Security Breach: Allegations of Dropbox User Data Exposure In recent weeks, internet users have grappled with a series of alarming privacy breaches, with the latest incident involving Dropbox capturing widespread attention. Over the past two months, multiple high-profile breaches, including The Fappening and The Snappening, have heightened concerns surrounding digital…
Application Security, Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) CEO David Bellini Announces Level Equity Investment to Boost AI and Expansion Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 2, 2026 David Bellini, CEO of CyberFox (Image: CyberFox) CyberFox, a Tampa-based startup focusing on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and password management,…
Many small teams still rely on spreadsheets to share login credentials, perceiving it as a straightforward method. However, this approach poses significant risks. A single copied link, an overlooked file, or a reused password can expose sensitive information to potential attackers. In fact, compromised credentials remain one of the leading…
In a concerning development for global cybersecurity, Xiaomi, China’s leading smartphone manufacturer and the third largest in the world, has come under scrutiny for allegedly transmitting sensitive user data, such as IMEI numbers, phone numbers, and text messages, back to servers in Beijing. This revelation has raised significant alarm, particularly…
Governance & Risk Management, Zero Trust New NSA Recommendations Call for Ongoing Access Reviews and Overhauls in Implementation Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 2, 2026 NSA Headquarters located at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Image: NSA) The National Security Agency (NSA) has updated its mandates for federal agencies regarding the implementation of…
Los Angeles Law Firm Wisner Baum Faces Lawsuit Following Data Breach In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity, the Los Angeles-based plaintiffs’ firm Wisner Baum has reportedly been sued in connection with a recent data breach that has raised serious concerns among its clientele and stakeholders. The lawsuit…
Cybersecurity Alert: Protecting Against Holiday Shopping Scams As the holiday shopping season approaches, encompassing the bustling days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, an increased risk of cyber criminal activity emerges, prompting urgent attention from both consumers and retailers alike. This year, Black Friday falls on November 28, 2014, followed…
Scattered Lapsus Shiny Hunters: A New Threat in Cyber Extortion A notorious cyber extortion group known as Scattered Lapsus Shiny Hunters (SLSH) has been making headlines for its aggressive tactics in seeking ransoms from compromised organizations. This group employs a unique and harrowing approach that goes beyond conventional ransomware schemes,…
Recently, Notepad++, a widely-used text editor known for its lightweight and open-source nature, experienced a serious security breach involving its update system. This tool is favored by various users, including IT administrators, developers, and security researchers, due to its reliability and trustworthiness. In a statement released with version 8.8.9 of…