Emotet Malware: A Case Study in Cybersecurity Countermeasures In a notable development in cybersecurity, research into the Emotet malware—a widely recognized email-based threat responsible for numerous botnet-driven spam and ransomware assaults—has revealed a significant vulnerability. Cybersecurity experts were able to exploit this flaw to implement a temporary kill-switch, effectively halting…
In a troubling revelation, Facebook has acknowledged that it provided various technology companies and app developers with continued access to user data, despite its public assertions in 2015 that such access had been curtailed. This admission offers a rare glimpse into how the social media giant manages personal information within…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Experts Warn: AI is Accelerating Sophisticated Cyber Attacks Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock As emerging technologies reshape the threat landscape, network defenders are grappling with the implications. The House Homeland…
Data Breach Report: Pornhub Premium User Data Compromised In a disturbing revelation, it has been reported that the personal data of Pornhub Premium users has been compromised in a significant data breach. This incident points to an alarming trend in cybersecurity, where even platforms dedicated to adult content are not…
A recent report has highlighted a newly identified variant of DLL (Dynamic Link Library) search order hijacking, a sophisticated technique that cybercriminals may exploit to bypass security measures and execute malicious code on systems utilizing Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11. This particular method has drawn concern due to its…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the United States has issued an alert regarding a sophisticated malware campaign attributed to North Korean hackers targeting government contracting firms. This new threat, identified as “BLINDINGCAN,” utilizes an advanced remote access Trojan designed to create a backdoor into compromised systems. The…
US Customs and Border Protection Enhances Surveillance with Portable Drones Recent federal contracting documents have revealed that the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is intensifying its surveillance strategy by adopting portable drones. This shift aims to establish a decentralized monitoring system capable of real-time tracking, raising concerns among critics…
Timehop Faces Major Data Breach: User Information Compromised In a significant data breach, Timehop, the social media app that curates users’ past posts and photos, has reported a security incident impacting over 21 million users. The breach occurred on July 4th, during which unauthorized individuals gained access to sensitive user…
Data Privacy, Data Security, HIPAA/HITECH Increased Push as HHS Intensifies Oversight of Data Sharing and Record Access Regulations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 17, 2025 Sen. Ron Wyden is advocating for greater privacy controls for patients regarding their health information. (Image: Getty Images) Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon is…
