Recent reports indicate an alarming data breach affecting a staggering 200 million Yahoo! user accounts. The breach has drawn attention primarily due to its scale and the sale of the compromised information on the Dark Web by a hacker using the alias “Peace” or “peace_of_mind.” This attack underscores a troubling…
This week has unfolded with considerable turmoil, particularly for Instagram users, following Malwarebytes’ announcement on January 9 regarding a significant data breach associated with the Meta-owned platform. The cybersecurity firm reported that hackers have leaked information from approximately 17.5 million Instagram accounts online, revealing sensitive details such as usernames, email…
Cybersecurity Update Meta has addressed a vulnerability within its Instagram platform that permitted unauthorized parties to request password reset emails. However, the company maintains that this issue did not result in the theft of users’ personal data. Recently, Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity firm, asserted that cybercriminals reportedly accessed sensitive information belonging…
A significant data breach has recently come to light involving Oracle’s MICROS division, a major provider of point-of-sale (POS) services acquired by the tech giant in 2014. The breach was discovered after employees detected malicious code on the MICROS customer support portal and certain legacy systems, revealing a serious vulnerability…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Details Emerge After Targeted Attack on Threat Intelligence Firm by Cybercriminal Group Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 7, 2026 Image: Yaruniv Studio/Shutterstock The recent infiltration of Los Angeles-based threat intelligence firm Resecurity by the hacker group “Scattered Lapsus$ Shiny Hunters” underscores the evolving nature…
Rising Tide of Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails: A Cybersecurity Concern Recent reports indicate a surge in unwanted Instagram password reset emails hitting users’ inboxes, raising alarms within the cybersecurity community. These unsolicited messages are often indicative of potential phishing attempts, wherein attackers aim to compromise user accounts by deceiving…
Cybersecurity Alert: Guccifer 2.0 Claims Latest DCCC Hack In a significant security breach, the hacker known as Guccifer 2.0 recently announced that he has infiltrated the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), following a previous high-profile hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). To substantiate his claim, Guccifer 2.0 released a…
Sandiya Ramamoorthy • January 8, 2026 Security operations center (SOC) teams are facing unprecedented challenges as they navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. Cyber threats are not only proliferating but also evolving, which places considerable strain on analysts who are inundated with alerts. Within this environment, SOC leaders are under…
Potential Instagram Data Exposure Linked to Dark Web Activity Recent surveillance of the dark web by cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes unveiled concerns regarding unauthorized access to sensitive Instagram user information. During their monitoring, the firm discovered potential misuse of data, particularly involving Instagram’s password reset functionalities. Despite these findings, Meta, the…
