Cybersecurity researchers revealed an advanced malware strain known as ‘Pingback’ that effectively evades detection while executing arbitrary commands on compromised systems. This Windows-based malware employs sophisticated techniques to maintain a low profile and manipulate infected machines covertly, showcasing its capability…
Recent investigations have unveiled that Air India, India’s national carrier, was subject to a protracted cyberattack lasting at least two months, in addition to a significant data breach disclosed last month. The attack has been attributed with moderate confidence to…
Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Legislation Aims to Strengthen Cybersecurity for the UK’s Economy Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya)® • November 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The UK government has unveiled critical cybersecurity legislation aimed at addressing disruptive…
Delayed Notification of Mt. Baker Imaging Data Breach Leads to Lawsuit In a recent development that underscores the critical challenges in timely cybersecurity communication, Mt. Baker Imaging has become embroiled in a lawsuit following the delayed notification of a significant…
In a significant security update, Google has patched a critical vulnerability in its Cloud Platform (GCP) Composer service. This flaw, identified by Tenable Research and labeled as CloudImposer, had the potential for attackers to execute remote code on GCP servers.…
A sophisticated threat actor has been exploiting an evasive Windows rootkit to infiltrate high-profile organizations in Asia and Africa, with activity detected since at least 2018. This malware, dubbed ‘Moriya’, operates as a passive backdoor, allowing attackers to monitor incoming…
DHS Deletes Compromised Chicago Police Data Amid Oversight Failures On November 21, 2023, field intelligence officers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deleted a significant volume of records from the Chicago Police Department (CPD), but this deletion was far…
The cybercrime group known as ShinyHunters has made headlines for its ongoing campaign of data breaches and is now reported to be actively exploiting vulnerabilities in companies’ GitHub repositories. This analysis highlights the group’s strategies for conducting broader and more…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Guidance Documents Highlight 5 Key Risk Areas and Best Practices for AI in Healthcare Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 12, 2025 The Health Sector Coordinating Council has previewed upcoming materials aimed…
On November 7, a hacker on a forum began offering what they claimed to be 353 GB of data from Doctor Alliance, a Texas-based vendor specializing in services for healthcare providers. The seller indicated the package consists of 1,240,640 files,…
