If you believe your organization is insulated from cyber threats, you are gravely mistaken. High-profile data breaches, sophisticated cyber attacks attributed to state actors, and hacking campaigns targeting major companies are increasingly prevalent. Recent incidents involving organizations like Target and groups such as the Syrian Electronic Army illustrate the urgent…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Data Security Series B Round at $1.5B Valuation Fuels Expansion into AI, Application, and Data Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 26, 2026 Amiram Shachar, co-founder and CEO, Upwind (Image: Upwind) Upwind, a cloud security startup led by a former NetApp executive, has…
AT&T customers affected by two significant data breaches in 2024 are anticipating the next update from the court that could lead to settlement payments potentially reaching $7,500. This case, estimated at $177 million, has reached a pivotal moment following the completion of its Final Approval Hearing. On January 15, the…
Critical Security Flaw Leaves Thousands of Drupal Websites Vulnerable A significant security vulnerability impacting websites built on the Drupal content management system (CMS) has come to light, with over 115,000 sites remaining unpatched months after security fixes were released. This highly critical vulnerability, known as Drupalgeddon2 (CVE-2018-7600), was initially identified…
Microsoft Network Anomaly Redirects Traffic Intended for Testing Domain In an unusual incident reported by Microsoft, an unexplained network anomaly inadvertently redirected traffic meant for the testing domain example.com to a Japanese electronics cable manufacturer, Sumitomo Electric. The example.com domain, outlined under RFC2606, is designated solely for illustrative and testing…
In an increasingly interconnected world, recent cyber incidents underscore the vulnerabilities that organizations face today. A notable highlight includes a series of impactful cyber attacks that exemplify the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures across various sectors. One alarming case involved the hacking of vehicles, particularly the Jeep Cherokee. Security…
Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Survey Reveals Nearly 60% of Tech Students Would Breach HIPAA for Monetary Gain Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • January 26, 2026 A University of Buffalo study indicates that a troubling number of future IT professionals would compromise patient records for a significant financial incentive. (Image:…
Cybersecurity experts are currently grappling with a surge of voice-phishing attacks aimed at single sign-on (SSO) tools. These coordinated efforts have led to instances of data theft and extortion, as various cybercrime groups, including one claiming ties to ShinyHunters, harness sophisticated voice calls and phishing kits to deceive victims into…
A new report has unveiled a previously undocumented malware variant, named EarlyRat, which has been utilized by the North Korean-aligned threat actor known as Andariel in targeted phishing campaigns. This addition enhances Andariel’s already diverse toolkit, marking a notable shift in their operational capabilities. Kaspersky’s latest findings reveal that Andariel…