In a significant cybersecurity incident, a major breach has exposed the personal data of approximately 4 million current and former federal employees. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed that hackers infiltrated its computer systems, leading to one of the largest data breaches involving federal personnel in history.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security, Legislation NASCIO Agenda Highlights AI Policy, Cybersecurity Investments, and Infrastructure Resilience Jennifer Lawinski • January 30, 2026 The National Association of State CIOs’ 2026 agenda is advocating for federal legislation and funding to bolster state IT programs. (Image: Shutterstock) State Chief Information…
Data Breach Alert: What You Need to Know In recent reports, significant concerns have emerged regarding a new data breach impacting business owners across various sectors. The breach, which affects a notable number of organizations, highlights vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Companies must remain…
Fortinet Addresses Critical Vulnerability in FortiGate Firewalls Fortinet has issued critical patches to mitigate a serious security vulnerability impacting its FortiGate firewall products. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2023-27997, allows threat actors to execute remote code under certain conditions, raising significant concerns for organizations using the affected systems. The flaw is…
Recent investigations have revealed a concerning trend in cybersecurity, particularly involving a hacking group identified as “Orangeworm,” which has been specifically targeting healthcare organizations across multiple continents for corporate espionage. This malicious operation is plaguing advanced imaging systems, notably those utilized in X-Ray and MRI machines, along with patient consent…
Data Breach Alert: Cloudminr.io Hacked — A significant security incident has been reported involving the cloud mining service, Cloudminr.io, which has suffered a data breach resulting in the exposure of its users’ database. The compromised datasets are allegedly being offered for sale at a price of just 1 Bitcoin. Unidentified…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo-Specific Russian Cyberattack Highlights Vulnerabilities in Europe’s Infrastructure David Meyer • January 30, 2026 Image: AustralianCamera/Shutterstock A significant cyberattack on Poland’s energy grid, reportedly orchestrated by Russian hackers, has raised urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures across Europe. Experts emphasize the need for active defense strategies and…
Despite ongoing regulatory pressures and an escalating landscape of cybersecurity threats, a significant vulnerability persists within the healthcare sector: many healthcare organizations continue to store patient data in unencrypted formats, exposing millions of Americans to potential data breaches that could compromise their most sensitive health information. This widespread issue reflects…
Recent security alerts have surfaced regarding a significant vulnerability in the Microsoft Visual Studio installer, which poses risks for users by potentially enabling attackers to impersonate legitimate publishers and distribute harmful extensions. This flaw has been labeled “easily exploitable” by cybersecurity experts at Varonis. Dolev Taler, a researcher from Varonis,…