Category data-breaches

Who Takes Responsibility When Embedded AI Misfires?

Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT), Video Privacy Expert Chiara Rustici Discusses Regulations Governing Autonomous Robots and Embedded AI Tony Morbin (@tonymorbin) • February 6, 2026 Chiara Rustici, Chief Privacy Officer, AI Governance and Data Protection Officer, Independent Analyst As embedded artificial intelligence transitions from theoretical frameworks to practical…

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Major Data Breach: Over 1.4 Million Betterment Accounts Compromised on Leading Investment Platform

Betterment, a financial technology firm, recently disclosed a significant data breach affecting 1,435,174 individuals, a figure validated by the data breach monitoring service, Have I Been Pwned? The incident traces back to mid-January 2026 and was initiated through a sophisticated social engineering tactic targeting one of Betterment’s employees. This manipulation…

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BrutPOS Botnet Targets Vulnerable RDP Servers in Point-of-Sale Systems

Cybercriminals have recently exploited vulnerabilities in computer systems across the globe, utilizing malware to compromise Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals through brute-force techniques. As reported by researchers from FireEye, attackers have successfully breached 60 PoS terminals by targeting inadequately secured connections to obtain remote administration credentials. This new campaign, identified as BrutPOS,…

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Former Nuance Employee Hits with Additional Charges in Geisinger Data Breach

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Former Employee Accused of Theft of 1 Million Patient Records Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 5, 2026 A former employee of Nuance Communications is facing heightened federal charges for allegedly downloading and storing over one million patient records from Geisinger Health on a…

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Security Experts Advise Substack Users to Prepare for Phishing Attacks Following Recent Breach

Cybersecurity specialists are urging Substack users to remain vigilant against potential phishing scams following a recent data breach on the platform. The blogging service has experienced a security incident that compromised user data. In a communication sent to users, Substack CEO Chris Best disclosed that the breach resulted in the…

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Former Nuance IT Employee Faces Additional Charges in Geisinger Breach

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Former Employee Charged with Stealing Over 1 Million Patient Records Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • February 5, 2026 A former Nuance Communications employee has been indicted on additional federal charges linked to a data breach involving over 1 million patient records from Geisinger…

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Hong Kong Company Faces Backlash After Sending Dismissal Notice via Group Chat

A recent incident has highlighted significant concerns surrounding data protection and employee privacy. The matter arose when the supervisor of a complainant unceremoniously shared a termination notice within a work-related instant messaging chat group, a decision that has since raised eyebrows within the corporate community. This notification inadvertently resulted in…

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Indexeus: A Search Engine Unveiling Malicious Hackers and Data Breaches

A new search engine, “Indexeus,” has emerged, capturing significant attention within the cybersecurity community for its unique focus on exposing the personal information of malicious hackers involved in notable data breaches. Developed by 23-year-old Jason Relinquo from Portugal, Indexeus claims to contain a searchable database housing information on over 200…

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