Quantum Threat Preparedness: Cybersecurity experts must gear up for the implications of quantum computing on encryption, highlighting an urgent need for quantum-resistant security protocols. The Dual Nature of AI: While AI strengthens cyber defense mechanisms, it also enhances the sophistication…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Landmark Admin Compromise Impacts Over a Dozen Insurance and Annuity Providers Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 16, 2025 Image: Landmark Admin Landmark Admin, a Texas-based vendor specializing in back-office administrative…
Recent research from security vendor Zimperium has unveiled troubling findings about the state of encryption and data protection policies in mobile business applications. Analyzing approximately 54,000 applications designed for Android and iOS, Zimperium identified that a staggering nine out of…
The Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) repository, a cornerstone of information security, has recently faced a precarious situation concerning its future. The CVE program, which has provided essential vulnerability information for over 25 years, found itself on the brink of…
In today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity environment, passwords remain a significant vulnerability for both individuals and organizations. Issues arising from weak or reused passwords, phishing attempts, and brute-force attacks expose traditional password-based authentication as a critical point of failure in digital…
BidenCash Leaks Over 900,000 Stolen Credit Card Records on Russian Cybercrime Forum BidenCash, a notorious marketplace operating on the dark web, has recently leaked a significant trove of 910,380 stolen credit card records on the Russian-language cybercrime forum, XSS. The…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, over 250,000 individuals in Texas have had their personal data compromised due to breaches in health care systems. This alarming development underscores the persistent vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector, which continues to be a prime…
The landscape of ransomware operations is characterized by a continual ebb and flow, marked by the rise and fall of various gangs. Recently, the Russian-speaking group Black Basta has emerged as a focal point in this shifting hierarchy. Despite recent…
The landscape of dark web marketplaces, or darknet markets, continues to expand annually, presenting significant challenges for law enforcement agencies striving to disrupt these illicit networks. Cybercriminals utilize these underground platforms for trading hacking tools, compromised data, and other sensitive…
Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Patch Management Board Members Announce Launch of ‘CVE Foundation’ to Secure Program’s Future Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 16, 2025 Board members of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program, previously managed by…
