Cybersecurity experts and business leaders are on heightened alert following the recent confirmation of a breach at a utility billing software provider, which has its origins in unpatched vulnerabilities associated with the SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform. The…
Operations alerts are communicated via direct messages, WhatsApp, or posts on social media feeds. Additionally, individuals can anonymously report immigration agent sightings through private texts or calls to designated numbers. Generally, users are required to provide basic information, including the…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Industry Specific Multi-Line Insurance Company Alerts Clients to Potential Scams Amid Cyber Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 12, 2025 Erie Insurance, known for its comprehensive insurance products, is managing a cybersecurity incident that…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response M&S Restores Online Operations, Mexican Education Platform Compromised, Patch Tuesday Insights Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • June 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Information Security Media Group provides weekly summaries of notable cybersecurity incidents.…
In an increasing climate of surveillance and control, individuals seeking faster access to their devices through biometric unlocking methods should be aware of potential vulnerabilities. Certain smartphones, like the iPhone, feature emergency functions that can disable biometric locks. For instance,…
Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations WhatsApp CEO Warns UK Encryption Demands May Set “Dangerous Precedent” Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 12, 2025 Exterior detail of an Apple store in London. (Image: 1000 Words/Shutterstock) WhatsApp is making headlines by aligning…
In a recent development regarding the PowerSchool incident, a significant guilty plea has surfaced, yet it raises numerous unanswered questions surrounding the case. The education technology firm PowerSchool has been grappling with the repercussions of a data breach that has…
Advancements in Credential Transfer: A Shift Towards Passkeys Recent developments in credential management highlight a significant transition towards the utilization of passkeys, a method seen as more secure than traditional password management practices. As articulated in a recent informative video,…
Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), Security Operations ThreatQuotient Acquisition Enhances Alert Context and Streamlines SOC Workflows Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • June 12, 2025 Kash Shaikh, President and CEO of Securonix (Image: Securonix) In a…
23andMe Faces Data Breach Settlement Following Major Cyberattack In October 2023, genetic testing company 23andMe experienced a significant data breach, compromising the personal information of approximately half of its 14 million customers. Hackers employed a credential stuffing attack, a common…
