A sophisticated spyware campaign utilizing a rootkit has come to light, wherein cybercriminals disseminate multifunctional malware masquerading as legitimate cracked software or as trojanized applications, often mimicking popular video players, drivers, and even antivirus tools. Known as Scranos, this rootkit malware was initially identified late last year and continues to…
In yet another significant cybersecurity incident, Whole Foods Market, the grocery chain recently acquired by Amazon, has reported a credit card data breach that potentially impacts customers who shopped at specific locations. This announcement came after Whole Foods confirmed that unauthorized individuals accessed credit card information belonging to patrons at…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Europe’s Challenges Extend Beyond Regulatory Revisions Pam Baker • December 19, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A key assumption driving a proposed overhaul of European technology regulations is the belief that excessive bureaucracy hinders the region’s progress…
Facebook has faced scrutiny following revelations about its data sharing practices, including the inappropriate sharing of user data with over 60 device manufacturers such as Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, and Samsung. A detailed report published by The New York Times outlined these partnerships, which aimed to incorporate Facebook features like…
In a troubling revelation, Facebook has acknowledged that it provided various technology companies and app developers with continued access to user data, despite its public assertions in 2015 that such access had been curtailed. This admission offers a rare glimpse into how the social media giant manages personal information within…
Major Data Breach Hits Coupang, Exposing Personal Information of Millions In late 2025, Coupang Inc., a significant player in South Korea’s e-commerce landscape, suffered a substantial cyber breach that compromised the personal data of over 33 million individuals, approximately two-thirds of the country’s population. This incident, often referred to as…
New Supply Chain Attack Method Poses Risks to Java and Android Applications Recent discoveries have exposed vulnerabilities in several abandoned yet widely used libraries within Java and Android applications, particularly through a new supply chain attack method known as MavenGate. This technique allows attackers to exploit domain name purchases, potentially…
Incident of Impersonation Data Breach Raises Alarms Over Cybersecurity Risks On September 4, a privacy specialist at Charter Communications responded to an emergency data request from someone impersonating Officer Jason Corse of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Within minutes, sensitive personal information—including the name, home address, phone numbers, and email address…
Cybersecurity researchers from Koi Security have uncovered a significant espionage scheme orchestrated by a group dubbed ShadyPanda, which has compromised over 4.3 million users of Chrome and Microsoft Edge over the course of roughly seven years. The attackers employed a methodical and deceptive approach by uploading seemingly innocuous browser extensions…
