LoopPay Breach Raises Concerns for Samsung’s Payment System Samsung’s reputation has faced scrutiny in recent years; however, the tech giant remains resilient in product innovation. Recently, a report has surfaced regarding a significant cyber breach involving LoopPay, the mobile payment company Samsung acquired for over $250 million in February 2015.…
Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations FBI Gains Access to Encrypted Windows Devices Through BitLocker Keys, According to Microsoft Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 23, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Microsoft’s recent decision to release BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI has spotlighted critical issues surrounding encryption technology and the implications of…
Gmail Passwords Among Data Leaked with Yahoo, Outlook, and Facebook Credentials In a significant breach of cybersecurity, sensitive information, including Gmail passwords, has been exposed alongside credentials from Yahoo, Outlook, and Facebook. This alarming development raises serious concerns for business owners who are increasingly reliant on these platforms for communications…
TalkTalk Faces Major Cyber Breach Affecting Millions of Customers TalkTalk, a prominent telecommunications provider in the United Kingdom, has announced a significant data breach impacting its customer base of over four million. The company reported the incident late Thursday, revealing that it experienced a persistent cyber attack that may have…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Leadership & Executive Communication, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Collaboration With Israeli Startup Enhances Cybersecurity Training Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • January 23, 2026 Carlos Enamorado, director of product strategy and partnerships, CyberEd.io, and Etti Berger, co-founder and CEO, CyCube Information Security Media Group has strategically…
Nike Investigating Possible Data Breach Following Hacking Threats Nike is currently looking into a potential security incident after hackers have threatened to leak sensitive data. This alarming development raises significant concerns about the integrity of the company’s cybersecurity measures. As global headlines highlight the growing sophistication of cyber-attacks, this incident…
Recent Arrest in TalkTalk Cyber Attack Highlights Ongoing Security Risks In a significant development following a major data breach, a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the cyber attack on TalkTalk, one of the largest telecommunications providers in the UK, boasting over four million customers. The arrest marks…
Endpoint Security, Internet of Things Security ‘WhisperPair’ Vulnerability Poised to Persist for Years Greg Sirico • January 23, 2026 Image: Melnikov Dmitriy/Shutterstock A recently disclosed vulnerability, known as “WhisperPair,” poses significant risks by allowing attackers to exploit flaws within Google’s Fast Pair technology, utilized in Bluetooth audio accessories. The vulnerability…
In a troubling development, the ShinyHunters extortion group has claimed responsibility for a series of voice phishing attacks, specifically targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts associated with major platforms such as Okta, Microsoft, and Google. These attacks allow cybercriminals to infiltrate corporate Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms and exfiltrate sensitive…
