On Saturday, Hong Kong’s privacy authority confirmed a significant data breach involving approximately 420,000 customers of Louis Vuitton. The breach, which occurred in June, was only reported to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) last Thursday, raising concerns about the timeliness of the notification. Although the…
One year ago today, a problematic software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike resulted in widespread disruptions, affecting millions of computers globally and leading to a cycle of repeated reboots. The financial impact of this incident was comparable to some of the most severe cyberattacks recorded in history. Various estimates suggest…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Bian Lian Cybercrime Group Claims Responsibility for July 2024 Attack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 18, 2025 Image: The Alcohol & Drug Testing Service A Texas-based company focused on workplace drug and alcohol testing has reported that a cyberattack from…
In a significant data breach, the personal details of thousands of Afghans seeking to escape Taliban rule were inadvertently exposed, casting doubt on their potential for compensation. An official spokesperson from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) indicated that the government would “robustly defend” against any legal actions or compensation claims,…
Hackers Leverage Amadey Botnet to Spread Malware via Fake GitHub Accounts In a recent analysis by Cisco Talos, cybersecurity researchers unveiled a concerning trend in the use of public GitHub repositories for distributing malware, specifically through the Amadey botnet. This ongoing campaign appears to be part of a broader malware-as-a-service…
Data Breach Investigation at Anne Arundel Dermatology Raises Privacy Concerns NEWTOWN, Pa., July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated an investigation into data privacy violations stemming from a recent incident involving Anne Arundel Dermatology. The healthcare provider reported a significant data breach that was detected around February…
Topsec and Venustech have been implicated in assisting cyber activities linked to state-sponsored initiatives in China. Notably, Topsec has employed several former Honkers, including the founder of the Honker Union of China. The company’s founder previously stated that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) directed its operations. In 2015, Topsec was…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development , Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Working Group Initiated Following Two Unsuccessful Attempts to Address AI Training Challenges Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • July 18, 2025 The U.K. government initiated its latest discussions between creative owners and the AI…
Missouri Strengthens Cybersecurity Regulations for Insurance Entities In response to rising cybersecurity threats, Missouri has enacted new legislation aimed at enhancing data security protocols for insurance companies and related licensed entities. On July 2, Governor Mike Parson signed into law House Bill 974, known as “The Insurance Data Security Act.”…
