Large language models (LLMs) like GPTs have gained notoriety for generating inaccurate information. However, for Erica Burgess, an artificial intelligence cybersecurity architect, these “hallucinations” can serve a beneficial role in threat modeling. “I prefer to view these hallucinations as untested…
Cybersecurity Breach at University of Phoenix: Sensitive Data Compromised The University of Phoenix is grappling with a significant cybersecurity breach that has potentially exposed the personal information of approximately 3.49 million individuals. This data includes details pertaining to students, alumni,…
Encrypted messaging platform Signal has responded to widespread claims concerning a potential zero-day vulnerability, asserting that no evidence corroborates the reports. Following thorough internal investigation, the company stated it has found no indications that such a flaw exists. Signal emphasized…
Recent investigations reveal that the cybercriminal organization behind the notorious DNSpionage malware campaign has initiated a new operation, deploying a sophisticated variant of DNSpionage to target chosen victims. Initially uncovered in November, the DNSpionage attacks exploited compromised websites and malicious…
U.S. Charges Russian Intelligence Officers and Hackers in 2014 Yahoo Data Breach In a significant development in cybersecurity, U.S. authorities have charged two Russian intelligence officers and two hackers linked to the massive 2014 Yahoo data breach, which affected over…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Cyber Command Engaged in Military Operations Against Caracas David Perera ( @daveperera) • January 3, 2026 U.S. President Donald J. Trump conducts a press conference in Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 3, 2026.…
Cybersecurity firm Resecurity has issued a robust defense against allegations made by the hacking group ShinyHunters, who claimed earlier today to have infiltrated the company’s internal systems and extracted sensitive data. Resecurity stated that the interaction reported by the attackers…
Recent reports indicate that pro-Russian hacking groups are exploiting a security vulnerability in WinRAR, a widely used archiving software. This vulnerability has been employed in a phishing campaign aimed at credential theft from compromised systems, raising significant security concerns among…
The Yahoo Data Breach: A Case of Spear-Phishing and Human Error In one of the most significant data breaches recorded, Yahoo fell victim to a spear-phishing attack that compromised approximately 500 million user accounts. This incident, initiated in 2014, underscores…
Webinar Overview: CISO Insights on Human Risk Management In a recent webinar titled “CISO to CISO: Measuring and Managing Human Risk,” cybersecurity leaders convened to discuss the critical dimensions of human factors in security breaches. The conference emphasized the need…
