In a significant ruling, a federal jury in the United States has convicted former Uber Chief Security Officer, Joseph Sullivan, for failing to disclose a data breach that occurred in 2016. This breach compromised sensitive information pertaining to both customers and drivers, with Sullivan accused of actively attempting to obscure…
3rd Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management General Catalyst Provides Non-Dilutive Funding for Chainguard’s Global Expansion Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • October 31, 2025 Eyal Bar, Chief Financial Officer, Chainguard (Image: Chainguard) Chainguard, a startup focusing on supply chain security and founded by a former Google Cloud engineer, has secured…
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Russian law enforcement executed a surprise operation in Moscow, apprehending three individuals linked to the development and distribution of the notorious Meduza Stealer. The arrests were confirmed by Irina Volk, a spokesperson for Russia’s Interior Ministry, following an extensive investigation by the Investigative Department of…
Data Breach-Related Scam Leads to Arrest in Australia The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have apprehended a 19-year-old male resident of Sydney in connection with a blackmail scheme that allegedly exploits personal data leaked during the recent Optus data breach. This incident highlights a concerning trend of cybercriminals leveraging compromised data…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Endpoint Security Denmark Withdraws Proposal for Client-Side Scanning Amid Controversy Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 31, 2025 Image: Petr Svoboda/Shutterstock In a significant development, Denmark has withdrawn a contentious proposal that aimed to mandate online service providers to scan user communications and files for child sexual…
Proton Launches Data Breach Observatory to Counter Online Threats In a robust extension of its commitment to safeguard privacy, Swiss privacy advocate Proton has introduced the Data Breach Observatory, a cutting-edge initiative designed to monitor and report data leaks actively. This innovative tool is engineered to scan dark web marketplaces…
In a recent 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, healthcare technology provider Omnicell disclosed that its systems and services were subjected to a ransomware attack. This incident has significant implications, as it affects both the company’s operational integrity and the sensitive data it manages. Upon identifying the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management Global Technology Debt Stifles Advancement Amidst Clashes of AI, Cloud, and Legacy Systems Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • October 31, 2025 Image: Freepik Organizations worldwide continue to grapple with the ramifications of outdated software and legacy systems, many of…
Transformations in Healthcare Driven by Digitalization Bring Cybersecurity Risks The healthcare industry is experiencing significant transformation due to the surge in digitalization. Traditional paper-based methods are rapidly being replaced by electronic systems, facilitated by advancements in process automation, artificial intelligence, telehealth, and remote monitoring of medical devices. This substantial shift…
