Twitter CEO Hacked: A High-Profile Security Breach In recent developments, a prominent security incident has come to light involving the Twitter account of CEO Jack Dorsey. The breach was executed by the hacking group OurMine, known for targeting high-profile individuals and organizations. This incident was marked by benign yet unauthorized…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Regulation California Regulators Crack Down on Sale of Sensitive Health Data Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 12, 2026 In a stringent action against data brokers, California regulators have imposed fines and enacted a ban on Texas-based DataMasters for selling personal information of Californians. (Image: DataMasters)…
LPL, Ameriprise, and Ashton Thomas Report Cybersecurity Breaches to Maine Regulators In a recent development highlighting ongoing cybersecurity risks, financial services firms LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial, and Ashton Thomas have disclosed breaches that potentially expose sensitive client data. The disclosures were made to regulatory authorities in Maine, as mandated for…
The Ubuntu online forums have fallen victim to a significant cyber breach, as confirmed by Canonical, the company behind the popular Linux operating system. In this incident, sensitive information from over two million users has been compromised, raising serious concerns about the integrity of online community platforms, even those built…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Endpoint Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Palo Alto Networks Returns to Smaller Acquisitions Following Major Recent Deals Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 6, 2026 Palo Alto Networks, a prominent player in platform security based in Silicon Valley, is looking to revert to smaller acquisitions…
Cybersecurity Alert: Canopy Health Faces Breach After Delayed Notification Wellington | January 12, 2026 — New Zealand’s healthcare sector is once again in the spotlight following a significant data breach at Canopy Health, the nation’s leading private medical oncology provider. The incident, which involved unauthorized access to sensitive patient information,…
Recent developments in cybersecurity indicate that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) hack may have far-reaching implications. The Associated Press confirmed that hackers successfully breached the computer systems utilized by Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, a significant component of the DNC breach. This incident follows last week’s leak of nearly 20,000 emails…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management The Futility of Human-Centric Zero Trust in an Era Dominated by Autonomous AI Agents Amar Naik • January 7, 2026 Image: Shutterstock The cybersecurity realm is currently experiencing a confluence of two transformative trends: the increasing adoption of zero…
Hassan IstiilaThursday, January 8, 2026 Mogadishu (HOL) – A significant data breach involving Somalia’s e-visa system has compromised sensitive information of over 35,000 individuals, raising profound concerns about cybersecurity practices and governance. This incident, which unfolded soon after the platform’s launch in September 2025, has not only affected Somali citizens…
