Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese-Linked Malware Campaign Targets Critical Environments With Weak Monitoring Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. federal government has issued a warning regarding a sophisticated malware campaign linked to Chinese state-sponsored actors, known as Brickstorm. This malicious software…
The Ladies’ College has reported a significant cybersecurity incident that occurred on June 24, 2024, when the institution discovered it was unable to access several on-premises servers. Upon investigation, unauthorized access was identified, leading to the encryption of some systems with ransomware. While the majority of the compromised data did…
Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of JustDial Customers in India A significant security lapse has been discovered involving JustDial, the largest local search service in India, which has reportedly exposed its customers’ sensitive personal information. This breach stems from an unsecured database that has been leaking real-time data of users…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Strategic Initiative Aims to Modernize Workflow, Enhance AI Utilization, and Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Agencies Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 4, 2025 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has introduced an AI strategy that aims to eliminate departmental silos and…
An error in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority’s (AHPRA) new online portal resulted in the unintended disclosure of contact information for approximately 3,000 nominated supervisors to their supervisees. AHPRA has confirmed a privacy breach affecting over 3,147 health practitioner employers and supervisors, raising concerns among those in the healthcare…
Recently, Facebook has faced increasing scrutiny as multiple governmental authorities launch investigations into its handling of user data. The company has already earmarked $5 billion to address potential fines stemming from a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) inquiry regarding privacy violations. This amount appears to be merely the initial sum Facebook…
Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific, Legislation Security Minister Dan Jarvis Advocates for Protection of Security Researchers Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 4, 2025 Minister for Security’s official portrait, July 2024. (Image: UK Home Office/CC BY 2.0) The U.K. government is contemplating revisions to its Computer Misuse Act, originally enacted…
Barracuda’s latest cybersecurity report highlights a concerning rise in the unauthorized use of trusted tools, notably ScreenConnect, for remote access, coupled with a notable increase in Microsoft 365 login attempts from unfamiliar locations. The findings suggest that attackers are leveraging popular legitimate software and stolen credentials to infiltrate business networks…
Data Breach at Docker Hub Exposes User Information Docker Hub, a leading cloud-based repository for Docker container images, has suffered a significant data breach. An unauthorized entity gained access to a single database containing sensitive information, prompting serious security concerns. The breach affected nearly 190,000 users, representing a small fraction—less…
