BitTorrent Community Forum Hacked: User Data Exposed In a significant security breach, the BitTorrent team has confirmed that its community forums have been compromised, resulting in the exposure of personal information belonging to hundreds of thousands of users. This incident underscores the ongoing vulnerabilities within popular online platforms, particularly in…
Cybercrime Group Leverages Blockchain Technology to Enhance Ransomware Tactics Mathew J. Schwartz (@euroinfosec) • January 14, 2026 Image: Shutterstock A new threat actor known as the DeadLock ransomware group is employing innovative blockchain smart contracts to facilitate communications during extortion negotiations with targeted organizations. This strategy leverages the versatility of…
Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Australian Public School Students An alarming data breach has recently come to light, revealing sensitive information of students attending public schools in Victoria, Australia. This incident has raised significant concerns among parents, educators, and cybersecurity experts alike regarding the safeguarding of personal data…
The cybersecurity landscape has been shaken by alarming reports of a massive data breach involving over 32 million Twitter accounts. An unidentified hacker, reportedly operating from Russia, has placed these credentials for sale on the dark web market for a significant sum, specifically 10 Bitcoins, which equates to over $5,800.…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Targets MSSPs and MDR Vendors, Shadow AI Detection and Global Growth Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 13, 2026 Rick Caccia, co-founder, WitnessAI (Image: WitnessAI) WitnessAI, a startup focused on AI security, has successfully secured $58 million in…
(January 14, 2026, 10:43 GMT | Official Statement) — In a significant regulatory development, French telecom operators Free Mobile and Free, both subsidiaries of Iliad, are facing a cumulative fine of €42 million imposed by the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) due to a security breach. The…
A significant data breach has come to light, involving over 51 million records stolen from iMesh, a now-defunct peer-to-peer file-sharing service. This breach is reportedly attributed to the hacker known as “Peace,” who previously gained notoriety for similar attacks on major social media platforms, including LinkedIn, MySpace, Tumblr, and VK.com.…
Third-Party Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks Guidance for CIOs on Evading ‘Geopolitical Lock-In’ in AI, Cloud, and Supply Chains Jennifer Lawinski • January 13, 2026 (Image: Shutterstock) In the current geopolitical climate, significant shifts and upheavals are commonplace. Global protests can destabilize governments overnight,…
Recent incidents in the Asia-Pacific region highlight significant vulnerabilities in identity controls and privileged access governance in both consumer and enterprise sectors. Keeper Security linked these events to a cyberattack on Kyowon Group in South Korea and a bug on Instagram that permitted the generation of large volumes of password…
