On Wednesday, the European General Court imposed a fine on the European Commission, the key executive body of the European Union responsible for law enforcement and proposal, for breaching its own stringent data privacy regulations. This ruling represents a significant first, holding the Commission accountable for violating established data protection…
Data Breach at Stellantis Exposes Customer Information Stellantis, a prominent multinational automaker with brands like Chrysler, Jeep, and Fiat, has reported a data breach that implicates customer information following unauthorized access to a third-party service provider. This incident raises significant concerns regarding data security practices within the automotive industry and…
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has issued an alert concerning a resurgence in cyber activity from the organized criminal group known as UAC-0173. This group is reportedly employing a remote access trojan called DCRat (also referred to as DarkCrystal RAT) to infiltrate systems. This recent campaign, which…
A recent report reveals that three splinter groups from the infamous Conti cybercrime organization have adopted call back phishing as a primary method for breaching targeted networks. This technique marks a significant shift in their approach to cyberattacks. Cybersecurity firm AdvIntel disclosed in a Wednesday report that these three independent…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management Shilpa Sawant Discusses the Internal Risks Posed by Autonomous AI Agents Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • September 22, 2025 Shilpa Sawant, Vice President, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Autonomous artificial intelligence agents are transforming the landscape of insider threats by functioning…
Stellantis Confirms Data Breach Impacting North American Operations Stellantis, the multinational automobile manufacturer responsible for brands such as Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and FIAT, has reported a data breach that has compromised its North American customer service operations due to unauthorized access via a third-party provider. In an official statement released…
Emergence of AI-Powered Ransomware: FunkSec Targets Global Organizations Cybersecurity researchers have identified a newly formed ransomware group, FunkSec, which has been active since late 2024 and has reportedly victimized over 85 organizations globally. This group employs sophisticated tactics, relying on artificial intelligence to enhance its ransomware operations, which significantly amplifies…
In a troubling development for the automotive sector, Stellantis NV, the global company behind well-known brands such as Jeep, Chrysler, and Fiat, has reported a data breach that has exposed customer information via a third-party service provider. The breach impacted the company’s North American customer service operations, revealing personal data…
A significant security vulnerability, identified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw, has been exploited in a widely-used virtual tour framework, allowing cybercriminals to inject harmful scripts into hundreds of websites. This malicious activity aims to manipulate search results and promote spam advertising on a large scale. According to a report…
