Category data-breaches

TalkTalk Telecom Hit with £400,000 Fine for 2015 Data Breach

TalkTalk Penalized for Major Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Compliance In a significant ruling, TalkTalk, a leading telecommunications provider in the UK with around four million customers, has been fined £400,000 (approximately $510,000) by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This penalty arises from a high-profile cyberattack that occurred…

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Suspected Fraud Leader Deported to China

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Significant Events: Unleash Protocol Hack and LastPass Breach Linked to Crypto Thefts Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 8, 2026 Image: Shutterstock In this latest weekly review by Information Security Media Group, we analyze significant cybersecurity incidents involving digital assets. This week…

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UNAM Faces Cyberattack, Assures No Data Breach Occurred

UNAM Confirms Cyberattack Amidst Increased Targeting of Educational Institutions The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) has reported a cyberattack affecting five of its IT systems, detected and contained during the winter vacation period. The institution activated its security protocols promptly, confirming that no data was extracted in the aftermath…

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Verizon Seeks $1 Billion Reduction on Yahoo Acquisition Deal Amid Recent Scandals

The saga surrounding Yahoo is far from over, as the company faces fresh scrutiny amidst a series of alarming revelations. Verizon, which had previously committed to acquiring Yahoo for $4.8 billion, is now requesting a substantial discount of $1 billion on the deal, according to recent reports. The demand arises…

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Orca and Wiz Resolve Legal Disputes Over Cloud Security Patents

Cloud Security, Litigation, Security Operations Patent Board Ruling Invalidates Three Orca Patents, Resulting in Dismissal of Legal Disputes Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 7, 2026 In a significant development within the cloud security sector, Orca Security and Wiz have mutually agreed to dismiss their competing patent infringement lawsuits, with an…

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