Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, GRC Cybersecurity Compliance Vendor A-Lign Plans Global Expansion With Backing From Hg Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • July 8, 2025 Hg, a private equity firm based in London, has acquired a majority stake in A-Lign, a cybersecurity compliance vendor headquartered in Tampa,…
This article was originally published in Rest of World, which focuses on technology’s effect outside the Western world. A significant data breach has exposed approximately 16 billion login credentials, endangering users of major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Google, and Apple to potential fraud and identity theft. The compromised data, found…
Recent discussions among cybersecurity experts reveal significant concerns regarding the proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule. Samantha Jacques from McLaren Health and Stephen Goudreault of Gigamon emphasized that while some modifications are reasonable, others present substantial challenges for timely implementation if the federal regulators proceed with the current draft…
The leadership of the US government’s Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is undergoing a significant change this month, as Rick Muller, the current head, transitions to a position within the quantum computing industry, according to sources close to the matter. This shift in leadership coincides with a broader initiative…
Cybersecurity analysts are urging Australian citizens to remain alert after a significant breach involving Qantas, in which hackers accessed a third-party call center associated with the airline. The incident, which has affected nearly six million customer records, has prompted Qantas to collaborate with cybersecurity professionals and governmental bodies to ascertain…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Iranian-Linked Hackers Claim to Have Obtained 100GB of Emails from Trump’s Inner Circle Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 2, 2025 A Tehran billboard depicting ballistic missiles aimed at Israel, dated May 3, 2024. (Image: saeediex/Shutterstock) Recent warnings from national security analysts indicate…
Qantas Airlines Suffers Major Data Breach Affecting 6 Million Customers In a significant cybersecurity incident, Qantas Airlines has reported a data breach impacting approximately 6 million customers. The breach reportedly occurred due to unauthorized access to customer data, sparking concerns about the security of sensitive information within the airline industry.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity This Is Not the Malicious Code You’re Looking For: AI Malware Attempts Deception Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • July 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent analysis by security researchers has unveiled a notable instance of a…
U.S. federal agencies have issued a warning regarding potential cyberattacks orchestrated by hackers linked to the Iranian government. These attacks are expected to focus on industrial control systems at water treatment facilities and other vital infrastructure in retaliation for recent military actions by Israel and the United States. A cybersecurity…
