Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Governance & Risk Management , Government CTO Matthew Fraser Discusses the Longevity of AI Initiatives Amid Leadership Changes Jennifer Lawinski • December 10, 2025 Matthew Fraser, NYC CTO, outlines AI strategies at The AI Summit in Manhattan. (Image: Jennifer Lawinski) As New York City…
(December 11, 2025, 04:29 GMT | Official Statement) — According to MLex, South Korea’s privacy regulator has imposed a total fine of 300 million won (approximately $203,000) on 2K Games, a prominent US game company, and the Busan International Financial Promotion Center (BIFC) over serious data breaches. The Personal Information…
Mexican financial institutions are currently being targeted by a sophisticated spear-phishing campaign that deploys a modified variant of the open-source remote access trojan known as AllaKore RAT. This attack has been attributed to an unidentified financially motivated actor based in Latin America, with the campaign having been operational since at…
A recently released report by Check Point Research reveals a resurgence of cyberattacks linked to a cyberespionage group said to be affiliated with the Kazakh and Lebanese governments. This group has revisited a 13-year-old backdoor Trojan, modifying it for current use against various sectors. Known as Dark Caracal, the hackers…
A newly emerged AI image creation startup has come under fire for leaving its database exposed, resulting in the unauthorized access of over a million user-generated images and videos. Alarmingly, the majority of the leaked content includes explicit material, with some instances involving minors. This breach raises significant concerns regarding…
Marriott International Discloses Major Data Breach Affecting 500 Million Guests Marriott International, the largest hotel chain globally, has reported a significant cybersecurity breach involving its subsidiary, Starwood Hotels. Unknown hackers accessed a guest reservation database, compromising the personal information of approximately 500 million guests. This incident underscores the increasing sophistication…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare Inotiv Updates SEC on Ongoing Evaluation of Cyberattack Impact Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 10, 2025 Inotiv Inc. recently informed federal regulators and investors of its ongoing assessment of the financial and operational ramifications following an August cyberattack. (Image: Inotiv) Inotiv, a contract…
Coupang’s CEO Resigns Following Massive Data Breach Affecting Millions Coupang, a leading e-commerce platform in South Korea, announced the resignation of its CEO, Park Dae-jun, after the company disclosed a significant data breach. This incident has reportedly impacted approximately 34 million individuals—around 66 percent of South Korea’s populace. In a…
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of the Phobos ransomware family named Faust. This iteration was documented by Fortinet FortiGuard Labs, which detailed its dissemination method involving a Microsoft Excel document (.XLAM) that contains a VBA script capable of executing malicious actions. The attack initiates when the victim opens…
