Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Governance & Risk Management Texas-Based Harris Health Receives FBI Clearance to Notify 5,000 Affected Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 7, 2025 Harris Health, which manages several facilities in Texas, is informing 5,000 patients…
Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the creator and administrator of the notorious cybercrime marketplace BreachForums, has been sentenced to time served alongside a 20-year supervision period. Dubbed “pompompurin” online, Fitzpatrick’s activities were brought to light following his arrest in March 2023 in…
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of New Zealand has introduced a valuable free digital tool aimed at educating citizens on the potential exposure of their online account details. This initiative responds to alarming findings that reveal over 4.3 million…
A recently discovered security flaw affecting UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) systems has been successfully patched. This vulnerability could have allowed adversaries to bypass the Secure Boot feature, raising significant concerns for system security. Labeled with the CVE identifier CVE-2024-7344…
Microsoft has recently revealed a concerning escalation in cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s digital infrastructure. This unprecedented wave of assaults coincided with Russia’s initial missile strikes last week, highlighting a strategic and calculated effort to disrupt critical services within the country. The…
Anti-Phishing, DMARC, Email Threat Protection, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Kaseya’s Acquisition to Enhance Email Security and Phishing Defense Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • October 7, 2025 Dave Baggett, CEO and Founder of Inky (Image: Inky) Kaseya’s recent acquisition of Inky, an…
Trilateral Sanctions Imposed on Russian National Linked to Medibank Ransomware Attack In a coordinated move, the governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have initiated financial sanctions against Alexander Ermakov, a Russian national believed to be behind…
Doctors Imaging Group, a radiology practice located in Florida with offices in Gainesville and Palatka, has announced a significant data breach affecting over 171,000 individuals. The breach occurred when unauthorized access was gained by cybercriminals between November 5 and November…
Planet Technology’s WGS-804HPT Switches Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution Cybersecurity experts have unveiled three critical vulnerabilities in Planet Technology’s WGS-804HPT industrial switches, which could be exploited to facilitate pre-authentication remote code execution. These switches are integral to numerous building and…
Data Privacy, Data Security Signal and Rights Advocates Urge Berlin to Reject CSAM Proposal Ahead of Critical EU Vote Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 7, 2025 Image: TTstudio/Shutterstock The German federal government faces mounting pressure to withdraw its support for…
