The Israel Defense Force (IDF) has reported the neutralization of what it characterized as an attempted cyber attack by Hamas, executed through airstrikes targeting a facility in the Gaza Strip. This operation specifically aimed to disrupt a cyber unit allegedly attempting unauthorized access to Israeli cyberspace. A video posted by…
Recent findings have unveiled alarming trends in the cybersecurity landscape, particularly in the emergence of spyware that exploits seemingly innocuous applications and tools. Richard LaTulip, a field Chief Information Security Officer at Recorded Future, highlights that infections often initiate through malicious links or counterfeit applications, but increasingly, they are being…
Data Breach Impacts Bell Canada Amid Global Cybersecurity Concerns Bell Canada, a prominent telecommunications provider, has confirmed a significant data breach attributed to an unidentified hacker. This incident emerges during heightened concerns in the cybersecurity landscape, particularly following the WannaCry ransomware outbreak that has captured global attention. In a brief…
Encryption & Key Management, Governance & Risk Management, GRC Visibility Gaps Increase Risk of Certificate-Driven Outages Sandhya Michu • January 2, 2026 Kevin Weiss, CEO, Sectigo The landscape of Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates is evolving dramatically, with lifespans predicted to shrink to just 47…
Recent trends indicate an alarming shift towards insider threats, as attackers increasingly resort to bribing support agents, manipulating insiders, or exploiting outsourced personnel. This method is being seen as more economical and discreet compared to the complexities involved in deploying zero-day exploits. Cybercriminals are broadening their attack vectors, specifically targeting…
A medium-severity vulnerability has emerged within Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM), posing significant risks to administrative account security. This flaw enables potential attackers to reverse-engineer an administrator’s password, potentially leading to a complete account takeover. According to Sharon Brizinov from Claroty, under specific circumstances, an assailant could leverage the flaw to…
New Malware Alert: U.S. Authorities Warn of North Korean Cyber Threat The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI have issued a joint warning regarding a new malware variant being utilized by the North Korean hacking group known as Hidden Cobra. This group, also referred to as Lazarus…
Data Breach at DocuSign: Cybersecurity Concerns Grow Amidst Phishing Attacks In recent cybersecurity developments, while attention was diverted to the WannaCry ransomware scare, two significant data breaches have come to light. DocuSign, an industry leader in electronic signature solutions, has confirmed a breach within its email systems, coinciding with another…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Aflac’s Cyber Breach May Stand as the Largest Health Data Breach in the U.S. for 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 2, 2026 Aflac is notifying 22.65 million individuals about potential data theft following a June 2025 hacking incident. (Image:…
