The hacking group known as “Crackas With Attitude” has garnered significant attention for its high-profile attacks on U.S. intelligence services. Most notably, the group was responsible for exposing sensitive information regarding approximately 29,000 federal officials, including 20,000 FBI agents and 9,000 members of the Department of Homeland Security, during a…
Data Breach at Orange: 1.3 Million Customers Affected In a significant cybersecurity incident, French telecommunications giant Orange has reported a second major data breach within a span of just three months. This latest attack has resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to 1.3 million customers from its online…
As the mid-February compliance deadline looms for new regulations aimed at aligning federal laws governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records with HIPAA, treatment facilities supported by federal funding are facing crucial uncertainties. Legal expert Aleksandra Vold, a partner at the law firm BakerHostetler, emphasized that several significant questions…
Bitly, a leading URL shortening service, is currently grappling with a significant data breach that puts user account credentials at risk. In a blog post released yesterday, the company alerted its users that their account details may have been compromised in an incident involving potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.…
Merav Vered Vice President, GRC & Strategic Initiatives, Vendict Merav Vered holds the position of Vice President for Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) and Strategic Initiatives at Vendict. In this role, she plays a pivotal part in overseeing the GRC team while developing methodologies that integrate seamlessly with Vendict’s…
Transforming Contracts in the Wake of Data Privacy Legislation The Indian hospitality sector is currently experiencing a profound reassessment of its contractual agreements, catalyzed by the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. Hotel operators are pursuing renegotiations of existing contracts with global partners and booking platforms,…
Sean Tufts: Championing Cybersecurity in Industrial Sectors Field CTO, Industrial, Claroty Sean Tufts stands at the forefront of cybersecurity, renowned for his extensive expertise in industrial security. As the Field Chief Technology Officer at Claroty, he combines comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity practices with strong leadership in go-to-market strategies, driven by…
A significant data breach has emerged, as a cybercrime organization known as ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for leaking over two million personal records reportedly stolen from Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). This incident marks an escalation of last year’s data breaches, creating a serious privacy crisis for…
Rising Cybersecurity Threats and AI Governance Issues Highlighted in FICCI–EY Risk Survey Recent findings from the FICCI–EY Risk Survey 2026, released on February 8, illustrate escalating risks that Indian businesses face, chiefly stemming from cybersecurity breaches, inadequate governance of artificial intelligence (AI), and increasing scrutiny under India’s data protection laws.…
