A newly identified malware strain, known as Condi, is leveraging a vulnerability found in TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) Wi-Fi routers to integrate these devices into a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet. This campaign, according to Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, has intensified since late May 2023, marking a significant escalation in cyber threats…
Ashley Madison Data Breach: An Inside Job? Insights from John McAfee In an unprecedented series of events, Ashley Madison has faced a massive data breach impacting millions of its users. The hack, initially attributed to a group identifying themselves as the Impact Team, led to the release of over 10GB…
Amid rising concerns over data privacy breaches and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Australian businesses are feeling the heat to revamp their data management strategies, especially as they mark Data Privacy Day. Recent statistics from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reveal a staggering 532 notifiable data…
Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Claroty CEO Yaniv Vardi Discusses IPO Strategy and Acquisition Growth Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 26, 2026 Yaniv Vardi, CEO, Claroty (Image: Claroty) Claroty, a leader in cyber-physical systems security, has secured $150 million to enhance its understanding of vulnerabilities in industrial physical…
AT&T customers affected by two significant data breaches in 2024 are anticipating the next update from the court that could lead to settlement payments potentially reaching $7,500. This case, estimated at $177 million, has reached a pivotal moment following the completion of its Final Approval Hearing. On January 15, the…
Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Survey Reveals Nearly 60% of Tech Students Would Breach HIPAA for Monetary Gain Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • January 26, 2026 A University of Buffalo study indicates that a troubling number of future IT professionals would compromise patient records for a significant financial incentive. (Image:…
In a significant development regarding privacy practices, AVG Technologies, a prominent antivirus provider based in the Czech Republic, has revealed a new privacy policy that raises considerable concerns for users of its free software. This policy, effective from October 15, allows the company to harvest and monetize user data by…
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In a recent development that recalls the infamous ‘Olympic Destroyer’ cyber attack from the 2018 Winter Olympics, the same group of hackers has emerged once again, this time targeting biological and chemical threat prevention laboratories across Europe and Ukraine, alongside several financial institutions in Russia. The malicious campaign reflects a…
