Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime ShinyHunters Breaches and North Korean Laptop Farm Operator Sentenced Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • February 26, 2026 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG ISMG provides a weekly summary of significant cybersecurity incidences and breaches. In the latest report, a notorious Finnish hacker has been sentenced to nearly seven years…
Marquis v. SonicWall Lawsuit Increases Accountability Debate in Cyber Breaches In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, the lawsuit involving Marquis and SonicWall has sparked renewed discussions surrounding accountability in data breaches. This legal action comes on the heels of ongoing concerns regarding the security measures employed by companies…
Lenovo Addresses Critical UEFI Firmware Vulnerabilities Affecting Various Devices Lenovo has identified and addressed three significant vulnerabilities within the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware that impact numerous Yoga, IdeaPad, and ThinkBook devices. These shortcomings could allow an adversary to disable UEFI Secure Boot or reset factory default Secure Boot…
The Rise and Risks of AI Agents in Digital Management Recently, artificial intelligence agents, exemplified by applications like OpenClaw, have surged in popularity as they promise to streamline personal digital management. These agents can generate customized news summaries, serve as intermediaries for customer service interactions, and assist in managing tasks…
In the ongoing discourse around cybersecurity, the attention often skews toward high-profile threats including phishing attacks, malware, and ransomware. While these threats are undeniably significant, an equally persistent but frequently underestimated vulnerability resides in the realm of password management: near-identical password reuse. This form of password management continues to evade…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare State Officials Investigate Breach of Back-Office Services Provider Uncovered in 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 25, 2026 The victim tally from Conduent Business Services’ hacking incident, first identified in January 2025, has now exceeded 25 million individuals nationwide. (Image: Conduent) The Conduent…
Rising Insider Breach Costs Fueled by Shadow AI Utilization In a recent development highlighted by the HIPAA Journal, insider data breach costs are experiencing a significant uptick, largely attributed to the burgeoning use of shadow artificial intelligence within organizations. This increase raises alarms for business owners keenly aware of the…
Critical Vulnerability Discovered in ABB Totalflow Systems Used in Oil and Gas Sector Cybersecurity experts have revealed a significant vulnerability affecting systems employed by organizations within the oil and gas industry, which presents an opportunity for attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code. This high-severity flaw is cataloged as CVE-2022-0902,…
The cybersecurity landscape has been shaken following the April leak of zero-day vulnerabilities and hacking tools by the Shadow Brokers, reportedly associated with the NSA’s Equation Group. This disclosure has led to numerous hacking groups and individual cybercriminals taking initiative to exploit these vulnerabilities for various malicious purposes. The release…