Ticketmaster to Pay $10 Million for Cyber Intrusions Against Rival In a significant development in cybersecurity and corporate ethics, Ticketmaster has agreed to pay a $10 million fine after it was charged with unauthorized access to the computer systems of a competitor, CrowdSurge, between 2013 and 2015. This incident involved…
A recent security incident involving an AI image creator startup has revealed alarming vulnerabilities, with an unsecured database exposing over a million user-generated images and videos. The majority of the compromised content consisted of explicit material, including sensitive and troubling depictions of minors. This breach raises significant concerns about user…
Cryptocurrency Exchange Bithumb Hacked, $19 Million Stolen Bithumb, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in South Korea, has confirmed that hackers accessed its systems and siphoned off nearly $19 million in digital assets. The breach, acknowledged by the company yesterday, underscores ongoing vulnerabilities faced by cryptocurrency platforms, despite advancements in security…
Cyber Insurance, Data Privacy, Data Security Bankrupt Firm Intends to Utilize Settlement Funds for Cyber Claims Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 5, 2025 Cyber insurers have consented to repurchase $16.5 million in unused cyber coverage from the bankrupt genetics company 23andMe, now operating as Chrome Holding. (Image: 23andMe) In…
Persante Health Care Data Breach Under Investigation by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity, Persante Health, a provider of diagnostic testing services, has reported a data breach that has prompted an investigation by the law firm Levi & Korsinsky, LLP. The breach raises…
In its February 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has issued fixes for 73 security vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem, including two zero-day flaws currently under active exploitation. Among these vulnerabilities, five have been categorized as Critical and 65 as Important, while three have a Moderate severity rating. This release also…
Arrest of Suspect in Pipe Bomb Case Near US Capitol Signals Breakthrough Amid Ongoing Concerns for Cybersecurity Federal agents announced the arrest of Brian J. Cole Jr., a 30-year-old resident of Woodbridge, Virginia, charged with planting pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol complex on January 5, 2021. This arrest represents…
The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, has disclosed a significant data breach affecting personal information of approximately 1.3 million individuals, including current and former faculty, students, staff, and applicants. The university confirmed in a brief announcement that an unauthorized external entity compromised one of its web…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, CISO Trainings, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Enterprises Are Reimagining Organizational Roles, Risk Management, and Skillsets in the AI Race Jennifer Lawinski • December 5, 2025 Organizations are reassessing how CIO and CISO leadership should function in response to regulatory pressures and AI innovation. (Image:…
