Data Breach at 700Credit Exposes Sensitive Information of 5.8 Million Consumers In a significant cybersecurity incident, 700Credit, a credit reporting agency, has reported a data breach that has compromised the Social Security Numbers (SSNs) of approximately 5.8 million consumers. This breach highlights the escalating risks posed to personal data as…
GitHub Vulnerability Exposes Over 15,000 Go Repositories to Repojacking Attacks Recent research has unveiled that more than 15,000 Go module repositories on GitHub are at risk of repojacking attacks, a significant cybersecurity concern. Jacob Baines, Chief Technology Officer at VulnCheck, reported that over 9,000 of these vulnerabilities stem from changes…
On the third anniversary of the global WannaCry ransomware outbreak, attributed to North Korea, the U.S. government has disclosed details about three new malware variants utilized by state-sponsored North Korean hackers. These variants, named COPPERHEDGE, TAINTEDSCRIBE, and PEBBLEDASH, are designed for remote reconnaissance and the extraction of sensitive information from…
Romania’s National Water Authority Faces Severe Ransomware Attack Romania’s national water authority, Romanian Waters (Administrația Națională Apele Române), is in the midst of recovery following a significant ransomware attack that commenced on December 20, 2025. The assault has severely compromised the agency’s operations, impacting around 1,000 computer systems, from workstations…
Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 31 Million Users of AI.type Virtual Keyboard In a recent development that raises significant alarm in the realm of cybersecurity, researchers at Kromtech Security Center uncovered a vast cache of personal data linked to over 31 million users of the AI.type virtual keyboard application.…
Governance & Risk Management Presented by Claroty 60 mins The prevalence of cyber-physical systems (CPS) is escalating within industrial, healthcare, and public sector domains. However, numerous organizations still depend on fragmented tools and siloed teams while managing CPS risks. Despite improvements in visibility, tangible risk reduction…
Analysis of Cybersecurity Events: 2025 Update In 2025, the cybersecurity landscape has seen significant incidents impacting various sectors. This overview highlights key events, targeting specifics, and the potential tactics employed in recent cyber-attacks. Recent reports indicate a large-scale breach at a prominent financial institution, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive…
Qualcomm Issues Security Advisory for High-Severity Flaws In recent developments, chipmaker Qualcomm has disclosed significant information regarding three critical security vulnerabilities that were reportedly exploited in targeted attacks as of October 2023. The company emphasized that these flaws were subjected to “limited, targeted exploitation,” raising alarms about their implications for…
Uber’s Data Breach: A Case Study in Cybersecurity Risks In a significant cybersecurity incident, Uber disclosed that a massive data breach in October 2016 had compromised the personal information of 57 million users, including both drivers and riders. This breach, which came to light after a year of silence, underscored…
