Amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny, Nigeria is facing a significant increase in data privacy violations, raising alarm bells about the security of personal information in the digital age. Recent findings from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have revealed a troubling trend: unauthorized data access, identity theft, and questionable practices involving…
Leonard Wall: A Leader in Cybersecurity and Observability Leonard Wall stands as a prominent figure in the realm of cybersecurity and digital transformation, boasting over two decades of specialized experience in observability, enterprise architecture, and cloud security. Currently serving as an Observability Advisor at Splunk, he plays a pivotal role…
Title: Major Data Breach Hits Community Health Center, Inc., Affecting Over a Million Patients In a recent cyber incident, Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), a federally qualified health center based in Connecticut, has reported a significant data breach following a sophisticated cyberattack. On January 2, CHC detected unusual activity that…
Live Webinar: Insights into Ransomware Preparedness In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, the looming threat of ransomware remains a pressing concern for businesses of all sizes. As cybercriminals continue to refine their tactics, understanding the precursors to these attacks becomes crucial for effective defense strategies. A live webinar titled "What…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Confirms Data Breach Linked to Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has notified a group of employees that their personal information was compromised during a cyberattack in May 2023, which was conducted by attackers affiliated with the Russian government. This breach specifically targeted HPE’s Office 365…
The Rising Tide of Data Breaches: A Call for Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures In recent years, the alarming trend of data breaches has underscored the urgent need for businesses to prioritize privacy and data protection. As organizations increasingly rely on digital platforms for their operations, the safeguarding of sensitive information has…
The Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) has recently fallen victim to a significant cyberattack, resulting in the breach of its systems and the extraction of sensitive data. Cybersecurity firm Resecurity reported the incident, indicating that the attackers exploited a vulnerability in a web application via SQL injection techniques. The compromised…
ICAO and ACAO Compromised: Cyberespionage Threats Target Aviation Safety Experts Pierluigi Paganini February 05, 2025 The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a key UN agency, is currently assessing a major security breach that raises alarms about the integrity of its systems and the confidentiality of its personnel’s data. In a…
Rhode Island Public Benefits System Suffers Major Cybersecurity Breach In a significant cybersecurity incident, over half of Rhode Island’s population may have had their sensitive data compromised in the RIBridges breach, which was disclosed on December 13 by Governor Dan McKee’s office. Approximately 650,000 residents, including individuals enrolled in public…
