A significant cybersecurity incident has culminated in a U.S. federal ruling against three Chinese nationals, who have been ordered to pay a total of $8.8 million for their role in a sophisticated hacking scheme. This case stems from an operation…
Ilya Lichtenstein, previously convicted of money laundering linked to the 2016 hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, has announced his early release from prison. In a recent post on X, Lichtenstein, 38, attributed his release to the First Step Act,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Fraud Risk Management Information Request Initiated Amid Expanded Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 26, 2026 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
Understanding the Importance of Enhanced Breach Transparency Recent discussions in cybersecurity circles have underscored the necessity for improved transparency regarding data breaches and vulnerabilities. Increased clarity allows stakeholders, especially business owners, to make informed decisions about their security posture and…
CISA Issues Warnings About Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently highlighted critical vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS) through three advisory alerts. These advisories specifically address security flaws found in software…
WannaCry Ransomware Attack: Update on the Ongoing Threat In recent days, the cybersecurity community has been closely monitoring the developments surrounding the WannaCry ransomware. While initial reports indicated that a 22-year-old British security researcher successfully deployed a “kill switch” to…
As the new year unfolds without significant changes in security precautions, the persistent threats from the previous year linger, intensifying in several areas. Traditionally stable systems are now displaying vulnerabilities, often in unexpected manners. The nature of attacks has shifted;…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management New Plugins Propel AI Beyond Coding Deeper Into Enterprise Workflows Jennifer Lawinski • February 26, 2026 Claude Cowork plugins represent a significant advancement in Anthropic’s mission to transform enterprise…
January 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report A notable security incident has emerged within the healthcare sector, marked by a significant data breach that raises concerns for stakeholders across the industry. This breach, detailed in a report released on January 2026,…
Recent disclosures from Microsoft highlight a worrying trend: nation-state and criminal actors are increasingly capitalizing on publicly-identified zero-day vulnerabilities to infiltrate targeted environments. In its detailed Digital Defense Report, which spans 114 pages, Microsoft observes that the time lag between…
