Major Data Breach Exposes 4 Million Users of Adult Friend Finder In a significant cybersecurity breach, Adult Friend Finder, a prominent casual dating platform, has fallen victim to a data leak that affects nearly 4 million users. This incident marks a troubling shift in cybercriminal behavior, as the focus has…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication Also: Why AI Agents Are Colliding, What Good Governance Ought to Look Like Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • January 30, 2026 From left to right: Suparna Goswami, Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, and Tony Morbin This week, a panel…
U.S. Data Breach Incidents Reach Unprecedented Heights in 2025 According to recent reports from cybersecurity sources, the United States has witnessed an alarming surge in data breaches, reaching record levels in 2025. This increase in cybersecurity incidents has drawn significant attention from experts who are concerned about the implications for…
Recent disclosures highlight a critical and now-patched security vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows, which has been actively exploited by threat actors. This exploit allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges on compromised systems. Identified as CVE-2023-29336, this flaw has been classified with a severity rating of 7.8, focusing on an elevation…
In a notable cybersecurity case, a British teenager who successfully infiltrated the online accounts of numerous prominent U.S. government officials has been sentenced to two years in a youth detention center. Kane Gamble, now 18, executed a series of cyber intrusions targeting high-ranking officials, including former CIA Director John Brennan…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, a major breach has exposed the personal data of approximately 4 million current and former federal employees. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed that hackers infiltrated its computer systems, leading to one of the largest data breaches involving federal personnel in history.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security, Legislation NASCIO Agenda Highlights AI Policy, Cybersecurity Investments, and Infrastructure Resilience Jennifer Lawinski • January 30, 2026 The National Association of State CIOs’ 2026 agenda is advocating for federal legislation and funding to bolster state IT programs. (Image: Shutterstock) State Chief Information…
Data Breach Alert: What You Need to Know In recent reports, significant concerns have emerged regarding a new data breach impacting business owners across various sectors. The breach, which affects a notable number of organizations, highlights vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Companies must remain…
Fortinet Addresses Critical Vulnerability in FortiGate Firewalls Fortinet has issued critical patches to mitigate a serious security vulnerability impacting its FortiGate firewall products. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2023-27997, allows threat actors to execute remote code under certain conditions, raising significant concerns for organizations using the affected systems. The flaw is…