Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Millions In early June 2025, Qantas Airways, Australia’s largest airline, fell victim to a significant cyberattack that compromised the personal information of approximately 5.7 million customers. Following a thorough investigation, the airline has clarified the extent of the breach, correcting its initial estimate of…
In a recent incident highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the hiring processes of large corporations, the McDonald’s recruitment platform, powered by the AI chatbot Olivia from Paradox.ai, has come under fire for significant security flaws. Olivia, responsible for screening job applicants, gathering information, and administering personality tests, inadvertently exposed sensitive applicant…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Settlement Follows Federal Investigation Into Data Leak and Ransomware Attack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 8, 2025 Image: Deer Oaks Behavioral Health A Texas-based mental healthcare provider has incurred a fine of $225,000 due to its negligence in conducting a comprehensive risk analysis. This…
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…
