The landscape of dark web marketplaces, or darknet markets, continues to expand annually, presenting significant challenges for law enforcement agencies striving to disrupt these illicit networks. Cybercriminals utilize these underground platforms for trading hacking tools, compromised data, and other sensitive information acquired through various cyberattacks. Sophisticated hackers are increasingly selling…
Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Patch Management Board Members Announce Launch of ‘CVE Foundation’ to Secure Program’s Future Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 16, 2025 Board members of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program, previously managed by Mitre, have launched the CVE Foundation to secure the program’s…
Data Breach Exposes Approximately 1.6 Million Individuals’ Personal Information at Landmark Admin In a significant cybersecurity incident, Landmark Admin, a Texas-based third-party administrator for life insurance and annuity companies, has reported a considerable data breach impacting an estimated 1.6 million individuals. Initially believed to have affected around 800,000, an updated…
The notorious anonymous image board 4chan, long embroiled in controversy, has faced a significant challenge following a series of outages that raised concerns around potential hacking. Known for its unfiltered posts where users often share offensive or extremist content, 4chan has a history of being linked to troubling events, including…
The intersection of marketing and compliance in the healthcare sector has become increasingly complicated, especially as organizations strive to engage consumers in a data-driven environment. With the growing reliance on data analytics to enhance marketing strategies, healthcare marketing teams are under significant pressure to produce results while navigating the legal…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Geo Focus: Asia Malware Operating in Memory Disguises Itself, Evading Endpoint Detection Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • April 15, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has resumed its activities with a new campaign utilizing a memory-resident remote…
Krafton Addresses Data Breach Allegations Amid Legal Challenges in India Seoul/New Delhi: South Korean gaming company Krafton has firmly rejected recent allegations concerning data breaches and the unauthorized sale of user information, following findings from its internal investigation which indicate no substantiation for these claims. The response comes during ongoing…
The U.S. Treasury Department has taken a significant step in the ongoing examination of communication practices among high-ranking officials by submitting a timeline of messages retrieved amidst growing scrutiny. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as outlined by his acting general counsel, was made aware of a preservation memo on March 26.…
The Risks of Immediate System Shutdown Following Cyberattacks In the aftermath of a cyberattack, the instinctive response for many organizations is to power down compromised systems in an attempt to curb the damage. While this approach may seem practical, it often complicates recovery efforts and generates unforeseen consequences that could…
