Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Ravin Academy’s Data Breach Exposes Identities of Over 1,000 Participants Chris Riotta ( @chrisriotta) • October 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent revelations from a cyber training facility affiliated with Iranian intelligence have exposed sensitive personal information of over 1,000 individuals enrolled in…
Critical Infrastructure Security Everest Extortion Group Targets Dublin Airport Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A Russian data extortion group named Everest has threatened to release 1.5 million records allegedly obtained from Dublin Airport. This threat follows an investigation into a cybersecurity breach that originated from a…
Recent findings from cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a targeted campaign likely aimed at entities in Southeast Asia utilizing a novel form of Linux malware, identified as “FontOnLake.” This malware is designed to facilitate remote access for its operators, gather credentials, and serve as a proxy server. The cybersecurity firm ESET,…
Agentic AI AI-Powered Threats Require AI-Driven Defense Sarah Banks • October 17, 2025 Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a significant force in the cybersecurity arena, enhancing the capabilities of defenders while simultaneously equipping attackers with unprecedented tools. Malicious actors are increasingly utilizing agentic AI to execute sophisticated, autonomous attacks…
Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority for Business Owners: A Call to Action Amid Rising Threats In today’s digital landscape, the importance of safeguarding online passwords cannot be overstated. If you’ve paused to think about your last password update, it’s likely been far too long, underscoring a widespread issue: cybersecurity often…
The Rise of Cybersecurity Threats: A Call for Action In recent years, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern for businesses worldwide. Forecasts for 2023 predict that the total cost of cybercrime will soar to approximately $8 trillion, highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures across various sectors. Despite…
On a day marked by significant developments, Montana’s insurance commissioner launched an investigation into a considerable data breach affecting the state’s largest health insurer. Concurrently, a group of attorneys initiated a class-action lawsuit in Helena, alleging that this corporation neglected to inform its customers of the breach and failed to…
Cybersecurity experts have identified a critical vulnerability in the PostgreSQL open-source database system, potentially allowing unprivileged users to manipulate environment variables. This security flaw, categorized as CVE-2024-10979, carries a CVSS severity score of 8.8, indicating significant risks associated with its exploitation. Environment variables serve as user-defined settings that enable programs…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) The Vulnerability of Airport Baggage Systems Shaun Waterman • October 24, 2025 Image: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock The airport baggage carousel, often viewed as an inconvenient fixture, represents a significant security concern when perceived through the lens of military strategy. Within such…
