A recent case underscores the persistent threat posed by cybersecurity breaches, particularly within government systems. **Konrads Voits**, a young hacker from Ypsilanti, Michigan, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for attempting to breach the Washtenaw County Jail’s computer system. His objective was to manipulate prison records in…
Security Professionals Settle Lawsuit Following Unauthorized Arrest During Courthouse Assessment Two security experts, arrested in 2019 while conducting a sanctioned security evaluation of a courthouse in Iowa, have agreed to a $600,000 settlement in a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and defamation. Gary DeMercurio and Justin Wynn, penetration testers affiliated with…
United Airlines Targeted in Data Breach Linked to China-Backed Hackers In a significant cybersecurity incident, United Airlines has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack attributed to a group of hackers believed to have ties to the Chinese government. This group is notably responsible for several high-profile breaches, including the notorious…
HIPAA/HITECH, Litigation, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Comstar Settles HIPAA Allegations with $75K Payment Related to 2022 Breach Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 29, 2026 Ambulance billing firm Comstar will pay a total of $515,000 to Massachusetts and Connecticut to settle allegations of HIPAA and state data privacy infringements stemming…
Under Armour Data Breach Claims Trigger Alerts for Millions of Users A significant data breach at Under Armour has raised alarms, potentially affecting millions of users who rely on the company’s health and fitness applications. The breach, which has reportedly involved unauthorized access to sensitive user data, serves as a…
New Cybersecurity Vulnerability Discovered in MOVEit Transfer Application Progress Software announced on Thursday that a newly identified security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-35708, affects its MOVEit Transfer application. This revelation comes amidst ongoing cyber extortion efforts by the Cl0p ransomware group, targeting various companies utilizing this application. The vulnerability presents an…
Recent findings from security researchers indicate that some hacking groups have discovered a method to circumvent a critical security feature within Microsoft Office 365, aimed at safeguarding users from phishing and malware threats. Known as Safe Links, this feature is bundled with Microsoft’s Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) and operates by…
Recent discussions among cybersecurity experts highlight serious concerns regarding data privacy in AI-enabled toys, with specific focus on Bondu, a company producing these products. Security researchers Margolis and Thacker have raised alarms over access to sensitive user data, questioning how many employees within these organizations can view such information, the…
In a troubling development for the cybersecurity industry, the globally recognized antivirus provider BitDefender has suffered a data breach that has compromised a segment of its customer data. This incident raises significant concerns about the security protocols in place to protect sensitive user information across the digital landscape. The breach,…