Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Retailer Continues to Recover From Ransomware Attack Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 1, 2025 Image: Patat / Shutterstock British retailer Marks & Spencer has reportedly been targeted by the financial…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Baltimore Public Schools Data Breach; Disney Menu Hacker Sentenced Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • May 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles reports on cybersecurity incidents…
Recent insights from cybersecurity experts spotlight the implications of sharing data with AI systems, emphasizing the potential risks tied to privacy and biometric data. Jake Moore, a global cybersecurity adviser at ESET, underscores this concern, particularly illustrated by his creation…
According to a recent report from Zimperium zLabs, a troubling trend has emerged within the mobile technology sector: approximately 50% of mobile devices globally operate on outdated or obsolete operating systems. Such a situation presents severe security vulnerabilities, exposing these…
A misconfigured, non-password-protected database belonging to TicketToCash has exposed sensitive information from over 520,000 customers, including personally identifiable information (PII) and partial financial data. Recently, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a misconfigured database totaling 200GB that was publicly accessible, revealing…
Verizon has reported a troubling increase in retail cyberattacks, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in the sector. The tech giant’s findings suggest that malicious actors are increasingly targeting retail organizations, exploiting weaknesses in their cyber defenses. With the retail sector being a…
France has accused the Russian hacking group APT28, known as Fancy Bear, of executing a cyber espionage campaign targeting French government entities. This report highlights the group’s ties to Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, and outlines their techniques and…
The realm of cybersecurity has traditionally rested on the foundations of cryptography, which safeguards sensitive information across various platforms—from banking applications to encrypted communications in healthcare and military settings. Current cryptographic measures are deemed effective due to the immense time…
Endpoint Security, Events, Government Panel Examines AI Innovations, Geopolitical Challenges, and Cybersecurity Leadership Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • April 30, 2025 ISMG editors Tom Field, Michael Novinson, Anna Delaney, Rahul Neel Mani, and Mathew Schwartz At the RSAC Conference 2025 in…
SK Telecom Under Scrutiny Amid Billions in Data Breach Costs by U.S. Telecoms Recent revelations indicate that SK Telecom is facing significant scrutiny following a wave of high-profile data breaches that have resulted in U.S. telecom companies incurring billions in…
