In today’s digital landscape, businesses of all sizes face a significant threat from cyberattacks. These threats can manifest in various forms, from ransomware and phishing schemes to insider threats and advanced persistent breaches. The inevitability of such incidents underscores the necessity for robust cybersecurity measures, particularly a well-crafted incident response…
During the festive season between Christmas Eve and New Year’s, a new wave of swatting incidents targeted nearly a hundred public figures, including prominent politicians and law enforcement authorities. Among the victims were U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly, as well as…
A recent data breach at PowerSchool, a widely utilized software platform in K-12 education across the United States, has raised significant alarms. This cyber incident has the potential to compromise the sensitive information of more than 45 million students and educational staff, igniting concern among the public and officials regarding…
In a recent roundup of cybersecurity incidents impacting the digital asset space, several noteworthy developments have unfolded, from legal proceedings to regulatory changes and financial penalties. The U.S. criminal fraud trial of Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, is scheduled to commence in January 2026. The case, stemming from the…
Data Breach at Eastern Idaho Public Health Raises Alarms Recent reports confirm that Eastern Idaho Public Health has identified a significant data breach, creating concerns about the integrity of sensitive health information. The breach is tied to insider actions that potentially compromised patient records, raising questions about the security measures…
Between Christmas Eve and New Year’s, a wave of swatting incidents targeted nearly a hundred politicians and law enforcement officials in a coordinated operation. High-profile victims included U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly, Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and Republican…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government US Senate Faces Challenges in Ratifying Controversial UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Widespread Alarm Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 8, 2025 The U.S. Senate’s ratification of the UN cybercrime treaty appears unlikely. (Image: Shutterstock) The incoming Trump administration seems poised to sidestep the contentious United…
Cell C Cybersecurity Incident Raises Concerns Over Data Breaches in South Africa Cell C, a prominent mobile operator in South Africa, has become the latest victim of a cybersecurity incident that has compromised certain aspects of its IT infrastructure. The company has confirmed that an unauthorized party may have accessed…
On Wednesday, security researcher Wladimir Palant exposed significant violations of Google Chrome’s extension submission policies. These policies, designed to protect users, explicitly prohibit third-party developers from manipulating the presentation and ranking of their extensions in the Chrome Web Store. Specifically, Google’s guidelines disallow practices such as duplicating extensions that serve…
