Emergence of Chaos Ransomware: A Shift in Threat Landscape Recent investigations by Talos have revealed that Chaos ransomware may be a rebranding of the previously known BlackSuit ransomware, or it could be operated by some of the former BlackSuit affiliates. This assessment arises from notable parallels in encryption methods, the…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Evolving Tech Standards and Regulatory Actions: What’s Hindering Full Access? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 25, 2025 Despite improvements, patients continue to face challenges accessing their health data. (Image: Getty Images) Recent advancements in technology standards and federal regulations have eased patients’ access to…
The AT&T data breach in 2024 was among the most significant cybersecurity events of the year. AT&T/CNET In 2019 and again in 2024, AT&T faced substantial data breaches, impacting the personal details of its customers. To address these issues, the company is preparing to offer a significant settlement, open to…
In April 2025, Hackread.com reported that the Medusa ransomware group had successfully breached the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), demanding a ransom of $4 million. Following this claim, NASCAR has confirmed that its systems were compromised, corroborating Hackread.com’s initial findings. Medusa Ransomware’s leak site on the dark…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Hacking Tactics Linked to Retail and Airline Breaches Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 25, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A group of adolescent cybercriminals known as Scattered Spider has recently targeted VMware hypervisors, successfully infiltrating corporate environments through Active Directory. This emerging threat landscape has led…
PowerSchool Data Breach: Accountability and Future Safeguards A significant shift has emerged in the aftermath of a major data breach impacting PowerSchool, affecting millions of children, educators, and parents. Despite the conclusion of an investigation into the company’s cybersecurity protocols, a former federal privacy commissioner emphasizes that PowerSchool is still…
Clorox Suffers Major Data Breach Linked to IT Service Provider Negligence In a significant cybersecurity incident, The Clorox Company reported devastating breaches in 2023 that highlight severe vulnerabilities in IT service management. The breach resulted in an estimated financial impact of $380 million, undermining the company’s data integrity and network…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Clorox Takes Legal Action Against IT Vendor Over Security Breach Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • July 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Information Security Media Group reports on significant cybersecurity incidents each week. Recently, Ukrainian authorities arrested a suspected admin of the Russian-speaking cybercrime…
Significant Data Breaches Impact AT&T Customers: $177 Million Settlement Proposed AT&T has confirmed that sensitive information belonging to its current and former customers was compromised in two major data breaches, one occurring in 2019 and another in 2024. In light of these incidents, the telecommunications giant has opted to address…