Data Leaks from Banking Sector Raise Alarm Over Cybersecurity Risks Recent investigations by central intelligence and cyber agencies in India have unveiled a troubling trend of extensive data breaches within the banking sector, primarily attributed to bank employees and third-party vendors. These leaks of confidential banking information are contributing to…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control Chinese Hackers Utilize Custom Tool to Capture Network Packets Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • February 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent analysis by Cisco’s Talos unit confirms that Chinese state-sponsored hackers employed a custom-built utility to infiltrate U.S.…
In a significant data breach incident reported by Hackread, DM Clinical Research, a clinical trial investigator site network based in Texas, has exposed the personal and health information of over 1.6 million individuals. This sensitive data was discovered to have been leaked from an unsecured database linked to medical surveys,…
Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations Tech Giant Raises Alarm Over Future Vulnerability of Secure Communications Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Google has introduced quantum-safe digital signatures to its cloud services, aiming to equip users to better defend against emerging adversarial threats. This announcement follows closely…
Kennedys’ partner Joshua Mooney, alongside special counsel Amanda McAllister Novak, has published a significant article titled “Federal Trade Commission’s Updates to the Health Breach Notification Rule Now In Effect.” This piece has drawn attention within the realm of cybersecurity law, particularly regarding the evolving responsibilities of organizations handling sensitive health…
Data Breach Notification, Data Privacy, Data Security Ransomware Attack Reveals Critical Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Resilience and Vendor Dependency Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 21, 2025 The February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare disrupted operations for numerous healthcare providers and affected sensitive health data of 190 million individuals. (Image:…
Analysis of Leaked PINs Reveals Alarming Predictability in User Choices ABC News recently conducted a comprehensive analysis of approximately 29 million leaked four-digit Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) sourced from the well-known database, "Have I Been Pwned?" This repository collects and organizes credentials exposed during various data breaches. The analysis resulted…
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Vendors Consolidate Endpoint, Managed Offerings to Combat Major Industry Players Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The competitive dynamics among Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service…
A significant data breach has come to light as recent reports detail TopSec’s involvement in China’s censorship-as-a-service operations. This revelation underscores the alarming capabilities of technology firms in facilitating state-sanctioned repression through digital means. The incident not only raises concerns over the integrity of data security practices but also highlights…
