Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Foundations of Chinese Hacking: The Influence of Early Hacktivists Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Chinese state-sponsored hackers exhibit significant collaborative behaviors, utilizing similar tools and overlapping techniques. Recent analysis of these cyber operations points to a network of…
Dell Technologies Reports Security Breach in Customer Solution Centers Platform Dell Technologies has recently announced a significant security breach affecting its Customer Solution Centers platform. This specialized environment is crucial for showcasing solutions to commercial clients. The incident was reportedly orchestrated by the World Leaks extortion group, which successfully infiltrated…
Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Alpha Wellness Announces Permanent Closure Following ‘Devastating’ Cyberattack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 22, 2025 Image: Alpha Medical Centre A small medical provider in Georgia, Ascension Health Services LLC, operating as Alpha Wellness and Alpha Medical Centre,…
Luxury Retail Sector Faces Rising Cybersecurity Threats Following Recent Breach The luxury retail industry is reeling from the recent data breach involving Louis Vuitton, a significant incident in a series of cyber attacks targeting high-profile brands. Since April, a slew of notable companies, including Tiffany & Co., Dior, Adidas, Victoria’s…
In May 2020, an unsettling incident unfolded in Sacramento, California, when homeowner Alfonso Nguyen encountered two deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department at his residence. They accused him of illicit cannabis cultivation and insisted on searching his home. Upon his refusal, one deputy reportedly labeled him a liar and…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Experts Warn That Critical Infrastructure Sectors Are Falling Behind in Cybersecurity Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 22, 2025 Panelists informed a congressional subcommittee that Iranian threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in U.S. operational technology. (Image: Shutterstock) Despite initial advancements…
Recent months have seen a significant surge in cyberattacks targeting well-known retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Victoria’s Secret. This alarming trend has prompted industry experts to advocate for heightened investments in cybersecurity and digital resilience among retail brands. The vast online presence of these companies, coupled with the…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Security Researchers Warn of Widespread Access to Exploit Code by Diverse Hacking Groups Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/Microsoft Recent assessments indicate that hackers have been exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint, primarily to…
Recent Ransomware Attacks Result in Additional Business Closures In a concerning trend within the cybersecurity landscape, two more organizations have succumbed to the pressures of ransomware attacks, underscoring the escalating risks faced by businesses today. The incidents highlight not only the ongoing prevalence of cyber threats but also the devastating…
