On Wednesday, two companies revealed alarming updates regarding significant data breaches, indicating that a vast number of individuals had their sensitive information compromised during incidents that transpired over the summer. Allianz Life Insurance Company amended its regulatory filings to confirm that 1.49 million clients had their data accessed on July…
Security Flaws Detected in VMware Aria Operations Broadcom has announced the release of critical security updates addressing five vulnerabilities within VMware Aria Operations and Aria Operations for Logs. Industry experts are raising alarms about the potential for these flaws to be exploited by malicious actors seeking unauthorized access or sensitive…
A Hive ransomware incident recently targeted an unspecified organization, leveraging vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server known as “ProxyShell” to conduct a swift attack that culminated in network encryption within 72 hours of initial compromise. This information was shared by Nadav Ovadia, a security researcher from Varonis, in a detailed post-mortem…
Government, Industry Specific US Cyber Defense Agency Experiences 65% Furlough Rate Amid Federal Government Shutdown Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 1, 2025 Image: Hamara/Shutterstock The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is facing unprecedented challenges as the U.S. government shutdown results in a furlough of approximately 65% of its staff.…
Investigation Uncovers Vulnerable Routers Used in Smishing Campaigns Recent investigations reveal a coordinated smishing operation leveraging unsecured router infrastructure, highlighting a concerning vulnerability within the landscape of cybersecurity. According to researchers from Sekoia, this campaign exemplifies how easily accessible technology can facilitate impactful phishing scams, raising alarms about the potential…
NEWTOWN, Pa., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a prominent national class action law firm, has initiated an investigation into data privacy violations linked to a breach at Motility Software Solutions, Inc. (“Motility”). The company first detected the security incident around August 19, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged…
Rise in Vulnerabilities Exploited in the Wild: Insights for Business Owners In 2024, a notable surge in reported exploited vulnerabilities has been recorded, with 768 identified CVEs actively exploited, marking a 20% increase from the 639 CVEs tracked in the preceding year. This statistic highlights a concerning trend for organizations…
The FBI has issued a warning regarding the BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), which has reportedly impacted at least 60 organizations globally since its debut in November 2021. This sophisticated malware, also referred to as ALPHV or Noberus, is notably the first ransomware developed using the Rust programming language, renowned for its…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime ENISA Reports Significant Rise in Nation-State Hacking Over Last Year Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has revealed a worrying trend: nearly all EU member states have faced cyberattacks linked to nation-state…
