Recent media revelations have unveiled a large-scale supply chain attack that stands as one of the most significant corporate espionage and hardware hacking incidents attributed to a nation-state. A report released by Bloomberg today details the discovery of diminutive surveillance chips, comparable in size to a grain of rice, embedded…
Third-Party Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks Guidance for CIOs on Evading ‘Geopolitical Lock-In’ in AI, Cloud, and Supply Chains Jennifer Lawinski • January 13, 2026 (Image: Shutterstock) In the current geopolitical climate, significant shifts and upheavals are commonplace. Global protests can destabilize governments overnight,…
Recent developments reveal a significant cyber breach affecting ASUS customers, attributed to a sophisticated supply chain attack. Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity company, disclosed parts of this incident last week, though it withheld the complete list of hardcoded MAC addresses embedded in the malicious code targeting specific users. In lieu of…
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…
