Cyber Attack on Deutsche Telekom: A Guilty Plea from a Key Suspect A 29-year-old man, identified by authorities as “Daniel K.,” has pleaded guilty in a German court to charges related to the hacking of over one million Deutsche Telekom routers. This incident marks a significant breach in the telecommunications…
A significant cybersecurity breach has been reported involving the theft of thousands of Social Security numbers from a New York state agency. The incident centers around a subcontractor who had been engaged in computer infrastructure upgrades for the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance, which oversees the evaluation of Social Security…
Explore topics like Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management, and Machine Identities. Presented by Optiv + CyberArk 60 Minutes As the lifespan of digital certificates dwindles to a mere 47 days, traditional manual processes struggle to keep up with the crucial demands of modern machine identity management. Tasks once…
This article has been updated to include additional technical insights into the hacking campaign. Amazon’s latest security advisory indicates that a Russian-speaking hacker orchestrated a sophisticated cyber campaign utilizing generative AI services, successfully breaching over 600 FortiGate firewalls across 55 nations within a short span of five weeks. This alarming…
As the demand for web applications grows, particularly those delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS), businesses worldwide heavily rely on these platforms. SaaS solutions are pivotal in transforming operational efficiencies across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and education. However, while many Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) in startups grasp the…
Major Cyber Espionage Campaign Identified, Targeting Government and Academic Sectors Security analysts have uncovered a significant cyber espionage initiative primarily directed at personnel within government, defense, and academic institutions across various nations. This campaign is attributed to a threat group connected to Iran, with comprehensive findings detailed in a report…
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…