In an era dominated by increasing threats from cybercriminals, many individuals continue to treat passwords with a startling lack of seriousness, often opting for forgettable and easily guessable choices. A recent study by Cybernews, which analyzed over 19 billion leaked…
In 2024, Disney faced two significant cyberattacks: one stemming from an ex-employee’s sabotage and another involving an AI-driven malicious hack, which led to the exposure of internal vulnerabilities and the theft of 1.1TB of sensitive data. The Walt Disney Company…
In a significant escalation of cyber threats, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the UK has raised alarms in response to a series of ransomware attacks targeting high-profile businesses such as Harrods, Marks & Spencer, and Co-Op. As malicious…
Endpoint Security, Litigation, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Jury Awards Meta $167 Million for WhatsApp Hack by NSO Group Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant legal victory for cybersecurity, Meta has secured a verdict of…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Notorious Credential Stuffing Incident Even the most security-conscious individuals can become victims of simple oversights. A notable instance occurred when Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook and a prominent figure in the tech world, had multiple social media accounts…
Waltz Removed from Position Amid Signal Controversy Last week, Michael Waltz was relieved from his role, following a nomination from Donald Trump to become the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. This development comes in the wake of significant…
In the contemporary digital landscape, the terms data privacy and data security frequently emerge, particularly as vast quantities of sensitive personal and corporate information are shared and stored online. While these concepts are interlinked and critical for safeguarding data, they…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Mandiant Warns of Rising Vulnerabilities to Social Engineering Attacks Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The teenage hacking group known as Scattered Spider has intensified its focus…
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under scrutiny following the disclosure of several data security incidents reported across Jobcentres in 2024. This troubling revelation points to hundreds of breaches and affects numerous claimants, coming on the heels…
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has initiated a request for proposals aimed at developing a real-time facial recognition system. This tool would be capable of capturing images of all individuals in a vehicle at border crossings, including passengers…
