Massive Data Breach in Hillsborough County Exposes Billions of Passwords HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A significant data breach has emerged, with researchers from Cybernews reporting that approximately 16 billion passwords have been leaked online, marking one of the largest incidents of its kind in history. The scale of this breach…
Cybercriminal Landscape Shifting as DragonForce Targets RansomHub Affiliates Recent developments in the cybercrime realm have emerged, with the hacking group DragonForce reportedly targeting affiliates of RansomHub in a move that raises concerns over the stability within the ransomware ecosystem. Genevieve Stark, head of cybercrime analysis at Google Threat Intelligence Group,…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response, Ransomware SafePay Ransomware Responsible for Extended System Outage Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • July 7, 2025 Ingram Micro headquarters in Irvine, California, captured on July 9, 2022. (Image: Shutterstock) Ingram Micro, a leading global technology distributor, has confirmed that its internal systems were…
In a troubling development, Qantas has reported that it is currently the target of an extortion attempt following a significant cyberattack that may have compromised the personal data of approximately 6 million customers. This alarming situation came to light when Qantas confirmed that a potential cybercriminal has reached out, prompting…
Qantas Confirms Contact from Alleged Hacker Amid Massive Data Breach Qantas Airways has disclosed that it has been contacted by an individual claiming responsibility for a data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. This breach has attracted the attention of federal law enforcement authorities who…
NEW YORK, July 6, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a law firm located in suburban Philadelphia, is probing data privacy issues stemming from a recent data breach at Columbia University. The institution became aware of the breach around June 24, 2025, which has raised significant concerns regarding the…
Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management Windows 11 Revamp Means No Kernel Access Required for Third-Party Security Tools Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • June 30, 2025 Image: Shutterstock “All of the endpoint security features you’ve come to expect, without that pesky kernel-level access,” summarizes…
Texas Agency Discloses Data Breach Affecting Thousands of Individuals In a recent announcement, a Texas state agency has revealed that it has experienced a significant data breach, potentially impacting thousands of individuals. The breach was made public through an official notice, highlighting concerns about the security of personal information held…
Leadership & Executive Communication, Security Awareness Programs & Computer-Based Training, Training & Security Leadership The Need for a Focused Approach to Cybersecurity Awareness Programs Brandy Harris • July 2, 2025 Image: Shutterstock As organizations brace for Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, now is the critical time to strategize initiatives. Annually,…