Security Concerns Arise Over TeamViewer Security Breach Recent reports have highlighted alarming security vulnerabilities within TeamViewer, a widely-used remote access software. Users have found themselves increasingly vulnerable to unauthorized access, potentially allowing attackers to hijack accounts and steal sensitive information…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: NodeCordRAT Malware, North Korean QR-Phishing Campaign Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 15, 2026 Image: Shutterstock This week, Information Security Media Group highlights significant cybersecurity incidents concerning digital assets. Notably, two…
Victoria Department of Education Data Breach Exposes Student Information A significant data breach has recently transpired, affecting the Victoria Department of Education, which has potentially compromised sensitive student information. This incident raises serious concerns regarding data security within educational institutions,…
Recent cybersecurity reports indicate that thousands of Openfire XMPP servers remain vulnerable to a serious security flaw disclosed earlier this year. A report from VulnCheck highlights that these servers are unpatched and therefore at risk of being exploited by threat…
ESET cybersecurity researchers have reported the emergence of what they are calling the first UEFI rootkit actively utilized in the field. This advanced malware permits attackers to embed persistent malicious software within targeted devices, enabling it to withstand complete hard-drive…
RSAC Conference Welcomes Jen Easterly as New CEO Amid Industry Transformation Jen Easterly, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity with extensive experience in both public and private sectors, has been appointed as the new CEO of the RSAC Conference, commonly referred…
Litigation, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Court Dismisses Misstatement Claims in Class-Action Securities Suit Following CrowdStrike Outage Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 14, 2026 A federal judge has dismissed a securities fraud lawsuit against CrowdStrike, alleging that the company misrepresented the…
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has revealed a significant rise in data breaches attributed to human error, which accounted for 37% of all reported incidents—totaling 193 cases—marking an increase from 29% in the previous reporting period. The…
In 2023, the rise of cyber attacks targeting e-commerce platforms has accelerated, largely driven by the shift toward omnichannel retail and the proliferation of API interfaces. As threat actors continuously seek to exploit these vulnerabilities, it underscores the critical necessity…
Major Malware Campaign Targets Home Routers, Compromising User Security Chinese cybersecurity researchers have revealed a significant ongoing malware campaign, known as GhostDNS, which has compromised over 100,000 home routers. The attack modifies the Domain Name System (DNS) settings of these…
