The true identity of the hacker known as Tessa88, linked to numerous high-profile cyber incidents such as the breaches of LinkedIn, Dropbox, and MySpace, has been uncovered as Maksim Vladimirovich Donakov, a resident of Penza, Russian Federation. Tessa88 rose to notoriety in early 2016 by offering stolen data from some…
Encryption & Key Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Operations UK Regulator Fines Password Manager LastPass £1.2 Million Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 11, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has levied a substantial fine of £1.2 million against LastPass, the password management service, following a…
Travel Industry Urged to Accelerate Digital Transformation Amid Rising Cybersecurity Incidents In light of escalating cyber breaches, experts are advising the travel sector to intensify its digital transformation efforts. A recent report highlights that the industry continues to face a significant threat landscape, making robust cybersecurity measures more crucial than…
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has recently addressed a significant security vulnerability that compromised the personal data of over 60 million customers. This breach allowed unauthorized access to sensitive information for anyone possessing a USPS.com account, raising serious concerns about data security and user privacy. As an independent entity…
Finance & Banking, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Telegram-Driven Marketplace Exploits US Gaps in Tracking Former Visa Holders Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • December 11, 2025 David Maimon, head of fraud insights at SentiLink, and professor at Georgia State University A Russian-operated darknet marketplace is taking advantage of significant…
Data Breach Alert: TriZetto Provider Solutions Informs Healthcare Clients TriZetto Provider Solutions recently disclosed a data breach affecting its healthcare provider clients, bringing to light the ongoing risks associated with cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. This incident underscores the pressing issues that businesses face in safeguarding sensitive information in…
In a significant enforcement action, British and Dutch data protection regulators have collectively fined Uber approximately $1.17 million for its failure to adequately safeguard customer data during a 2016 cyber incident that compromised the personal information of millions of users. The penalties levied stem from a breach that exposed the…
Advanced SOC Operations / CSOC, API Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Goldman Sachs-Led Round Fuels Harness’s Expansion into AI Security and Automation Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 11, 2025 Harness, a San Francisco-based AI software delivery platform, has secured $240 million in funding aimed at enhancing its capabilities in…
Cyble Inc. has published its APAC Threat Landscape Report for 2025, indicating that India remains a primary target for cyberattacks within the region. The report emphasizes a disturbing increase in ransomware incidents, data breaches, and illicit cyber activities aimed specifically at Indian organizations. Throughout the APAC region, Cyble recorded a…
