In recent developments, Microsoft’s security team has issued a warning regarding a faction of the infamous Russian cyber warfare unit, Sandworm. This subgroup, identified as BadPilot, has expanded its focus from targeting Ukraine to a broader range of networks globally, with a notable increase in activity directed at English-speaking Western…
Healthcare, Industry Specific, Litigation Data Breach of GoAnywhere File Transfer App at Brightline Affects 1 Million Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 12, 2025 Image: Brightline, Fortra Virtual mental health provider Brightline has reached a $7 million settlement regarding a proposed federal class action lawsuit linked to a data…
Alberta’s privacy authority has initiated an investigation into over 30 data breaches linked to the PowerSchool cyberattack, which targeted educational institutions across the province. In a statement released on Wednesday, the provincial government outlined the situation, detailing the implications of this security incident on student and staff privacy. PowerSchool, a…
Cyber Threat Alert: Student Threats and Swatting Incidents Raise Alarm in Schools In a concerning series of events, a California resident, Alan Filion, has been implicated in a slew of threats targeting educational institutions across the United States. These actions have raised significant alarm from law enforcement and school officials…
A significant cybersecurity breach has recently come to light, involving an unprotected database linked to two companies: Mars Hydro, a China-based firm specializing in horticultural lighting, and LG LED Solutions, located in California. Renowned cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Flower uncovered this vulnerability, which has raised serious concerns regarding the data protection…
The Australian government has unveiled a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at enhancing cybersecurity resilience among enterprises. This significant announcement emphasizes the increasing challenges organizations face in preventing successful cyberattacks with traditional strategies. The Australian Cyber Security Center (ACSC) highlighted that the new framework is designed to assist enterprises in…
PureVPN Unveils Dark Web Monitoring and Complimentary Exposure Scan In a significant advancement in cybersecurity services, PureVPN has announced the launch of its Dark Web Monitoring feature, complemented by a complimentary Dark Web Exposure Scan. This initiative aims to empower users by providing insights into potential data breaches and the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security U.S. Vice President Urges Europe to Embrace AI with Optimism at Paris Summit Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 11, 2025 U.S. Vice President JD Vance (Image: Shutterstock) During the AI Action Summit held in Paris, U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized…
Data Breach Report: PowerSchool Affects Millions of Students In December 2024, PowerSchool, a widely used platform for managing student information in schools, reported a significant security breach impacting its Student Information System (SIS). This incident has raised concerns among parents, educators, and school districts, particularly regarding the exposure of sensitive…
