In a notable statement, the Chinese government announced the arrest of individuals linked to the extensive cyber intrusion targeting the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), asserting that these actions were not sanctioned by the state. The OPM breach, which occurred earlier this year, compromised sensitive information of over…
Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Acting Director Reports Stabilization Following Significant Staff Reductions Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 21, 2026 Image: Orhan Cam/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is actively working to reclaim its mission after encountering significant staffing changes and funding disruptions during a challenging year. This…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Check Point Discovers VoidLink Framework as the First ‘Advanced’ AI-Generated Threat Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 21, 2026 Image: MeshCube/Shutterstock Security researchers at Check Point have identified a significant advancement in the realm of…
Recent findings from Data Breach Claims UK, a specialist in data breach support, have highlighted significant concerns regarding data security within the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS). Over the past three years, NEAS has reported more than 300 data breaches, shedding light on the cybersecurity challenges faced by frontline healthcare…
Government, Industry Specific Germany Prepares Legislation for Enhanced Cyber Defense Strategy David Meyer • January 20, 2026 German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference in Tel Aviv on January 12, 2026. (Image: German Federal Ministry of the Interior) Germany aims to significantly…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CEO Nadav Zafrir Addresses Recent Acquisitions and Shifts in AI Strategy Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 20, 2026 Nadav Zafrir, CEO, Check Point Software (Image: Check Point Software) As organizations increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operational…
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith The Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand, Michael Webster, has initiated an inquiry into the recent cybersecurity breach affecting Manage My Health, a platform widely used for managing personal health information. This breach appears to have compromised sensitive data from approximately 120,000…
Since its emergence in December 2015, SamSam ransomware has evolved into a lucrative venture for cybercriminals, extracting nearly $6 million from its victims. Recent findings from Sophos reveal that the operators of SamSam have garnered over $5.9 million, drawn from 233 targeted victims, with an escalating profit trend averaging approximately…
A cybersecurity firm, Trustwave, is facing legal action from Affinity Gaming, a casino operator based in Las Vegas. The lawsuit alleges that Trustwave conducted an investigation deemed “woefully inadequate” in response to a network breach that exposed the casino’s systems. The action highlights growing concerns regarding the effectiveness of cybersecurity…
