Navigating Influence Without Authority in Cybersecurity In the realm of cybersecurity, a frequent tension exists between those who possess technical expertise and those who wield authority within organizations. More often than not, the most influential figures in making cybersecurity decisions…
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently suffered a significant data breach, with reports indicating that hackers pilfered hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive information. This incident underscores the ongoing threat that cybercriminals pose to high-profile organizations, particularly those within the aerospace…
Microsoft Addresses Security Flaw in Power Platform Amid Criticism for Delayed Response On Friday, Microsoft announced it has remedied a significant security vulnerability affecting its Power Platform, although it faced backlash for not acting more swiftly. This flaw posed a…
Recent warnings from cybersecurity researchers have highlighted an emerging phishing attack targeting users of Microsoft Office 365, a comprehensive suite of online services including Exchange, SharePoint, and various Office applications. This sophisticated attack has been designed to subvert the Advanced…
Major Data Breach at Staminus Communications Exposes Customer Information Staminus Communications, a hosting provider based in California known for its Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, is facing a significant data breach. This incident has resulted in the unauthorized…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management, Government New Agency Targets Public Programs While Overlooking Private Sector Fraud Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • January 15, 2026 (Image: Shutterstock) President Donald Trump’s recent initiative to establish a National Fraud Enforcement division within…
Brightspeed Investigates Data Breach Claims Affecting Over One Million Customers Brightspeed, one of the leading fiber broadband providers in the United States, is currently looking into allegations that hackers have compromised sensitive information related to more than one million of…
In its August 2023 Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has addressed a total of 74 vulnerabilities across its software suite, a significant decrease from the 132 vulnerabilities patched in the previous month. Among these, there are six classified as Critical, 67…
Widespread Hacking Campaign Targets Instagram Accounts, Leaving Users Locked Out In a recent surge of cyber incidents, numerous Instagram users have reported being shut out of their accounts due to a widespread hacking campaign believed to originate from Russia. Over…
MedStar Hospitals Targeted by Samsam Ransomware Attack Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an urgent alert regarding the threat posed by Samsam ransomware, which has already caused significant disruption to critical infrastructure across the United States. In a…
