Updated: 13 February 2025 In a recent revelation from Lexology PRO, the UK’s data regulator has confirmed that it does not differentiate whether complaints are made on behalf of minors. This disclosure raises significant questions regarding data protection, particularly in the context of children’s rights and the implications of data…
In the fall of last year, the Chinese hacking group known as Salt Typhoon gained significant attention when it was uncovered that they had successfully infiltrated major U.S. telecommunications companies, breaching at least nine carriers and accessing Americans’ calls and texts in real time. Despite this alarming exposure, the group…
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Litigation, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Eric Gan Takes Legal Action Amid Financial Turmoil for Cybereason Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • February 12, 2025 In a troubling development, Cybereason’s CEO, Eric Gan, has filed a lawsuit against the firm’s primary investors, alleging that their refusal to…
The prevalence of personal data on the internet has made it increasingly difficult to safeguard against privacy violations. Recent transactions on platforms like eBay, Shopify, or Amazon may have exposed your sensitive information to malicious actors. Data Breach at Hipshipper Exposes 14.3 Million Records A significant data leak at Hipshipper,…
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…
