Security Researcher Exposes Major Vulnerability in Instagram, Faces Threats from Facebook A significant breach of security recently unfolded, involving Instagram’s internal systems, which were compromised by a diligent independent researcher. The individual, known as Wesley Weinberg, identified critical security flaws…
Government, Industry Specific Germany Prepares Legislation for Enhanced Cyber Defense Strategy David Meyer • January 20, 2026 German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference in Tel Aviv on January 12, 2026. (Image:…
Why 46 Million Breached Data Records Reflect Progress in Healthcare Cybersecurity In a recent analysis by Modern Healthcare, it has come to light that the healthcare sector experienced a significant data breach impacting approximately 46 million records. This alarming statistic…
In a significant move toward enhancing cybersecurity, Apple has recently launched security updates across multiple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari. This update aims to address several critical vulnerabilities, notably a zero-day exploit currently under active attack…
Microsoft has reported identifying and assisting the U.S. government in thwarting Russian hacking attempts aimed at at least three congressional candidates in the current election cycle, according to statements made by a senior executive during the Aspen Security Forum. While…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has informed customers of a potential breach involving the theft of credit card numbers and other sensitive data following the detection of malware on their payment processing systems. The company announced this alarming discovery on a recent…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CEO Nadav Zafrir Addresses Recent Acquisitions and Shifts in AI Strategy Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 20, 2026 Nadav Zafrir, CEO, Check Point Software (Image: Check Point Software)…
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith The Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand, Michael Webster, has initiated an inquiry into the recent cybersecurity breach affecting Manage My Health, a platform widely used for managing personal health information. This…
In a significant security update, Atlassian has addressed multiple vulnerabilities found in its Confluence Server, Data Center, and Bamboo Data Center products. These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution (RCE) on affected systems if exploited successfully. The company announced the…
Since its emergence in December 2015, SamSam ransomware has evolved into a lucrative venture for cybercriminals, extracting nearly $6 million from its victims. Recent findings from Sophos reveal that the operators of SamSam have garnered over $5.9 million, drawn from…
