FBI Probes Gawker Media Hacking Incident The FBI has initiated an investigation into a significant cyber breach affecting Gawker Media, following an attack attributed to a group called Gnosis. Reports indicate that FBI agents engaged with Gawker Media’s CEO, Nick Denton, on Monday, shortly after the hacking incident rendered the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Identity & Access Management Also: AI and Machine Identity Risks; Europe’s Push for Digital Sovereignty Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • February 20, 2026 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Tom Field, and Mathew Schwartz This week, a panel of four…
In Guernsey, the primary method for organizations to identify data breaches in the previous year was through the vigilance of their employees. According to data from the Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA), 80 out of 250 reported personal data breaches were identified by staff members. Additionally, 58 breaches…
Microsoft has recently escalated the severity rating of a previously patched security vulnerability from September 2022, now classifying it as “Critical.” This update follows findings that the vulnerability poses risks of remote code execution, significantly heightening its threat level. Identified as CVE-2022-37958 with a CVSS score of 8.1, the issue…
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Recent reports have revealed troubling connections between a federal informant and the management of the Incognito dark web market, which is alleged to have facilitated the sale of fentanyl-laced pills linked to a confirmed death. This investigation comes amid a broader examination of Jeffrey Epstein’s relationships with Customs and Border…
An anti-Islamist organization, the English Defence League (EDL), has issued a warning to its members following a significant data breach that exposed sensitive information online. This incident saw the release of hundreds of names and addresses belonging to the group’s supporters after hackers successfully infiltrated a site associated with the…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management, Remote Workforce Encouraging Thorough Verification of Candidates’ Identities Greg Sirico • February 20, 2026 An AI-manipulated image showcasing the deceptive capabilities used by certain North Korean workers. (Image: KnowBe4) Remote IT workers from North Korea present an intricate challenge for employers. Known…
Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Limited PayPal Customers In February 2026, PayPal publicly acknowledged a data breach that compromised sensitive personal information of a small group of its customers. The breach is associated with individuals who had applied for PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loans. Although the company asserts that…