In recent years, an alarming trend of romance and investment scams—colloquially termed “pig butchering”—has resulted in the theft of tens of billions of dollars from individuals globally. Law enforcement agencies have recently intensified their efforts against this expansive scam network,…
The challenge of safeguarding digital secrets in an increasingly interconnected world has become increasingly urgent. GitGuardian’s engineers faced a critical task while developing their HasMySecretLeaked service, designed to assist developers in determining whether confidential information—such as passwords, API keys, and…
A misconfigured Elasticsearch server, holding an astonishing 1.12 terabytes of data, has been discovered leaking over 6 billion records without any security authentication. This server, suspected to be operated from Russia or a Russian-speaking region, contained sensitive information gathered through…
Recent advancements in technology are enabling call centers to safeguard against data breaches, uphold PCI and HIPAA standards, and protect customer confidentiality in real time. AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Athena Security, an innovator in AI-driven security and…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently flagged a significant security vulnerability affecting BeyondTrust’s Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-12356, boasts a critical CVSS score of 9.8 and involves a…
Recent coordinated cyberattacks have disproportionately affected Ukrainian government websites, marked by the deployment of a sophisticated data-wiping malware known as WhisperGate. These incidents are indicative of a widespread malicious campaign targeting the nation’s critical infrastructure, underscoring a serious threat landscape…
Inclusion of Diverse Needs Lacking in AI Development for Face Verification Recent discussions highlight the significant gap in the development of facial recognition technologies, particularly regarding the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and those with facial differences. Kathleen Bogart, a…
Cybersecurity Alert: The Rising Threat of Stolen Credentials Recent trends in cybercrime highlight the concerning prevalence of stolen account credentials as a primary vector for initial access attacks. A single compromised set of credentials poses significant risks, potentially jeopardizing an…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime NCSC Chief Warns Recent Retail Hacks Should Serve as a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Cybersecurity Professionals Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 14, 2025 The National Cyber Security Centre reports a 50% increase…
Breach News Update: October 15, 2025 In a significant cybersecurity incident reported this week, Kaseya, a leading provider of IT management solutions, has fallen victim to a data breach affecting numerous clients. This attack is part of an ongoing trend…
