Category data-breaches

Equifax Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 143 Million Americans

Equifax Suffers Major Data Breach, Affecting Millions In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within cybersecurity defenses, Equifax—a leading credit reporting agency—has acknowledged a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 143 million individuals in the United States. The breach reportedly occurred between mid-May and July, with…

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Hacker Allegedly Leaks WIRED Database Containing 2.3 Million Records

In a significant cybersecurity breach, a hacker identifying as “Lovely” has reportedly compromised Condé Nast, exposing a database associated with WIRED that encompasses over 2.3 million subscriber records. The attacker has threatened to release as many as 40 million additional records linked to various Condé Nast properties, indicating a serious…

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Vulnerabilities in Apache Struts 2 Impact Various Cisco Products

In the wake of the extensive data breach at Equifax—attributed to vulnerabilities within the Apache Struts framework—Cisco has launched a comprehensive investigation into its products utilizing this popular open-source web application framework. This move comes as Apache Struts has been identified as hosting several critical vulnerabilities, including two remote code…

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Celebrating 25 Years of Black Hat Europe

Black Hat, Cybercrime, Events Also: macOS Malware Insights, Cybercrime Trends, Spoofing Railway Technology Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 17, 2025 Image: Mathew J. Schwartz In December, London transforms into a hub for cybersecurity experts during the annual Black Hat Europe conference. Celebrating its 25th year, the event featured nearly…

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Foundation Laid for Data Protection Board; Online Office Software Prepared: IT Secretary Krishnan – The Economic Times

Groundwork Initiated for Data Protection Board as IT Secretary Announces Online Office Software In a significant move towards strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure, groundwork has commenced for the establishment of a new data protection board, according to IT Secretary Krishnan. This initiative aims to enhance the protection of personal and sensitive data…

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Equifax Data Breach: Inadequate Patching of Old Apache Struts Vulnerability to Blame

Massive Data Breach at Equifax: A Case Study in Cybersecurity Failures The extensive data breach at Equifax, which exposed the highly sensitive information of approximately 143 million individuals, can be attributed to a significant vulnerability in the Apache Struts framework. This flaw, which was patched more than two months prior…

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Cybersecurity Interviews: Disguised Risk Assessments

Professional Certifications & Continuous Training, Recruitment & Reskilling Strategy, Training & Security Leadership Job Seekers Must Exhibit Good Judgment and Trustworthiness Beyond Technical Skills Brandy Harris • December 24, 2025    Image: Shutterstock Cybersecurity interviews can often be misinterpreted by candidates, regardless of their level of experience. Many approach these…

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South Korea Directs SK Telecom to Compensate Victims Following Major Hacking Incident

The Korea Consumer Agency has mandated SK Telecom, South Korea’s leading mobile carrier, to provide compensation to users impacted by a recent cybersecurity breach, representing a pivotal regulatory action in the telecom sector. The agency’s decision follows a class-action complaint from affected parties who allege that their personal information was…

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