As the March Madness tournament wraps up, complete with exhilarating games and memorable highlights, fans are now revisiting their brackets in the wake of crowned champions. While the fervor of the tournament diminishes, the associated cybersecurity risks remain a pressing issue, particularly as cybercriminals seek to capitalize on high-stakes opportunities…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Oracle Refutes Cloud Breach Claims, Attributes Hack to Outdated Servers Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • April 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles reports on cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. Recent highlights include…
Data Breach Exposes Millions: DISA Global Solutions’ Security Incident Affects Residents in Rhode Island and Massachusetts On April 22, 2024, DISA Global Solutions, a provider of background checks and drug testing, uncovered a significant data breach that resulted in the exposure of personal information for millions of individuals, including 14,241…
Global cybersecurity alerts have long been issued to protect various devices, from personal computers and smartphones to servers and IoT devices. However, a serious warning is emerging: reports suggest that China may launch advanced cyber attacks on the submarine cables beneath the South China Sea, potentially leading to significant disruptions…
Data Breach Notification: Blue Shield of California’s PHI Incident Linked to Google Analytics Misconfiguration In a significant data breach notification, Blue Shield of California has informed its members that their protected health information (PHI) may have been inadvertently shared with Google for advertising purposes for nearly three years. This breach…
Significant Cybersecurity Breach Hits Morocco’s National Social Security Fund Earlier this month, Morocco experienced one of its most severe cybersecurity incidents, targeting the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS), the government body that oversees social benefits for private-sector employees. The breach has compromised the personal data of approximately two million…
Ransomware Attack Targets Sensata Technologies, Compromising Critical Data In a significant cybersecurity incident, Sensata Technologies, a major manufacturer specializing in sensors and electrical components for vital applications, fell victim to a ransomware attack over the weekend of April 6, 2025. This attack led to the unauthorized access and theft of…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Incident Reporting Low, Government Study Finds Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 10, 2025 The British government has reported a concerning increase in ransomware attacks against organizations within the U.K., despite a notably low rate of incident reporting among victims. This…
NEWTOWN, Pa., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a leading national class action law firm, is currently investigating allegations of data privacy breaches involving the United Domestic Workers of America, AFSCME Local 3930 (UDW). On or around January 17, 2025, UDW identified unauthorized activity within its IT…
