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:…
In July 2025, Covenant Health, a healthcare organization based in New England, disclosed a significant data breach. Initially reported to have impacted 7,864 patients, subsequent investigations revealed that nearly 500,000 individuals were affected by the incident. This spike in figures highlights a vast compromise of sensitive information across Covenant Health’s…
Recent investigations have unveiled that state-sponsored threat actors from Russia and China are exploiting a known security vulnerability in the WinRAR archiver software for Windows, as part of their cyber operations. These attacks indicate a pronounced shift towards utilizing established vulnerabilities to bolster operational success. The vulnerability, referenced as CVE-2023-38831,…
The realm of cybersecurity is increasingly complex, and organizations are feeling the strain of evolving threats. Unlike a simple product that could resolve all security issues, the reality is that cybersecurity requires continuous adaptation. Cyber attackers consistently innovate, crafting new tools and techniques, while vendors focus on advancements to detect…
Data Breach at Zomato Exposes Millions of User Accounts In a significant cybersecurity incident, India’s leading online restaurant platform, Zomato, has reported a major data breach affecting approximately 17 million of its 120 million user accounts. The breach was confirmed through a blog post published by the company, which highlighted…
Cybercrime, Endpoint Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime RondoDox Campaign Exploits Open-Source Vulnerability to Compromise IoT Devices Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 2, 2026 A campaign by a botnet has utilized React2Shell exploits to target IoT devices and web applications on a large scale. (Image: Shutterstock) Security researchers have reported a…
The financial landscape has experienced a significant shift with the advent of digital wallets and financial technology platforms, creating new pathways for users to manage their finances digitally. As reliance on mobile applications increases, the specter of cybersecurity threats looms large, emphasizing the necessity for robust security measures. While the…
