Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Governance, Data Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Alleges LinkedIn Breached Privacy Laws and User Contracts Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock This week, a LinkedIn user based in California has initiated a class action lawsuit against the professional networking platform, alleging violations…
NEW DELHI: The notorious ransomware group known as Bashe has claimed responsibility for a breach of ICICI Bank’s database, one of India’s most prominent banking institutions. Reports circulating on the dark web indicate that the hackers have imposed a ransom deadline of January 24, 2025, threatening to release sensitive customer…
Massive Data Breach Strikes North American Education Sector A significant data breach affecting North America’s education system has come to light, potentially marking one of the most extensive cybersecurity incidents of 2025. The breach was orchestrated against PowerSchool, a cloud-based software provider headquartered in Folsom, California, which serves approximately 16,000…
Ransomware Threats Persist as Undetected Hackers Lurk in Corporate Networks In a growing concern for IT and cybersecurity professionals, the fear of unseen hackers infiltrating corporate networks remains prevalent. A recent investigation by Hanover Research highlights that the presence of unrecognized security vulnerabilities is a leading anxiety among networking experts.…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: CLS Global Pleads Guilty to Wash Trading Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Information Security Media Group compiles weekly updates on cybersecurity incidents in the realm of digital assets. Recent highlights include the Trump token generating significant…
The BASHE ransomware group has reportedly compromised the database of ICICI Bank, a prominent player in India’s private banking sector, and has claimed responsibility for the incident. This alarming breach has come to light on the dark web. The hackers have issued a ransom deadline of January 24, 2025, threatening…
In late November, researchers Curry and Shah disclosed critical security flaws within Subaru’s Starlink service, prompting the automaker to implement fixes swiftly. However, they caution that these vulnerabilities are merely the latest examples in a broader pattern of web-based security issues affecting numerous automobile manufacturers. Their findings highlight that similar…
A relatively obscure ransomware group known as Bashe, which may have ties to the notorious LockBit syndicate, has recently executed a cyberattack targeting ICICI Bank, a significant player in the Indian financial sector with a global footprint. Reports indicate that Bashe successfully infiltrated the bank’s systems and exfiltrated a portion…
Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH, Industry Specific HHS’ Privacy Rule Update Limits Use, Disclosure of Reproductive Health PHI Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 22, 2025 Image: Getty Images In a significant legal challenge, the Biden administration’s HIPAA Privacy Rule, which restricts the disclosure of reproductive health information, is facing pushback from the…
