Dropbox has confirmed a serious data breach affecting over 68 million accounts, stemming from a notorious security incident in 2012. This breach has led to the exposure of credentials, including email addresses and hashed passwords, leading to heightened concerns regarding user security. Following the revelations, Dropbox has proactively notified its…
Webinar Announcement: Securing AI and Cloud in Operational Technology A webinar titled “Securing AI and Cloud in OT: Why IT/OT Convergence Is Mission-Critical for Smart Manufacturing” aims to address the pressing challenges posed by the intersection of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the manufacturing sector. This initiative…
Meta Denies Data Breach Amid Alarm from Instagram Users New Delhi | January 11, 2026: Meta has firmly rejected allegations of a significant data breach that purportedly endangered nearly 17 million Instagram accounts. The tech giant asserts that their systems were not compromised, insisting that user accounts continue to be…
A significant data breach involving the music platform Last.fm has come to light, potentially impacting millions of users. The incident, which occurred in March 2012, has recently resurfaced, revealing that personal information of over 43 million accounts has been exposed. The target of this breach was Last.fm users worldwide, with…
Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Insights from Joe Doetzl, Cybersecurity Chief at Hitachi Energy Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • January 9, 2026 Joe Doetzl, Head of Cybersecurity, Hitachi Energy The energy sector is experiencing significant digital evolution to accommodate rising demands for data center power, renewable energy generation expansions,…
Major Meta Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Instagram User Information In a significant breach of security, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has exposed sensitive data belonging to millions of users. This incident raises alarming questions about the integrity of user information within the platform and the potential vulnerabilities that persist…
In a concerning development, Russia’s foremost internet portal and email provider, Rambler.ru, experienced a significant data breach back in 2012, impacting an estimated 100 million user accounts. This revelation highlights the urgent need for vigilance in cybersecurity, as unencrypted passwords were among the sensitive information compromised. Rambler.ru, often referred to…
On January 9, 2026, a significant data breach was disclosed involving BreachForums, a well-known hacker forum that operates on both the clear and dark web. The breach has exposed the personal information of over 320,000 users, drawing considerable attention within cybersecurity circles. BreachForums has a tumultuous history, having been previously…
Recently, numerous users reported receiving password reset requests from Instagram, raising alarms across the platform. This surge is likely connected to a significant data breach that exposed sensitive information from approximately 17.5 million Instagram accounts, as highlighted by Malwarebytes, a recognized antivirus firm. The breach includes a range of personally…
