Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 120 Million Reliance Jio Customers In a troubling incident that highlights vulnerabilities in data security, the personal details of approximately 120 million customers of Reliance Jio have reportedly been compromised. This breach may qualify as one of the most significant incidents of data…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Cybersecurity Experts Predict Future Trends with Emphasis on Cyberattacks, Deepfakes, and AI Anna Delaney (annamadeline), Cal Harrison • December 31, 2025 View this video on cyber trends for 2026, hosted by ISMG’s Anna Delaney alongside a panel of experts. In…
In late November 2024, a significant cybersecurity breach occurred when hackers infiltrated the computer network of Cognizant, a major technology services provider. The attackers gained access to sensitive personal information, which has raised serious concerns about data security practices within the organization. It has come to light that Cognizant did…
On October 11, 2023, the threat actor group known as Winter Vivern was detected exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Roundcube webmail software, allowing them to harvest sensitive email messages from targeted accounts. According to ESET security researcher Matthieu Faou, the group has elevated its offensive by leveraging a newly discovered…
Discovery of Sophisticated Linux Spyware: EvilGnome Targets Users Security researchers have identified a novel strain of Linux spyware, dubbed EvilGnome, which is currently eluding detection by all major antivirus software. This finding, reported by Intezer Labs, highlights a rare case in the cybersecurity landscape where Linux malware demonstrates advanced functionalities…
In 2025, leaders across the United States and the globe faced escalating conflicts in the Middle East, marked notably by military actions involving Israel and the US targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. Analysts raised concerns that President Trump’s decision to engage in such strikes could entangle the US in prolonged conflicts…
In a significant data breach, Verizon, one of the leading telecommunications providers in the United States, has exposed the personal information of over 14 million customers. This incident occurred due to an oversight by NICE Systems, a third-party vendor, which inadvertently left sensitive user data accessible on an unsecured server.…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Finnish Authorities Detain Cargo Vessel Linked to Undersea Cable Damage Akshaya Asokan • December 31, 2025 Finnish Border Guard and Defense Forces board the cargo ship Fitburg on December 31, 2025. (Image: Finnish Border Guard) On December 31, 2025,…
The European Space Agency (ESA) has publicly acknowledged a significant data breach, confirming that unauthorized individuals purportedly accessed and exfiltrated a considerable amount of internal data. A threat actor operating under the alias “888” announced on the cybercrime forum DarkForums that they had infiltrated ESA systems in mid-December, maintaining access…
