Ashley Madison Settles for $11.2 Million Following Data Breach Affecting 37 Million Users Ashley Madison, a well-known online dating platform that targets individuals seeking extramarital relationships, has reached an agreement to pay $11.2 million as a settlement related to a significant data breach that exposed personal information of approximately 37…
Data Breach at Pornhub Sparks Lawsuits Amidst Cybersecurity Concerns Pornhub, one of the leading adult content platforms globally, is facing significant legal challenges following a data breach that compromised user information, including viewing records. These breaches have drawn the attention of plaintiffs who are now suing the company in relation…
Growing Use of AI in Healthcare Raises Security and Compliance Concerns The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is set to expand significantly in 2026, with applications that range from back-office automation to clinical decision support systems. This surge in use cases brings along heightened concerns regarding privacy, security,…
Cloud Security, Security Operations, Video AI Adoption Elevating Hypervisors as Targets, According to Google Cloud’s Jamie Collier Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 29, 2025 Jamie Collier, Lead Threat Intelligence Advisor for EMEA, Google Cloud Recent insights from Jamie Collier, Google Cloud’s lead threat intelligence advisor for the EMEA region, reveal…
On November 8, 2023, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) formally recognized a critical vulnerability in the Service Location Protocol (SLP) by adding it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This entry highlights the agency’s concerns regarding active exploitations of the flaw, which has been assigned the…
Aflac Inc., one of the largest supplemental insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting approximately 22.6 million individuals. Based in Columbus, Georgia, the company, well-known for its distinctive duck mascot, announced in late December 2025 that hackers had accessed sensitive personal and health information,…
Data Breach at Taringa Exposes Millions of User Accounts In a significant cybersecurity incident, Taringa, often referred to as “The Latin American Reddit,” has experienced a massive data breach affecting approximately 28 million users. Reports indicate that login information, including usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords, has been leaked, raising…
Louisiana State Government Targeted in Significant Ransomware Attack The state government of Louisiana recently fell victim to a substantial coordinated ransomware assault, highlighting a growing trend of cyberattacks against critical sectors. This incident forced the shutdown of numerous state agency servers, impacting various essential services including government websites, email systems,…
Equifax Suffers Major Data Breach, Affecting Millions In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within cybersecurity defenses, Equifax—a leading credit reporting agency—has acknowledged a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 143 million individuals in the United States. The breach reportedly occurred between mid-May and July, with…
