Cybersecurity Breach Targets China’s National Games Systems In a significant cybersecurity incident, an unnamed group of hackers proficient in the Chinese language successfully penetrated systems linked to China’s National Games last year. According to insights from cybersecurity firm Avast, the…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Two Companies Face a Combined $6.5 Million in Class Action Settlements Post-2024 Cyber Attacks Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 10, 2025 Both ALN Medical Management and Octapharma Plasma have recently agreed to multimillion-dollar settlements…
Apple has recently announced a significant increase in its bug bounty program, elevating the maximum payout to $2 million for specific software exploit chains that could be exploited by spyware. This announcement was made by Ivan Krstić, Apple’s vice president…
Cybersecurity experts have recently illuminated the mechanisms of a global ransomware operation attributed to Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a Russian national indicted by U.S. authorities for his involvement in a multitude of cyberattacks worldwide. Matveev resides in St. Petersburg and utilizes…
Widespread Compromise of SonicWall SSL VPN Devices Raises Alarm in Cybersecurity Community On October 11, 2025, cybersecurity firm Huntress disclosed a significant breach involving SonicWall SSL VPN devices that has resulted in extensive unauthorized access to numerous customer environments. The…
On Tuesday, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the addition of three vulnerabilities affecting Mitel MiCollab and Oracle WebLogic Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This action was taken in response to evidence indicating that…
In an alarming series of spear-phishing attacks between October and November 2021, the Russia-linked advanced persistent threat group APT29 targeted European diplomatic missions and Ministries of Foreign Affairs. This activity showcases a troubling trend of cyberespionage aimed at sensitive political…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Government, Industry Specific US Cyber Defense Agency Faces Crisis Amid Shutdown and Resource Shortfalls Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 10, 2025 The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is currently grappling with significant challenges that threaten…
Recent research has unveiled that North Korean scammers are attempting to deceive U.S. companies into hiring them for architectural design roles, utilizing fabricated profiles, resumes, and Social Security numbers to masquerade as legitimate professionals. This scheme aligns with long-standing efforts…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has formally declared the disruption of the BlackCat ransomware operation, providing a decryption tool for over 500 victims affected by the malware. This intervention is seen as a significant step in combating ransomware threats…
