A mobile phone company is reportedly reaching a settlement related to a recent data breach incident, offering payouts of $25,000 to eligible parties affected by the compromise. This development has raised questions among impacted individuals regarding their qualification for compensation. The breach appears to have targeted a segment of the…
23andMe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Concerns Over Genetic Data Privacy Genetic testing firm 23andMe, once valued at $6 billion and heralded as a leader in personal genetic testing, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to facilitate a sale of its business. This decision came…
INE Security Launches Initiative to Combat Rise in Cyber Threats Targeting Healthcare Cary, NC, March 24th, 2025 – INE Security, a leading global provider of cybersecurity training and certification, has announced a pivotal initiative aimed at addressing the alarming increase in cyber threats against healthcare institutions. As we commemorate National…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government Cunningham and Daniel Caution Against Leadership Failures and Budget Cuts Impacting US Cybersecurity Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • March 24, 2025 Clockwise from top left: Anna Delaney, Tom Field, Michael Daniel, and Chase Cunningham. The latest installment of “Proof of Concept” features…
Cybercriminal Identified Behind Series of Global Data Breaches A recent investigation conducted by Group-IB has unveiled the identity of a prolific cybercriminal known by various aliases, including ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR, and 0mid16B. This individual has been linked to over 90 data breaches worldwide, with a significant focus on companies in…
A cybercriminal group known as Cloak has publicly asserted its role in a cyberattack against the Virginia Attorney General’s office that took place in February 2025. This incident has resulted in significant disruption, prompting officials to implement emergency protocols to manage the aftermath. Chief Deputy Attorney General Steven Popps communicated…
Cybersecurity Alert: North Korea’s Emerging Digital Warfare Capabilities In a troubling revelation, Western intelligence agencies have confirmed that North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, is intensifying its efforts to fund its nuclear program through sophisticated cyber operations, including cryptocurrency theft. A recently unearthed development highlights a significant…
Application Security, Events, Governance & Risk Management Schneider Electric’s Crossley Calls for Enhanced Supplier Evaluation and Ongoing Risk Assessment Geetha Nandikotkur (AsiaSecEditor) • March 24, 2025 Cassie Crossley, VP of Supply Chain Security, Cybersecurity and Product Security Office, Schneider Electric The rising frequency of software supply chain attacks has revealed…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder to patrons of the beleaguered biotech company 23andMe regarding their rights to manage and delete their genetic information. This advisory underscores protections established under California’s Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), particularly pertinent as 23andMe…
