In recent reports, connections between key figures linked to the NSO Group and former President Donald Trump have come to light, raising concerns about potential political and cybersecurity implications. Bryan Lanza, a partner at Mercury Public Affairs and a veteran ally of Trump, was involved in consulting for NSO Group…
Clop Ransomware Attacks WK Kellogg Co. WK Kellogg Co., now functioning independently from the Kellogg Company, has reportedly been compromised in a cyberattack attributed to the Clop ransomware group. An investigation initiated by the company in February 2025 revealed that threat actors may have gained access to their systems as…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) The Inadequacy of Isolation for OT Network Safety Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • April 9, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) The disruption of fuel supplies due to extended lines at gas stations across the American Southeast in May 2021 served as a critical…
Oracle Reports Second Significant Data Breach Oracle Corporation has confirmed a notable second data breach within a month, impacting a substantial number of its customers. The incident involved unauthorized access to Oracle’s systems, resulting in the theft of sensitive client login credentials, including usernames, passwords, and encrypted passwords. Reports from…
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a vital arm of the United States Treasury Department responsible for supervising currency transactions within the federal banking landscape, has reported a substantial data breach involving its email infrastructure. In an announcement made recently, the OCC informed Congress that this security…
Espionage Campaign Targets European Organizations Using Innovative RDP Exploits A recent cyber incident has emerged, involving a Russian nation-state cyber actor known as UNC5837, which has effectively exploited lesser-known features of Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to launch espionage campaigns against European organizations. According to a report from the…
On April 8, 2025, the Algerian hacking collective known as JabaRoot DZ executed a significant series of cyberattacks against Moroccan institutions, marking one of the most substantial data breaches in Moroccan history. The primary targets were the websites belonging to the Ministry of Economic Inclusion and the National Social Security…
The Medusa ransomware group has achieved another significant milestone in its series of attacks, as it has recently targeted NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. This incident was announced today after the group listed NASCAR on its dark web leak site, issuing a ransom demand of $4…
Understanding the Distinctions Between Data Breaches and Data Leaks In our increasingly digital landscape, the security of personal and corporate data is more critical than ever. With numerous high-profile incidents making headlines, the terms “data breach” and “data leak” are frequently used interchangeably. However, recognizing the substantial differences between these…
