Air Canada has reported a significant data breach affecting roughly 20,000 of its 1.7 million mobile app users. The airline confirmed that it detected unusual login activity on its platform over a two-day span from August 22 to August 24. During this period, personal information for certain customers may have…
Elastic Expands Security Training with Modular, Accessible Learning Elastic, a company rooted in open-source technology, has recently unveiled enhancements to its training offerings, emphasizing modular learning and practical skill development. This initiative aligns with Elastic’s commitment to transparency and free access to knowledge, reinforcing its foundational principles as it makes…
Data Breach Sparks Public Reprimand for Postal Service Instead of Fine In a significant development within the realm of data security, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a public reprimand to a national postal service, following an extensive investigation into a serious data breach. Instead of imposing a fine,…
In a significant development for cybersecurity, Juniper Networks has announced critical updates designed to address a severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting its SRX Series firewalls and EX Series switches. Identified as CVE-2024-21591, this flaw has garnered a high CVSS rating of 9.8, indicating its potential for exploitation. The…
In a significant cyber assault following the assassination of Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, the U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two hackers for defacing multiple websites within the United States. The defendants, Behzad Mohammadzadeh, also known as Mrb3hz4d, aged 19, and Marwan Abusrour, known as Mrwn007, aged 25, face…
Data Breach at British Airways Exposes Personal and Financial Information of Customers British Airways, known as “The World’s Favorite Airline,” has confirmed a significant data breach affecting up to 380,000 customers. This incident, which lasted for over two weeks, has compromised the personal details and credit card information of those…
AI-Based Attacks , Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Adapting to the Rapid Rise of AI-Driven Cyber Attacks: Strategies for Defenders Brandy Harris • December 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent revelations from Anthropic regarding a cyberespionage operation heavily relying on artificial intelligence technology have shed light…
Major Data Breach Hits Coupang, Exposing Personal Information of Millions In late 2025, Coupang Inc., a significant player in South Korea’s e-commerce landscape, suffered a substantial cyber breach that compromised the personal data of over 33 million individuals, approximately two-thirds of the country’s population. This incident, often referred to as…
A significant cybersecurity incident has come to light involving the Popup Builder plugin used in WordPress, which has been compromised by a malware strain known as Balada Injector. This issue endangers thousands of WordPress websites operating on vulnerable versions of the plugin. Initially documented by Doctor Web at the beginning…
