Government, Industry Specific US Cyber Defense Agency Experiences 65% Furlough Rate Amid Federal Government Shutdown Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 1, 2025 Image: Hamara/Shutterstock The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is facing unprecedented challenges as the U.S. government shutdown results in a furlough of approximately 65% of its staff.…
Investigation Uncovers Vulnerable Routers Used in Smishing Campaigns Recent investigations reveal a coordinated smishing operation leveraging unsecured router infrastructure, highlighting a concerning vulnerability within the landscape of cybersecurity. According to researchers from Sekoia, this campaign exemplifies how easily accessible technology can facilitate impactful phishing scams, raising alarms about the potential…
NEWTOWN, Pa., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a prominent national class action law firm, has initiated an investigation into data privacy violations linked to a breach at Motility Software Solutions, Inc. (“Motility”). The company first detected the security incident around August 19, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged…
Rise in Vulnerabilities Exploited in the Wild: Insights for Business Owners In 2024, a notable surge in reported exploited vulnerabilities has been recorded, with 768 identified CVEs actively exploited, marking a 20% increase from the 639 CVEs tracked in the preceding year. This statistic highlights a concerning trend for organizations…
The FBI has issued a warning regarding the BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), which has reportedly impacted at least 60 organizations globally since its debut in November 2021. This sophisticated malware, also referred to as ALPHV or Noberus, is notably the first ransomware developed using the Rust programming language, renowned for its…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime ENISA Reports Significant Rise in Nation-State Hacking Over Last Year Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has revealed a worrying trend: nearly all EU member states have faced cyberattacks linked to nation-state…
WestJet, a prominent Canadian airline headquartered in Calgary, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that compromised the personal information of several passengers. The incident came to light on June 13, 2025, prompting the airline to release an initial advisory shortly thereafter. The breach was identified when WestJet noticed unusual activity within…
Florida Medication Management Provider Reports Data Breach Affecting 150,000 Records In a significant security incident, a medication management provider based in Florida has disclosed a data breach impacting approximately 150,000 records. The breach, which has captured the attention of industry experts and regulatory bodies alike, raises serious concerns regarding data…
Google Issues Urgent Security Patches for Android, Targeting Critical Vulnerabilities In a significant security update, Google has deployed patches to rectify 47 vulnerabilities within its Android operating system. Among these vulnerabilities, one has been flagged for active exploitation in real-world scenarios, raising alarms among security professionals and businesses alike. The…
