Aeroflot Faces Major Disruption Following Suspected Cyberattack On Monday, Aeroflot, Russia’s largest airline, experienced significant operational disruptions, cancelling approximately 40 flights due to what the airline referred to as a “technical failure.” However, multiple reports, aided by statements from Russian lawmakers and pro-Ukrainian hackers, have suggested that the root cause…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Aeroflot Targeted by Belarusian Hackers Using Wiper Malware Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 28, 2025 Image: Media_works/Shutterstock Aeroflot, Russia’s state-owned airline, has canceled numerous flights following a cyberattack attributed to a Belarusian hacking collective. The group, known as…
Allianz Life has recently disclosed that a significant data breach has compromised the personal information of 1.4 million customers. The security incident was detected on July 16, 2025, prompting immediate communication to the Maine Attorney General the subsequent day. The insurance company stated that a “majority” of its customer base…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Incident & Breach Response Seemant Sehgal • July 16, 2025 With 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity sector, I have witnessed firsthand the evolution of vulnerability management (VM) from traditional scanning methods to integrated cloud solutions. Historically, VM has been central to enterprise cybersecurity…
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has confirmed a substantial data breach that has compromised the personal information of approximately 1.4 million customers. Based in Minneapolis and a subsidiary of the global insurance leader Allianz SE, headquartered in Munich, the breach reportedly took place on July 16 via a…
Focused Skill Building: Addressing Key Problems in Cybersecurity Roles In the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, ongoing education is imperative; it doesn’t cease upon securing a position or following a career path. Instead, the need for targeted learning intensifies as professionals find themselves grappling with real-world challenges. Rather than the foundational…
AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement in response to two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of customers, as reported by CNET. The settlement will provide compensation to both current and former customers affected by at least one of the breaches. Notably, individuals who can substantiate…
A woman from Arizona, Christina Marie Chapman, has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for her pivotal involvement in a fraudulent scheme that funneled upwards of $17 million to North Korea. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), the 50-year-old resident of Litchfield Park was instrumental in…
Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Governance & Risk Management, Incident & Breach Response The Essential Disciplines of Incident Response and Crisis Management in Cybersecurity Brandy Harris • July 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In the face of a disaster, thoughts typically gravitate towards emergency responders like firefighters and paramedics, with…
