In an increasing climate of surveillance and control, individuals seeking faster access to their devices through biometric unlocking methods should be aware of potential vulnerabilities. Certain smartphones, like the iPhone, feature emergency functions that can disable biometric locks. For instance,…
Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations WhatsApp CEO Warns UK Encryption Demands May Set “Dangerous Precedent” Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 12, 2025 Exterior detail of an Apple store in London. (Image: 1000 Words/Shutterstock) WhatsApp is making headlines by aligning…
In a recent development regarding the PowerSchool incident, a significant guilty plea has surfaced, yet it raises numerous unanswered questions surrounding the case. The education technology firm PowerSchool has been grappling with the repercussions of a data breach that has…
Advancements in Credential Transfer: A Shift Towards Passkeys Recent developments in credential management highlight a significant transition towards the utilization of passkeys, a method seen as more secure than traditional password management practices. As articulated in a recent informative video,…
Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), Security Operations ThreatQuotient Acquisition Enhances Alert Context and Streamlines SOC Workflows Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • June 12, 2025 Kash Shaikh, President and CEO of Securonix (Image: Securonix) In a…
23andMe Faces Data Breach Settlement Following Major Cyberattack In October 2023, genetic testing company 23andMe experienced a significant data breach, compromising the personal information of approximately half of its 14 million customers. Hackers employed a credential stuffing attack, a common…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Data Leak Reveals LockBit Ransomware Group Expanding Targeting Strategies Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • June 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent analysis of data leaked from the LockBit ransomware group’s administrator panel indicates a troubling trend:…
FCA Takes Action Against Staff for Data Security Breaches The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken disciplinary measures against four employees due to violations of data security protocols. Documented through a Freedom of Information request, these infractions occurred on at…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Startup Achieves $6B Valuation, Aims for Rapid Deployment of Unified DSPM, DLP, and Identity Solutions Michael Novinson • June 11, 2025 Jason Clark, Chief Strategy Officer, Cyera (Image: Cyera)…
The Yes24 logo [JOONGANG ILBO] The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has initiated an investigation into a potential data breach at Yes24, an online bookstore, triggered by a ransomware attack reported on June 9. While Yes24 initially asserted that customer…
