Cyberhaven Data Breach Exposes User Information Due to Compromised Chrome Extension In a recent cybersecurity incident, hackers compromised an employee of Cyberhaven, a data protection firm, leveraging their access to potentially siphon off sensitive user information. The breach was confirmed by the company in a statement circulated to its affected…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Regulations Aim to Protect Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries David Perera (@daveperera) • December 27, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. federal government has finalized a set of regulations that will restrict the bulk transfer of sensitive data regarding Americans to foreign nations, particularly China and…
Cybersecurity Breaches in 2024: A Year of Alarming Vulnerabilities and Evolving Threats In 2024, the field of cybersecurity became a focal point as noted cases of unprecedented sophistication and destructive capability emerged, emphasizing the vulnerabilities present in our rapidly digitalizing world. High-profile incidents, ranging from ransomware assaults that incapacitated essential…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance HHS Proposes New Encryption and Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare Organizations Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 27, 2024 Recent high-profile breaches have targeted sensitive healthcare data. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is intensifying its digital security measures in response to…
In a significant security breach that has raised alarms in the cybersecurity community, a massive data leak involving the Volkswagen Group has come to light. This incident has compromised sensitive information regarding the movements of approximately 800,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners. Reports indicate that the exposed data includes not only…
Volkswagen Suffers Major Data Breach Affecting 800,000 EV Owners Volkswagen (VW), the globally recognized automotive manufacturer, has experienced a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 800,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners. This incident, which raises alarms about data privacy, has exposed sensitive information including geographic location…
Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Unauthenticated Attackers Exploiting Malicious Packets to Crash PAN-OS Software Mathew J. Schwartz ( euroinfosec) • December 27, 2024 Attackers have been crashing Palo Alto Networks firewalls by sending “malicious packets,” the company cautioned. (Image: Shutterstock) Palo Alto Networks, a leading provider of cybersecurity…
The Breach Chronicles of 2024: An Analysis of Unlearned Lessons In 2024, the inadequacies of digital security were laid bare as numerous high-profile breaches unfolded across various sectors. Despite years of experience with cybersecurity incidents and an increased awareness of potential threats, organizations repeatedly faltered, leaving millions at risk. This…
In the near future, your biometric data may replace traditional passports for international travel. Historically, passports have served as essential travel documents for centuries, with their standardized forms emerging prominently after World War I as a mode to bolster security against espionage. Despite their significance, criticisms of passports being outdated…
