Category data-breaches

WatchGuard Addresses Actively Exploited Firewall Zero-Day Vulnerability

Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations 117,000 Unpatched Firewalls Vulnerable to Exploitation Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a concerning development, a zero-day vulnerability affecting WatchGuard Firebox firewalls is under active exploitation by cybercriminals aiming to execute remote code. A patch has been released…

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Forever 21 Confirms Security Breach Exposing Customer Credit Card Information

Data Breach at Forever 21 Affects Customer Credit Card Information In November 2017, Forever 21, the prominent retail clothing chain, reported a significant data breach that has now been confirmed to have compromised customer credit card information across multiple store locations in the United States for several months during the…

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Taking Control: A CISO’s Guide to Career Empowerment

CISO Trainings, Governance & Risk Management, Leadership & Executive Communication Documenting Risks: The Essential Duty for Security Leaders to Combat Retroactive Accountability Brandy Harris • December 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent post on LinkedIn has sparked conversations within cybersecurity communities, presenting what appears to be a CISO’s resignation letter…

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LeakedSource Founder Arrested for Allegedly Selling 3 Billion Stolen Credentials

Canadian Man Charged in Massive Data Breach Operation Canadian law enforcement has apprehended an individual in Ontario for allegedly running a website that amassed stolen personal identity records from approximately three billion online accounts. The accused, Jordan Evan Bloom, 27, from Thornhill, is connected to LeakedSource.com, a site known for…

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MP Cyber Police Alerts Public to Major Email and Password Leak Involving 680 Million Email IDs

The Madhya Pradesh Cyber Police recently issued a stark warning about a significant breach affecting around 680 million email addresses and passwords in India, highlighting the urgent need for improved online security measures. This incident underscores not just the vast digital vulnerabilities present in India but also the precarious assumptions…

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Almost Half of Norway’s Population Affected by Healthcare Data Breach

In a significant cybersecurity breach, hackers have compromised a large portion of Norway’s healthcare system, potentially affecting over half of the nation’s population. The attack targeted the Health South-East Regional Health Authority (RHF), resulting in the theft of personal information and medical records belonging to approximately 2.9 million individuals out…

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