Attorneys associated with ClassAction.org are currently investigating the potential for filing a class action lawsuit stemming from a significant data breach involving the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). The breach is reported to have compromised the sensitive personal information of over 67,000 individuals, according to a statement…
Storm-2372, a Russian state-backed APT group, utilizes device code phishing to circumvent Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), targeting sectors including government, technology, finance, defense, and healthcare. Recent research by cybersecurity analysts at SOCRadar has uncovered an evolving tactic employed by the notorious Russian advanced persistent threat group, Storm-2372. This group has demonstrated…
The frequency of ransomware attacks has intensified in recent months, driven primarily by cybercriminals employing increasingly aggressive tactics such as double and triple extortion. These strategies compel victims not only to pay a ransom to regain system access but also to prevent the public disclosure of sensitive stolen data. A…
Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Laboratory Services Cooperative Reports Breach Affecting 1.6 Million Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 11, 2025 A medical testing laboratory serving Planned Parenthood clinics across 31 states reports that a hacking incident has impacted 1.6 million patients and associated individuals. (Image: Getty…
Data Breach at Gilead Sciences Raises Concerns for Affected Individuals Attorneys associated with ClassAction.org are currently exploring the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit following a significant data breach at Gilead Sciences, a prominent biopharmaceutical company. Their inquiry has been prompted by reports of compromised personal information, and they…
Security and privacy experts are preparing for renewed concerns regarding Recall, an AI feature being integrated into Windows 11 that captures screenshots, indexes user activity, and stores this data every three seconds. First unveiled in May 2024, Recall faced widespread criticism from security professionals who highlighted that it could serve…
Seven Schools Set for Event Launch in April and May BCR Cyber, a prominent provider of cybersecurity training and job placement solutions, has partnered with the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) to announce a series of ribbon cutting events at Maryland’s community colleges. These events mark the initiation of…
Active Directory, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Microsoft Issues Warning: Domain Controllers Used by Ransomware Hackers to Deliver Malware Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 11, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) Microsoft has alerted organizations that ransomware groups are increasingly targeting Active Directory (AD) domain controllers to escalate privileges within compromised networks. This…
Western Sydney University (WSU) has reported two significant security incidents that compromised personal information of its community members, raising concerns over data protection practices. This Australian institution is recognized for its diverse educational offerings, serving a student population of approximately 47,000, with over 4,500 permanent and temporary staff. WSU operates…
