Major Data Breach Exposes 4 Million Users of Adult Friend Finder In a significant cybersecurity breach, Adult Friend Finder, a prominent casual dating platform, has fallen victim to a data leak that affects nearly 4 million users. This incident marks a troubling shift in cybercriminal behavior, as the focus has…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication Also: Why AI Agents Are Colliding, What Good Governance Ought to Look Like Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • January 30, 2026 From left to right: Suparna Goswami, Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, and Tony Morbin This week, a panel…
U.S. Data Breach Incidents Reach Unprecedented Heights in 2025 According to recent reports from cybersecurity sources, the United States has witnessed an alarming surge in data breaches, reaching record levels in 2025. This increase in cybersecurity incidents has drawn significant attention from experts who are concerned about the implications for…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, a major breach has exposed the personal data of approximately 4 million current and former federal employees. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed that hackers infiltrated its computer systems, leading to one of the largest data breaches involving federal personnel in history.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security, Legislation NASCIO Agenda Highlights AI Policy, Cybersecurity Investments, and Infrastructure Resilience Jennifer Lawinski • January 30, 2026 The National Association of State CIOs’ 2026 agenda is advocating for federal legislation and funding to bolster state IT programs. (Image: Shutterstock) State Chief Information…
Data Breach Alert: What You Need to Know In recent reports, significant concerns have emerged regarding a new data breach impacting business owners across various sectors. The breach, which affects a notable number of organizations, highlights vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Companies must remain…
Data Breach Alert: Cloudminr.io Hacked — A significant security incident has been reported involving the cloud mining service, Cloudminr.io, which has suffered a data breach resulting in the exposure of its users’ database. The compromised datasets are allegedly being offered for sale at a price of just 1 Bitcoin. Unidentified…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo-Specific Russian Cyberattack Highlights Vulnerabilities in Europe’s Infrastructure David Meyer • January 30, 2026 Image: AustralianCamera/Shutterstock A significant cyberattack on Poland’s energy grid, reportedly orchestrated by Russian hackers, has raised urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures across Europe. Experts emphasize the need for active defense strategies and…
Despite ongoing regulatory pressures and an escalating landscape of cybersecurity threats, a significant vulnerability persists within the healthcare sector: many healthcare organizations continue to store patient data in unencrypted formats, exposing millions of Americans to potential data breaches that could compromise their most sensitive health information. This widespread issue reflects…