Recent reports indicate a significant data breach involving Target, the prominent U.S. retail chain. During the busy Black Friday weekend, an estimated 40 million credit and debit card accounts may have been compromised, compelling urgent attention from customers and cybersecurity professionals alike. Given the timing of this incident, it raises…
A significant security breach has jeopardized the private communications of millions following the exposure of an unprotected database. This issue was uncovered by an independent researcher and involves the release of approximately 300 million messages from more than 25 million users of the widely downloaded Chat & Ask AI app,…
Data Breach Update: Cybersecurity Incident Affects Investors In a recent cybersecurity incident, reports have surfaced detailing a targeted attack aimed at investors, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities within the financial technology sector. The attack, linked to a phishing campaign, exploited unsuspecting users, ultimately compromising sensitive data. The breach underscores the persistent threat…
Recent cybersecurity intelligence has revealed a sophisticated exploitation of a patched vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiOS SSL-VPN. This zero-day exploit is believed to have been leveraged by a suspected state-sponsored threat actor associated with China, targeting a government entity in Europe and a managed service provider (MSP) in Africa. Evidence gathered…
Crackas With Attitude Hacking Group Member Sentenced for Targeting U.S. Officials A key member of the notorious hacking group known as Crackas With Attitude has received a five-year prison sentence for his involvement in a series of high-profile cyber intrusions. This group gained notoriety in 2015 for compromising the personal…
In a recent development within the realm of cybersecurity, UpGuard researchers uncovered a substantial data breach involving a publicly accessible database that potentially contained an extensive array of sensitive personal information belonging to Americans. Greg Pollock, director of research at UpGuard, expressed a mix of fatigue and surprise after discovering…
In a striking example of modern cybercrime, a significant data breach has emerged involving three major banks in Israel. The target institutions—Israel Discount Bank, Bank Yahav, and First International Bank of Israel—are reportedly facing threats from a hacker claiming possession of sensitive customer data. This incident underscores a disturbing trend…
Agentic AI, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Addressing Authentication Risks of Agentic AI: Insights from Fraud Specialist David Barnhardt Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • February 18, 2026 David Barnhardt, Strategic Advisor for Fraud and AML, Datos Insights Financial institutions are accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence agents capable…
New AI Data Leak Alert: Over 1 Billion IDs, Emails, and Phone Numbers Exposed A significant data breach has come to light involving the exposure of over one billion personal identifiers, including email addresses, phone numbers, and IDs, raising serious concerns within cybersecurity circles. This incident has not only compromised…