The U.S. Treasury Department has taken a significant step in the ongoing examination of communication practices among high-ranking officials by submitting a timeline of messages retrieved amidst growing scrutiny. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as outlined by his acting general counsel,…
The Risks of Immediate System Shutdown Following Cyberattacks In the aftermath of a cyberattack, the instinctive response for many organizations is to power down compromised systems in an attempt to curb the damage. While this approach may seem practical, it…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Government Whistleblower Alleges Russia-linked IP Address Attempted Access During DOGE Data Breach Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 15, 2025 A whistleblower’s complaint claims DOGE personnel disabled monitoring tools to avoid detection by the National Labor Relations…
Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Over 18 Million U.S. Crypto Users A substantial database containing detailed information on more than 18 million cryptocurrency users in the United States has been discovered on the dark web. The incident was…
Major Security Incident Hits 4chan Amid Claims of Source Code Breach 4chan, the infamous imageboard, is currently experiencing significant downtime amid allegations of a security breach. A user from the competing Soyjak.st forum has claimed to have obtained and leaked…
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a significant uptick in ransomware attacks over the last few years, with these threats evolving rapidly. The tactics employed have shifted from straightforward file encryptions to increasingly complex schemes involving multi-layered extortion. Notably, the emergence…
Approximately 8 million records, including personal identifiers and financial details of UK healthcare workers, were exposed through a misconfigured staff management database associated with Logezy, a software company headquartered in the UK. Cybersecurity investigator Jeremiah Fowler, who is also a…
The Art of Restraint: Examining Ownership in Cybersecurity Protocols In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the recent discussions surrounding system ownership reveal significant insights into the field of cybersecurity. A noteworthy piece by DataBreaches.Net, titled The Art of Restraint: Why…
On February 21, a significant and unprecedented cryptocurrency heist unfolded, marking one of the largest cyber thefts in history. Hackers managed to compromise a digital wallet associated with Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, resulting in the theft of approximately…
3rd Party Risk Management, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Company Reports Ransomware Incident to SEC Following Weekend Attack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 14, 2025 Image: DaVita Inc. DaVita Inc., headquartered in Denver and operating over 3,100 dialysis and…
