Surveillance in Schools Raises Concerns Over Privacy and Vaping Enforcement Recent actions taken in schools regarding vaping detection have generated significant concerns among students, particularly regarding the implications of surveillance technologies. While many students express support for the use of vape detectors in school bathrooms, the potential for expanded surveillance…
EasyJet Faces Cyber-Attack, Exposing Customer Data British low-cost airline EasyJet has confirmed that it has suffered a significant cyber-attack, which the company characterized as “highly sophisticated.” The breach has affected approximately 9 million customers, revealing their email addresses and travel information, as stated in an official release issued today. Among…
Government, Industry Specific Internal Memo Reveals Staffing Crisis at CISA, Blames Trump-Era Cuts Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 18, 2025 Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director of CISA. (Image: CISA) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is grappling with a significant staffing crisis, as revealed in a recent internal memo from…
For the second consecutive year, “123456” has emerged as the most common password in India, as reported by NordPass. Despite attempts by users to enhance security with added symbols, many continue to employ easily guessable combinations. Experts caution that weak and reused passwords account for 80% of data breaches, emphasizing…
Critical Security Flaw in FortiClientLinux Exposes Users to Arbitrary Code Execution Fortinet has announced the release of critical patches aimed at resolving a significant security vulnerability affecting its FortiClientLinux software. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-45590, has been rated with a CVSS score of 9.4 on a 10-point scale, indicating a…
Purple Fox, previously known for infecting Windows systems through various exploit kits and phishing campaigns, has evolved to include a new propagation technique that resembles worm-like behavior. Recent findings indicate a substantial uptick in its activity, with Guardicore researchers reporting a 600% increase in incidents since May 2020. This latest…
Natura Data Breach Exposes Millions of Customer Records In a significant cybersecurity incident, Brazil’s largest cosmetics firm, Natura, inadvertently left a vast trove of sensitive consumer information exposed online. A recent investigation revealed that the company neglected to secure hundreds of gigabytes of data, leading to potential unauthorized access to…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Iranian Hacking Group Unleashes Array of Custom Malware Variants Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 18, 2025 Image: Evgeniyqw/Shutterstock Google has issued a warning regarding a state-sponsored Iranian hacking group known for targeting the aerospace and defense sectors in the Middle East. This…
Optus Mobile has been penalized $826,320 following an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which uncovered 44 violations of anti-scam regulations. These breaches permitted scammers to commandeer customer mobile numbers and gain access to their bank accounts. The infractions took place in September and October of 2024…
