A significant cybersecurity breach has been reported involving the theft of thousands of Social Security numbers from a New York state agency. The incident centers around a subcontractor who had been engaged in computer infrastructure upgrades for the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance, which oversees the evaluation of Social Security…
Explore topics like Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management, and Machine Identities. Presented by Optiv + CyberArk 60 Minutes As the lifespan of digital certificates dwindles to a mere 47 days, traditional manual processes struggle to keep up with the crucial demands of modern machine identity management. Tasks once…
This article has been updated to include additional technical insights into the hacking campaign. Amazon’s latest security advisory indicates that a Russian-speaking hacker orchestrated a sophisticated cyber campaign utilizing generative AI services, successfully breaching over 600 FortiGate firewalls across 55 nations within a short span of five weeks. This alarming…
FBI Probes Gawker Media Hacking Incident The FBI has initiated an investigation into a significant cyber breach affecting Gawker Media, following an attack attributed to a group called Gnosis. Reports indicate that FBI agents engaged with Gawker Media’s CEO, Nick Denton, on Monday, shortly after the hacking incident rendered the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Identity & Access Management Also: AI and Machine Identity Risks; Europe’s Push for Digital Sovereignty Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • February 20, 2026 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Tom Field, and Mathew Schwartz This week, a panel of four…
In Guernsey, the primary method for organizations to identify data breaches in the previous year was through the vigilance of their employees. According to data from the Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA), 80 out of 250 reported personal data breaches were identified by staff members. Additionally, 58 breaches…
An anti-Islamist organization, the English Defence League (EDL), has issued a warning to its members following a significant data breach that exposed sensitive information online. This incident saw the release of hundreds of names and addresses belonging to the group’s supporters after hackers successfully infiltrated a site associated with the…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management, Remote Workforce Encouraging Thorough Verification of Candidates’ Identities Greg Sirico • February 20, 2026 An AI-manipulated image showcasing the deceptive capabilities used by certain North Korean workers. (Image: KnowBe4) Remote IT workers from North Korea present an intricate challenge for employers. Known…
Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Limited PayPal Customers In February 2026, PayPal publicly acknowledged a data breach that compromised sensitive personal information of a small group of its customers. The breach is associated with individuals who had applied for PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loans. Although the company asserts that…