A significant cybersecurity incident has come to light involving the Popup Builder plugin used in WordPress, which has been compromised by a malware strain known as Balada Injector. This issue endangers thousands of WordPress websites operating on vulnerable versions of the plugin. Initially documented by Doctor Web at the beginning…
In a significant move today, the United States government filed charges against five individuals linked to a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group known as APT41, as well as two Malaysian hackers. This group is believed to have compromised over one hundred businesses globally, showcasing a sophisticated range of cyber-espionage and financially…
Newegg Faces Data Breach Amid Magecart Attacks In a significant cybersecurity incident, the infamous Magecart hacking group has breached the website of Newegg, a leading U.S.-based retailer specializing in computer hardware and consumer electronics. The attack, which occurred between August 14 and September 18, 2018, allowed hackers to extract credit…
Black Hat, Events Jeff Moss of Black Hat: ‘We’re in a Political Situation, Whether You Like It or Not’ Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 12, 2025 Jeff Moss, founder of Black Hat, speaks at the Black Hat Europe conference in London on December 10, 2025. (Image: Mathew J. Schwartz)…
In a significant development for consumers and business owners alike, AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement due to allegations that it made unauthorized account changes, resulting in customer data breaches. The settlement follows a series of legal claims that many individuals had their personal information compromised, prompting serious…
Security experts have identified multiple vulnerabilities within Bosch BCC100 thermostats and Rexroth NXA015S-36V-B smart nutrunners, which could allow cyber attackers to execute arbitrary code on these devices. The potential risks include unauthorized access and manipulation of device firmware, putting users at risk of significant operational disruptions. Bitdefender, a Romanian cybersecurity…
Recently, the United States government unveiled criminal charges against seven hackers, including five from China and Malaysia, alongside two from Iran and Russia. These developments illustrate a continued focus on global cyber threats as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s efforts to combat cybersecurity risks. Danil Potekhin and Dmitrii…
Equifax Faces £500,000 Fine for 2017 Data Breach Atlanta-based consumer credit reporting agency Equifax has been fined £500,000 by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a significant data breach that occurred in 2017. This breach compromised the personal and financial information of hundreds of millions of customers worldwide, including…
Organizations are increasingly prioritizing the understanding of agentic artificial intelligence and its implications, as highlighted by JoAnn Stonier, the former chief data and AI officer and chief privacy officer at Mastercard. However, traditional governance frameworks often struggle to keep pace with the rapid and intricate cycles of innovation in AI,…
