On Monday, the Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) announced that it is conducting an investigation into a significant security breach that has compromised the personal information of over 1.6 million individuals who applied for unemployment benefits in 2020. This incident marks a serious concern for both affected individuals…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Justice Department Secures Guilty Pleas, $15M in Civil Forfeiture Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 14, 2025 Image: Pamela Au/Shutterstock U.S. federal prosecutors have secured five guilty pleas linked to a scheme wherein North Korean operatives exploited stolen and fabricated identities to gain remote tech positions…
Data Breach Notification: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners Receiving a notification regarding a data breach can disrupt your day and raise immediate concerns about the security of your personal information. Communications from retailers, financial institutions, or healthcare providers about such events should not be taken lightly. These alerts serve…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently unveiled details about a sophisticated advanced persistent threat (APT) that has been exploiting the Supernova backdoor to infiltrate SolarWinds Orion installations. The breach was traced back to access gained through a connection to a compromised Pulse Secure VPN device. CISA reported…
Recent research has uncovered a security glitch in Zoom’s screen sharing feature that could inadvertently expose sensitive information to participants during video calls. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2021-28133, is notable as it remains unpatched, enabling the possibility of revealing contents from applications not actively being shared, albeit for only brief…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Cybercrime Gang Kazu Demands $200K Ransom, Leaking 1.2 Million Patient Records Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 14, 2025 Texas-based Doctor Alliance investigates claims by the Kazu cybercrime gang, which alleges it stole 1.2 million records. (Image: Doctor Alliance) The Kazu…
New Delhi Introduces Comprehensive Data Protection Framework New Delhi has unveiled a set of stringent Data Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aimed at enhancing security and privacy standards for personal data processing in the digital landscape. These regulations establish clear mandates for companies, requiring them to promptly inform both users…
Security Alert: Supply Chain Attack Targets Passwordstate Users Click Studios, an Australian software provider, has issued an urgent notice for clients of its password management solution, Passwordstate, to reset their passwords following a detected breach attributed to a supply chain attack. The Adelaide-based firm reported that the attack exploited sophisticated…
Scam networks across Southeast Asia have reportedly siphoned billions in stolen funds from victims worldwide, prompting United States law enforcement to act decisively against these operations. Authorities have issued warrants to seize Starlink satellite internet terminals, believed to be providing critical connectivity to cybercriminals. Two warrants and their respective affidavits,…
