Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Survey Reveals Nearly 60% of Tech Students Would Breach HIPAA for Monetary Gain Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • January 26, 2026 A University of Buffalo study indicates that a troubling number of future IT professionals would compromise patient records for a significant financial incentive. (Image:…
Cybersecurity experts are currently grappling with a surge of voice-phishing attacks aimed at single sign-on (SSO) tools. These coordinated efforts have led to instances of data theft and extortion, as various cybercrime groups, including one claiming ties to ShinyHunters, harness sophisticated voice calls and phishing kits to deceive victims into…
A new report has unveiled a previously undocumented malware variant, named EarlyRat, which has been utilized by the North Korean-aligned threat actor known as Andariel in targeted phishing campaigns. This addition enhances Andariel’s already diverse toolkit, marking a notable shift in their operational capabilities. Kaspersky’s latest findings reveal that Andariel…
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Cybersecurity Alert: Ashley Madison Data Breach Exposes Millions of User Passwords Last month, a significant breach of Ashley Madison, the well-known website for casual encounters and extramarital affairs, came to light following the release of nearly 100 gigabytes of sensitive data. While the passwords for approximately 37 million users were…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Indicators Reveal Prolonged Engagement by ‘Sandworm’ Military Intelligence Hackers Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 26, 2026 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks at a press conference on January 15, detailing Russian cyberattacks on Poland’s power grid in late 2025. (Image: Polish…
Nike Investigates Potential Data Breach Amid Cyberattack Claims In a developing story, global sports giant Nike has announced that it is investigating a potential data breach following claims of a cyberattack. This investigation responds to reports suggesting unauthorized access to sensitive data, marking a significant event for the company and…
In a significant report released for 2023, MITRE has unveiled its annual assessment of the Top 25 “most dangerous software weaknesses.” This list is crucial for understanding the vulnerabilities that pose the greatest risk to software systems and applications. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) emphasized the dangers…
After the recent discovery of the VPNFilter malware botnet, researchers have revealed another significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape: Operation Prowli. This extensive operation has already compromised over 40,000 servers, modems, and other internet-connected devices from a diverse array of organizations worldwide. Operation Prowli employs various attack techniques, including the…