Data Breach at Pornhub Sparks Lawsuits Amidst Cybersecurity Concerns Pornhub, one of the leading adult content platforms globally, is facing significant legal challenges following a data breach that compromised user information, including viewing records. These breaches have drawn the attention of plaintiffs who are now suing the company in relation…
Google has announced a significant expansion of its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) to incentivize researchers to identify attack scenarios specifically targeting generative artificial intelligence systems. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance safety and security frameworks surrounding AI technologies. According to Google representatives Laurie Richardson and Royal…
French Authorities Neutralize RETADUP Botnet and Disinfects Over 850,000 Infected Computers In a significant strike against cybercrime, the French National Gendarmerie has successfully dismantled one of the most pervasive botnets, the RETADUP malware, effectively disinfecting more than 850,000 computers globally. This operation unfolded in collaboration with security researchers from Avast,…
In recent months, a series of sophisticated cyberattacks leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) have raised alarms in the technology sector. One particularly concerning incident involved a prompt injection attack against GitLab’s Duo chatbot, wherein malicious code was embedded within a legitimate code package. This exploit not only blurred the lines between…
In a significant breach of cybersecurity protocol, the Swedish government has inadvertently exposed sensitive information from millions of transporters across the country, along with classified military data. This breach not only jeopardizes the privacy of countless individuals but also undermines national security. The Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) has been identified…
Ransomware Attack Exposes Customer Data of Marquis Software Solutions Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 31, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent ransomware attack on Marquis Software Solutions has resulted in significant data breaches affecting multiple financial institutions. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities that can arise when third-party software vendors are…
Three High-Severity Vulnerabilities Found in NGINX Ingress Controller Recently, cybersecurity experts have reported the discovery of three unpatched, high-severity vulnerabilities in the NGINX Ingress controller for Kubernetes. These flaws pose a significant risk, as they can be exploited by malicious actors to access sensitive credentials stored within the cluster. The…
Concerns Rise Over Federal Cybersecurity Amid Shutdown The recent prolonged government shutdown has intensified worries regarding the state of federal cybersecurity, potentially creating vulnerabilities during a time when numerous workers were furloughed. This disruption has exacerbated the longstanding issues of IT backlogs within various government agencies. According to an anonymous…
Significant Ethereum Theft Strikes Veritaseum’s ICO In a troubling development for the cryptocurrency landscape, Veritaseum fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack that resulted in the theft of approximately $8.4 million worth of Ethereum. This incident, which occurred during the startup’s Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on July 23, represents the fourth…
