On November 8, 2023, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) formally recognized a critical vulnerability in the Service Location Protocol (SLP) by adding it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This entry highlights the agency’s concerns regarding active exploitations of the flaw, which has been assigned the…
Aflac Inc., one of the largest supplemental insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting approximately 22.6 million individuals. Based in Columbus, Georgia, the company, well-known for its distinctive duck mascot, announced in late December 2025 that hackers had accessed sensitive personal and health information,…
Data Breach at Taringa Exposes Millions of User Accounts In a significant cybersecurity incident, Taringa, often referred to as “The Latin American Reddit,” has experienced a massive data breach affecting approximately 28 million users. Reports indicate that login information, including usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords, has been leaked, raising…
Louisiana State Government Targeted in Significant Ransomware Attack The state government of Louisiana recently fell victim to a substantial coordinated ransomware assault, highlighting a growing trend of cyberattacks against critical sectors. This incident forced the shutdown of numerous state agency servers, impacting various essential services including government websites, email systems,…
Equifax Suffers Major Data Breach, Affecting Millions In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within cybersecurity defenses, Equifax—a leading credit reporting agency—has acknowledged a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 143 million individuals in the United States. The breach reportedly occurred between mid-May and July, with…
Professional Certifications & Continuous Training, Recruitment & Reskilling Strategy, Training & Security Leadership Job Seekers Must Exhibit Good Judgment and Trustworthiness Beyond Technical Skills Brandy Harris • December 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Cybersecurity interviews can often be misinterpreted by candidates, regardless of their level of experience. Many approach these…
The Korea Consumer Agency has mandated SK Telecom, South Korea’s leading mobile carrier, to provide compensation to users impacted by a recent cybersecurity breach, representing a pivotal regulatory action in the telecom sector. The agency’s decision follows a class-action complaint from affected parties who allege that their personal information was…
Cybercriminals Innovate Their Strategies: A Growing Threat to Sensitive Data Recent developments in cybersecurity indicate a significant uptick in cybercriminal activity, characterized by increasingly sophisticated techniques targeting sensitive information across various sectors. Cyber adversaries are continuously evolving, adapting their methods to exploit vulnerabilities in systems that handle critical data, including…
The healthcare sector faces escalating risks from third-party security threats, a concern that has intensified with the rising implementation of artificial intelligence by vendors. Rick Doten, an independent consultant and former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of a prominent managed healthcare organization, emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to rigorously…
