Recent reports indicate a significant data breach involving a massive database of 272 million email addresses and passwords from leading email providers, including Gmail, Microsoft, and Yahoo. This sensitive information is currently being offered for sale on the Dark Web for a mere price of less than one dollar. The…
In a significant legal development, Peter Yuryevich Levashov, a 38-year-old from St. Petersburg, Russia, has pleaded guilty to a series of serious charges, including computer crimes, wire fraud, conspiracy, and identity theft in a U.S. federal court. This admission marks the culmination of a long investigation into Levashov, known for…
Advanced SOC Operations / CSOC, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Funding of $1.2B to Enhance Federal Market Engagement and R&D in Generative AI Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • January 15, 2026 Leonid Belkind, Co-founder and CTO of Torq (Image: Torq) Torq, a hyperautomation startup established by…
A notable case in cybercrime has recently concluded with the sentencing of Ruslans Bondars, a Latvian hacker known for creating the counter-antivirus service “Scan4You.” Bondars received a 14-year prison sentence after being convicted in federal court for multiple cyber offenses. His actions have drawn significant attention from law enforcement and…
RSAC Conference Welcomes Jen Easterly as New CEO Amid Industry Transformation Jen Easterly, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity with extensive experience in both public and private sectors, has been appointed as the new CEO of the RSAC Conference, commonly referred to as RSAC. Previously, Easterly served as the director of…
In 2023, the rise of cyber attacks targeting e-commerce platforms has accelerated, largely driven by the shift toward omnichannel retail and the proliferation of API interfaces. As threat actors continuously seek to exploit these vulnerabilities, it underscores the critical necessity for regular security testing and real-time monitoring to swiftly identify…
In a notable incident highlighting vulnerabilities even among high-profile figures, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently fell victim to a cyber breach that compromised his Twitter and Pinterest accounts. This situation underscores the importance of stringent cybersecurity practices in managing online identities, especially for individuals in pivotal roles within the technology…
Leadership & Executive Communication, Training & Security Leadership Scenario Planning: Enhancing Cyber Resilience Amid Geopolitical Disruptions Jennifer Lawinski • January 14, 2026 CIOs and technology leaders need to understand their organizations’ responses to geopolitical disruptions, emphasizing scenario planning as a vital strategy. (Image: Shutterstock) While IT organizations have established plans…
The cybersecurity landscape has been shaken by alarming reports of a massive data breach involving over 32 million Twitter accounts. An unidentified hacker, reportedly operating from Russia, has placed these credentials for sale on the dark web market for a significant sum, specifically 10 Bitcoins, which equates to over $5,800.…
