On Wednesday, Apple announced a comprehensive series of updates for its iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and Safari browser, addressing vulnerabilities that were stated to be actively exploited in the wild. Among these updates are two critical zero-day flaws involved in a mobile surveillance effort dubbed Operation Triangulation, which has been…
Recent cybersecurity developments have unveiled a sophisticated IoT botnet malware known as VPNFilter, which has reportedly compromised over 500,000 routers and storage devices globally. This malware is believed to be the product of a state-sponsored group based in Russia, indicating not just technical proficiency but also a targeted intent towards…
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Ashley Madison Data Breach: An Inside Job? Insights from John McAfee In an unprecedented series of events, Ashley Madison has faced a massive data breach impacting millions of its users. The hack, initially attributed to a group identifying themselves as the Impact Team, led to the release of over 10GB…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Cisco Research Highlights the Impact of AI on Data Privacy and Governance Jennifer Lawinski • January 27, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Recent findings from Cisco’s 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark Study reveal significant transformations in enterprise data privacy and governance. The study…
Amid rising concerns over data privacy breaches and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Australian businesses are feeling the heat to revamp their data management strategies, especially as they mark Data Privacy Day. Recent statistics from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reveal a staggering 532 notifiable data…
A significant security vulnerability has been uncovered in the “Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce” plugin, which is actively utilized on over 30,000 websites. This critical flaw enables potential attackers to access the accounts of users who have left items in their shopping carts. This includes not only standard customers but…
Major Takedown of VPNFilter Botnet: An Ongoing Cyber Threat In a significant development in the cybersecurity landscape, the U.S. government has successfully dismantled a critical domain linked to the VPNFilter botnet, which has reportedly compromised over 500,000 routers and network-attached storage devices worldwide. This sophisticated malware campaign, first identified by…
Cybersecurity firm ESET has reported a new data-wiping virus targeting Polish power plants, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirming that the attack was successfully thwarted, avoiding any loss of public power. Poland has narrowly escaped a potential energy crisis following what has been described as one of the most significant…