Recent developments in cybersecurity indicate that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) hack may have far-reaching implications. The Associated Press confirmed that hackers successfully breached the computer systems utilized by Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, a significant component of the DNC breach. This incident follows last week’s leak of nearly 20,000 emails…
A significant data breach has recently come to light involving Oracle’s MICROS division, a major provider of point-of-sale (POS) services acquired by the tech giant in 2014. The breach was discovered after employees detected malicious code on the MICROS customer support portal and certain legacy systems, revealing a serious vulnerability…
Cybersecurity Alert: Guccifer 2.0 Claims Latest DCCC Hack In a significant security breach, the hacker known as Guccifer 2.0 recently announced that he has infiltrated the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), following a previous high-profile hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). To substantiate his claim, Guccifer 2.0 released a…
Major Cybersecurity Breach Affects Over 100 German Politicians Germany has experienced one of the most significant hacks in its history, impacting the personal data of more than 100 politicians, including notable figures such as Chancellor Angela Merkel and Brandenburg’s Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke. This cyber event has raised substantial concerns…
Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Insights from Joe Doetzl, Cybersecurity Chief at Hitachi Energy Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • January 9, 2026 Joe Doetzl, Head of Cybersecurity, Hitachi Energy The energy sector is experiencing significant digital evolution to accommodate rising demands for data center power, renewable energy generation expansions,…
As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, medium-sized businesses often underestimate their potential vulnerability. However, recent data reveals that these organizations are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, contrary to the belief that they are too small to attract attention. High-profile breaches involving companies such as Sony and Equifax dominate the headlines, yet the…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime CISA Issues Warning on Increased Cyber Threats Following U.S. Operation in Venezuela Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 8, 2026 Image: Panumas Nikhomkhai/Shutterstock Cybersecurity and national security officials have raised alarms following a U.S. operation in Venezuela, indicating a heightened…
Health records from the Manage My Health platform have been compromised in a recent ransomware attack, impacting numerous patients who are now left in the dark about the status of their information. The platform’s website has repeatedly crashed, and its helpline is experiencing an overload of inquiries, leading to significant…
Yahoo! recently revealed a data breach initially believed to be perpetrated by a “state-sponsored actor” in 2014, impacting at least 500 million user accounts. However, findings from InfoArmor, a cybersecurity firm, challenge Yahoo’s narrative, suggesting that seasoned cybercriminals may have played a significant role in the breach, ultimately selling user…
