Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 120 Million Reliance Jio Customers In a troubling incident that highlights vulnerabilities in data security, the personal details of approximately 120 million customers of Reliance Jio have reportedly been compromised. This breach may qualify as one of the most significant incidents of data…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Cybersecurity Experts Predict Future Trends with Emphasis on Cyberattacks, Deepfakes, and AI Anna Delaney (annamadeline), Cal Harrison • December 31, 2025 View this video on cyber trends for 2026, hosted by ISMG’s Anna Delaney alongside a panel of experts. In…
In late November 2024, a significant cybersecurity breach occurred when hackers infiltrated the computer network of Cognizant, a major technology services provider. The attackers gained access to sensitive personal information, which has raised serious concerns about data security practices within the organization. It has come to light that Cognizant did…
In a significant data breach, Verizon, one of the leading telecommunications providers in the United States, has exposed the personal information of over 14 million customers. This incident occurred due to an oversight by NICE Systems, a third-party vendor, which inadvertently left sensitive user data accessible on an unsecured server.…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Finnish Authorities Detain Cargo Vessel Linked to Undersea Cable Damage Akshaya Asokan • December 31, 2025 Finnish Border Guard and Defense Forces board the cargo ship Fitburg on December 31, 2025. (Image: Finnish Border Guard) On December 31, 2025,…
The European Space Agency (ESA) has publicly acknowledged a significant data breach, confirming that unauthorized individuals purportedly accessed and exfiltrated a considerable amount of internal data. A threat actor operating under the alias “888” announced on the cybercrime forum DarkForums that they had infiltrated ESA systems in mid-December, maintaining access…
Ashley Madison Settles for $11.2 Million Following Data Breach Affecting 37 Million Users Ashley Madison, a well-known online dating platform that targets individuals seeking extramarital relationships, has reached an agreement to pay $11.2 million as a settlement related to a significant data breach that exposed personal information of approximately 37…
On December 2, 2025, Hackread.com reported that the Everest ransomware group claimed responsibility for the theft of 1TB of sensitive data from ASUS. The compromised information encompasses critical details related to the company’s AI models, memory dumps, and calibration files. Subsequently, ASUS acknowledged the breach, attributing it to a vulnerability…
Data Breach at Pornhub Sparks Lawsuits Amidst Cybersecurity Concerns Pornhub, one of the leading adult content platforms globally, is facing significant legal challenges following a data breach that compromised user information, including viewing records. These breaches have drawn the attention of plaintiffs who are now suing the company in relation…
