Encryption & Key Management, Governance & Risk Management, GRC Visibility Gaps Increase Risk of Certificate-Driven Outages Sandhya Michu • January 2, 2026 Kevin Weiss, CEO, Sectigo The landscape of Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates is evolving dramatically, with lifespans predicted to shrink to just 47…
Recent trends indicate an alarming shift towards insider threats, as attackers increasingly resort to bribing support agents, manipulating insiders, or exploiting outsourced personnel. This method is being seen as more economical and discreet compared to the complexities involved in deploying zero-day exploits. Cybercriminals are broadening their attack vectors, specifically targeting…
A medium-severity vulnerability has emerged within Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM), posing significant risks to administrative account security. This flaw enables potential attackers to reverse-engineer an administrator’s password, potentially leading to a complete account takeover. According to Sharon Brizinov from Claroty, under specific circumstances, an assailant could leverage the flaw to…
New Malware Alert: U.S. Authorities Warn of North Korean Cyber Threat The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI have issued a joint warning regarding a new malware variant being utilized by the North Korean hacking group known as Hidden Cobra. This group, also referred to as Lazarus…
Data Breach at DocuSign: Cybersecurity Concerns Grow Amidst Phishing Attacks In recent cybersecurity developments, while attention was diverted to the WannaCry ransomware scare, two significant data breaches have come to light. DocuSign, an industry leader in electronic signature solutions, has confirmed a breach within its email systems, coinciding with another…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Aflac’s Cyber Breach May Stand as the Largest Health Data Breach in the U.S. for 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 2, 2026 Aflac is notifying 22.65 million individuals about potential data theft following a June 2025 hacking incident. (Image:…
In July 2025, Covenant Health, a healthcare organization based in New England, disclosed a significant data breach. Initially reported to have impacted 7,864 patients, subsequent investigations revealed that nearly 500,000 individuals were affected by the incident. This spike in figures highlights a vast compromise of sensitive information across Covenant Health’s…
Recent investigations have unveiled that state-sponsored threat actors from Russia and China are exploiting a known security vulnerability in the WinRAR archiver software for Windows, as part of their cyber operations. These attacks indicate a pronounced shift towards utilizing established vulnerabilities to bolster operational success. The vulnerability, referenced as CVE-2023-38831,…
The realm of cybersecurity is increasingly complex, and organizations are feeling the strain of evolving threats. Unlike a simple product that could resolve all security issues, the reality is that cybersecurity requires continuous adaptation. Cyber attackers consistently innovate, crafting new tools and techniques, while vendors focus on advancements to detect…
