Recently, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into several digital platforms, including Rumble, Quora, and WeChat, as part of a broader initiative to ensure compliance with state laws aimed at safeguarding children from online exploitation. The inclusion of these platforms surprised some privacy experts, who typically expect social…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare USR Holdings Faces HIPAA Settlement Following Breach Affecting Nearly 3,000 Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 9, 2025 Federal regulators have sanctioned USR Holdings for a HIPAA breach involving data deletion that impacted nearly 3,000 patients. (Image: USR Holdings) USR Holdings, a behavioral…
In a notable development that has implications for remote work security, a popular time tracking application has inadvertently exposed the screens of its users to public viewing. This alarming breach highlights the inherent vulnerabilities in digital tools that many remote workers rely upon for productivity. Reports suggest that the incident…
Recent reports reveal that rogue elements within the advertising industry are potentially exploiting some of the world’s most well-known applications to extract sensitive geolocation information on a large scale. This data is reportedly ending up with a location data firm, Gravy Analytics, known to have previously sold this information to…
A significant cyberattack attributed to the Ukraine Cyber Alliance Group has severely crippled the computer network and data infrastructure of Russian Internet Service Provider, Nodex. The company’s management has disclosed that approximately 90% of its systems—comprising essential documents and applications—were compromised in what appears to be a sophisticated malware attack.…
Cado Security Acquisition Enhances Darktrace’s Cybersecurity Capabilities Darktrace, an established player in the cybersecurity sector, has announced plans to acquire Cado Security, a cloud forensics and automation startup founded by James Campbell, who previously led PwC’s incident response division. The acquisition, aimed at bolstering Darktrace’s multi-cloud security offerings, is poised…
Massive Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Information in Education Sector PowerSchool, a California-based provider of educational software, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting millions of students and their families across the United States. This breach exploits vulnerabilities within PowerSchool’s platform, which is widely used by educational institutions for managing student…
Networks utilizing Ivanti VPNs are currently facing significant threats from sophisticated hackers exploiting a critical vulnerability that grants them complete control over network-connected devices. Ivanti, the hardware manufacturer, disclosed this vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-0283, alerting customers on Wednesday that it is actively being targeted by attackers. This flaw affects the…
Digital Identity, Government, Industry Specific Concerns Rise Over Potential Disruption of Biden’s Cybersecurity Initiatives Under Trump Administration Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 9, 2025 The Biden administration is preparing a cybersecurity executive order amid an uncertain political landscape. (Image: Shutterstock) As the Biden administration approaches its conclusion, it is poised…
