World Leaks, a recently rebranded entity of the previously known Hunters International ransomware group, has publicly disclosed a significant breach involving 1.3 TB of internal data, which they assert belongs to Dell Technologies Inc., a prominent American multinational technology firm. This announcement was made on July 21, 2025, via the…
Network Detection & Response, Security Operations Startup Mira Security to Provide Insights on Encrypted Network Traffic and Decryption Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • July 21, 2025 Darktrace has acquired Mira Security, a startup specializing in network traffic visibility, to enhance insights on encrypted network traffic for enterprises in regulated sectors. The…
Are Hackers Abandoning Ransomware Encryption? A new breach has emerged, attributed to a group now known as World Leaks, which was previously identified as the “Hunters International ransomware gang.” This rebranded entity seems to be forgoing the traditional ransomware element in its data-extortion practices. The shift suggests a tactic aimed…
The ongoing issues following recent software updates highlight a critical aspect of cybersecurity: infections can enable attackers to steal authentication credentials, granting extensive access to sensitive resources within a compromised network. While installing necessary updates is an initial step in recovery, further actions are imperative for complete remediation. On July…
Governance & Risk Management, Identity & Access Management, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication As Agentic AI Replaces Traditional Workflows, Outdated Authentication Methods Prove Ineffective Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • July 21, 2025 Non-human identities often circumvent human-focused security measures, operating with static credentials and ambiguous ownership, resulting in security vulnerabilities. (Image: Shutterstock)…
Meta’s Privacy Lawsuit: A Cybersecurity Perspective In a notable legal development, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a significant lawsuit concerning privacy violations that raises critical questions about cybersecurity practices and data protection. This lawsuit primarily concerns allegations that the social media giant mishandled user data, placing business…
Governance & Risk Management, Patch Management Microsoft Rolls Out Emergency Patches for Authentication-Bypassing Attacks Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks), Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a concerning development, cybersecurity experts have reported that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in on-premises Microsoft SharePoint installations. This activity allows…
Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 419,000 Louis Vuitton Customers in Hong Kong Luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton is at the center of a significant data breach, which may have compromised the personal information of approximately 419,000 customers. The breach was reported by Reuters and has raised concerns within the…
In an increasingly digital landscape, organizations are witnessing a significant rise in machine identities, which include service accounts, APIs, robotic process automations (RPAs), and bots. Current research indicates that these machine identities now exceed human identities in many enterprises, often by a substantial margin. Projections suggest that nearly half of…
