The retail sector is increasingly under siege from cybercriminals, facing breaches at an alarming rate that surpasses many other industries. High-profile brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior have recently been victims of these attacks, which may have cost them collectively over $25 million. Additionally, cybersecurity experts at Google have…
MDR and Asset Management Startups Lay Off Significant Portions of Workforce Michael Novinson • November 13, 2025 In a notable trend within the cybersecurity sector, two late-stage startups have announced sweeping layoffs this month, reportedly eliminating double-digit percentages of their employees. These reductions come amidst ongoing economic challenges and a…
Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Breached Password Protection Enhancing password policies is crucial for organizations aiming to fortify their cybersecurity framework. Recent trends have shown that cybercriminals increasingly exploit compromised accounts to breach business-critical environments, posing significant financial and operational risks. This method of account compromise is alarmingly effective and requires far…
Recent investigations have unveiled that Air India, India’s national carrier, was subject to a protracted cyberattack lasting at least two months, in addition to a significant data breach disclosed last month. The attack has been attributed with moderate confidence to APT41, a China-based nation-state threat group known for its sophisticated…
Third-Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Sean Tufts of Claroty Discusses Security Challenges for Critical Infrastructure , Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • November 12, 2025 Sean Tufts, Field CTO, Claroty Recent findings indicate that third-party risks present significant cybersecurity challenges for critical infrastructure providers, potentially leading to…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Understanding the Limitations of Traditional Logging in AI Breach Scenarios Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 11, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In cybersecurity, traditional logs serve as a crucial tool for identifying breaches and understanding their…
Data Breach at Genea Fertility Exposes Sensitive Patient Information A significant data breach at Genea Fertility, one of Australia’s leading IVF providers, has compromised the sensitive medical information of numerous patients, raising serious cybersecurity concerns. Following a cyber attack earlier this year, sensitive data—including medical histories and personal identification details—has…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare State Authorities Highlight Security Lapses Leading to Illuminate Education’s Late 2021 Data Breach Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 10, 2025 Illuminate Education faces a $5.1 million settlement after a cyberattack in late 2021 that compromised data of over 3 million students. (Image: Illuminate) A…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance Pentagon Officially Implements Long-Awaited Cybersecurity Requirements for Vendors Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 10, 2025 Image: Jeremy Christensen/Shutterstock New cybersecurity certification standards for defense contractors and their subcontractors officially took effect Monday, concluding years of deliberation over compliance costs, audit oversight, and supply chain accountability. Related…
