AI is Accelerating Sophisticated Cyber Attacks Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock As emerging technologies reshape the threat landscape,…
Data Breach Report: Pornhub Premium User Data Compromised In a disturbing revelation, it has been reported that the personal data of Pornhub Premium users has been compromised in a significant data breach. This incident points to an alarming trend in…
A recent report has highlighted a newly identified variant of DLL (Dynamic Link Library) search order hijacking, a sophisticated technique that cybercriminals may exploit to bypass security measures and execute malicious code on systems utilizing Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the United States has issued an alert regarding a sophisticated malware campaign attributed to North Korean hackers targeting government contracting firms. This new threat, identified as “BLINDINGCAN,” utilizes an advanced remote access…
US Customs and Border Protection Enhances Surveillance with Portable Drones Recent federal contracting documents have revealed that the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is intensifying its surveillance strategy by adopting portable drones. This shift aims to establish a decentralized…
