In a concerning trend for local governments, Florida has recently seen two critical ransomware incidents, resulting in over $1.1 million being paid to cybercriminals in bitcoin. The attacks targeted Riviera Beach and Lake City, raising alarms regarding the cybersecurity posture of municipal systems. Lake City, located in northern Florida, became…
Data Breach Alert: OneLogin Compromised OneLogin, a prominent provider of cloud-based password management and identity management services, has recently confirmed a data breach impacting its users. The company announced Thursday that it had detected unauthorized access to data housed in its United States data region, prompting immediate concerns for clients…
Skip Sorrels Field CTO, Healthcare, Claroty Skip Sorrels is a recognized figure in the cybersecurity sector, holding an MSCIA. His expertise fuses technical knowledge with a robust understanding of healthcare cybersecurity, allowing him to share valuable insights and foster thought leadership aimed at enhancing cybersecurity practices and nurturing the next…
Data Breach Affects Over 108,000 Individuals in South Carolina A significant data breach has come to light, potentially impacting more than 108,000 residents in South Carolina. The incident, which has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts, underscores ongoing vulnerabilities that businesses must address in today’s digital landscape. The breach is linked…
A 23-year-old hacker from Utah, Austin Thompson, known online as “DerpTroll,” has received a 27-month prison sentence for orchestrating a series of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting various online services, websites, and gaming companies from December 2013 to January 2014. His attacks notably affected major gaming platforms during…
In a significant development, Prime Minister Theresa May is advocating for technology companies, including major players like Facebook, Apple, and Google, to implement controversial ‘backdoors’ that would enable law enforcement access. However, she is aware that the concept is rife with complexities that extend beyond mere implementation. The European Parliament’s…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Finance & Banking, Industry Specific Indian Police Detain Former Coinbase Employee Amid Data Breach Investigation Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 1, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Each week, Information Security Media Group summarizes notable cybersecurity incidents within the digital assets sector. This week’s highlights include a $7 million Trust…
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version addressing the key points while maintaining an authoritative journalistic style appropriate for a tech-savvy professional audience: Title: Health Data Breach Highlights Vulnerabilities in Cybersecurity In recent developments within the realm of cybersecurity, a significant data breach has raised alarms regarding the integrity of health data…
Vulnerability Exploits in VMware and Citrix Raise Security Concerns VMware has issued a warning to its customers regarding a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit linked to a recently addressed security vulnerability in Aria Operations for Logs. Known as CVE-2023-34051, this high-severity flaw carries a CVSS score of 8.1 and is characterized by…
