A significant data breach involving the music platform Last.fm has come to light, potentially impacting millions of users. The incident, which occurred in March 2012, has recently resurfaced, revealing that personal information of over 43 million accounts has been exposed. The target of this breach was Last.fm users worldwide, with…
Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Insights from Joe Doetzl, Cybersecurity Chief at Hitachi Energy Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • January 9, 2026 Joe Doetzl, Head of Cybersecurity, Hitachi Energy The energy sector is experiencing significant digital evolution to accommodate rising demands for data center power, renewable energy generation expansions,…
Major Meta Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Instagram User Information In a significant breach of security, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has exposed sensitive data belonging to millions of users. This incident raises alarming questions about the integrity of user information within the platform and the potential vulnerabilities that persist…
Trend Micro Issues Critical Patches for Exploited Flaw in Apex One and Worry-Free Solutions Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has issued urgent patches to rectify a serious security vulnerability affecting its Apex One and Worry-Free Business Security solutions for Windows. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-41179, has been linked to a third-party…
Over a Decade in Prison for Massachusetts Man Behind DDoS Attacks on Healthcare Networks A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for orchestrating Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks against the computer networks of two healthcare organizations in 2014. The attacks were reportedly motivated by a…
In a concerning development, Russia’s foremost internet portal and email provider, Rambler.ru, experienced a significant data breach back in 2012, impacting an estimated 100 million user accounts. This revelation highlights the urgent need for vigilance in cybersecurity, as unencrypted passwords were among the sensitive information compromised. Rambler.ru, often referred to…
On January 9, 2026, a significant data breach was disclosed involving BreachForums, a well-known hacker forum that operates on both the clear and dark web. The breach has exposed the personal information of over 320,000 users, drawing considerable attention within cybersecurity circles. BreachForums has a tumultuous history, having been previously…
Recently, numerous users reported receiving password reset requests from Instagram, raising alarms across the platform. This surge is likely connected to a significant data breach that exposed sensitive information from approximately 17.5 million Instagram accounts, as highlighted by Malwarebytes, a recognized antivirus firm. The breach includes a range of personally…
GitLab Addresses Critical Security Flaw Prompting Urgent Updates for Users In a significant security alert, GitLab has released critical patches addressing a vulnerability that allows potential attackers to execute pipelines under the guise of other users. This flaw, identified as CVE-2023-5009, showcases a CVSS score of 9.6, indicating the severity…
