In 2022, the global landscape of data security was notably affected by surging inflation, with one exception: the illicit market for stolen data. According to recent analysis by blockchain firm Chainalysis, ransomware payments plummeted by more than 40% compared to the previous year as organizations became increasingly reluctant to satisfy…
The Medusa ransomware group has publicly disclosed 186.36 GB of compressed data, which they allege was stolen from Comcast Corporation, a prominent global media and technology entity based in the United States. As highlighted in an earlier report by Hackread.com, the group claimed to have infiltrated Comcast in late September…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Envoy Air Reports Data Compromise Linked to Clop Ransomware Campaign Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • October 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles a summary of significant cybersecurity incidents globally. Recent reports reveal that the Qilin group did…
Google recently announced that its AI-driven fuzzing tool, OSS-Fuzz, has successfully uncovered 26 vulnerabilities in multiple open-source code repositories. Among these is a medium-severity flaw identified in the widely used OpenSSL cryptographic library. The open-source security team from Google highlighted in a blog post, shared with The Hacker News, that…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the United States has highlighted the urgent need for government agencies to address known cyber vulnerabilities. In a recent announcement, the agency published a comprehensive catalog containing vulnerabilities identified from major tech companies including Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, and Google. These vulnerabilities are…
The Universe Browser is garnering attention for promoting itself as the “fastest browser,” with claims that it safeguards users from privacy breaches and helps them avoid danger. However, recent investigations reveal a more complex and troubling reality. According to insights from Infoblox, a network security company, the browser is connected…
OpenAI announced on Friday that a vulnerability in the Redis open source library led to the unintended exposure of personal information and chat titles belonging to users of its ChatGPT service earlier in the week. This incident, first identified on March 20, 2023, permitted certain users to access snippets of…
A substantial dataset comprising over 183 million stolen usernames and passwords has been integrated into the online resource Have I Been Pwned (HIBP). Dubbed the “Synthient Stealer Log Threat Data,” this significant compilation is not merely a leak from a single entity; rather, it constitutes a vast array of information…
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $850,000 In a significant move following a data breach incident, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle litigation linked to the unauthorized exposure of sensitive patient information. This settlement underscores the ongoing challenges that…
