Data Breach at Kickstarter: A Call for Account Security Enhancements Kickstarter, a leading crowdfunding platform, recently announced a significant security incident affecting its user accounts. The breach, which occurred earlier this week, was confirmed by CEO Yancey Strickler, who reported that an unidentified hacker gained unauthorized access to the platform’s…
Cybersecurity Incident Roundup: Key Developments in Data Breaches and Cyber-attacks Recent weeks have seen significant cybersecurity incidents impacting various sectors, with agencies and organizations navigating the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Among the most pressing events, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued warnings following a cyberattack…
Gravity Payments Faces Class Action Over 2025 Cyberattack Gravity Payments, a prominent credit card processing firm, has been targeted in a proposed class action lawsuit filed in a federal court in Washington. The complaint originates from a Tennessee resident who alleges that the company failed to protect sensitive personal information…
In 2022, a total of 55 zero-day vulnerabilities were actively exploited in the wild, primarily affecting software developed by major tech companies including Microsoft, Google, and Apple. This figure shows a decrease from the previous year’s alarming count of 81 zero-day exploits, yet it highlights an ongoing trend where threat…
Technical Breach at Washtenaw County Jail: Hacker Faces Federal Charges In an alarming incident of cyber intrusion, a 27-year-old man from Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been charged for hacking into the Washtenaw County Jail’s computer system. Konrads Voits allegedly exploited various cyber techniques to manipulate inmate records, hoping to secure…
Recent discussions in cybersecurity have raised an important question: Does a strong password truly ensure the security of your online account? Business owners are encouraged to explore the ‘Data Breaches’ section on our site for insights into how even the most secure passwords can be compromised. In a notable development,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Proposed Regulation Changes Face Backlash for Potential Erosion of Privacy Rights David Meyer • February 12, 2026 Image: mixmagic/Shutterstock The European Commission’s recent proposal to amend tech regulations, framed as a measure to enhance competitiveness across the continent, has sparked significant…
In a troubling incident highlighting ongoing privacy issues in healthcare, social media influencer Josh Clarke of “Josh and Jase” fame has revealed that he was a victim of unauthorized access to his medical records at a Michigan hospital. Clarke’s disturbing experience raises pressing questions about the effectiveness of existing privacy…
Critical Vulnerability Discovered in WooCommerce Payments Plugin A severe security vulnerability has been identified in the WooCommerce Payments plugin utilized by over 500,000 WordPress websites. This flaw poses a significant risk, enabling unauthorized actors to gain admin access to affected online stores, as noted in a security advisory issued on…