Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Millions, Underlining Third-Party Risks Qantas, the national airline of Australia, has reported a significant cyberattack that has compromised the personal information of approximately 5.7 million customers. This breach, which targeted a third-party call center…
Authorities in Europe have apprehended five individuals, including a former Russian professional basketball player, amidst investigations into cybercrime syndicates linked to ransomware attacks. This recent development underscores ongoing efforts to tackle international cybercriminal activities. Among the detained is Daniil Kasatkin,…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Sentencing in Winkle Abduction and Increase in Crypto Theft Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • July 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Information Security Media Group regularly reviews cybersecurity incidents related to digital…
Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Millions In early June 2025, Qantas Airways, Australia’s largest airline, fell victim to a significant cyberattack that compromised the personal information of approximately 5.7 million customers. Following a thorough investigation, the airline has clarified…
Recent events have drawn alarming parallels between predictive law enforcement and real-world violence. A disturbing incident occurred in Alvarado, Texas, where a reported coordinated ambush at a detention facility used fireworks to lure ICE agents before gunfire broke out on…
A significant security vulnerability in McDonald’s AI-driven hiring platform, McHire, has compromised the personal data of over 64 million job applicants. This incident, driven by an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) flaw and weak default credentials, has prompted swift corrective…
Police Arrest Four in Connection with Major Cyberattacks Targeting UK Retailers In a significant development, four individuals have been apprehended as part of an ongoing police investigation into a series of cyberattacks that severely disrupted the operations of prominent British…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Arrests Made in Connection with April Ransomware Strikes Against M&S, Co-Op, and Harrods Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 10, 2025 Image: Andy Sutherland/Shutterstock British authorities have apprehended four individuals…
Data Breach Exposes Over 5 Million Job Seekers’ Information via LiveCareer In a significant cybersecurity incident, the online job platform LiveCareer has inadvertently exposed the personal data of over 5 million job seekers. This breach represents a serious lapse in…
Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management, Video Insights from Island CEO Mike Fey on SASE Drivers and Identity Features in Enterprise Browsers Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • July 9, 2025 Mike Fey, co-founder and CEO, Island (Image: Island) As demand for…
