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…
Hyundai AutoEver America, LLC (HAEA), a key IT services provider for the Hyundai Motor Group, has confirmed a data breach that occurred in early 2025, potentially affecting personal information related to approximately 2.7 million vehicles and their owners. In response, the company is offering two years of complimentary credit monitoring…
Massive Data Breach at Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis Exposes Customer Information In a significant cybersecurity incident, Hyundai Motor Group has confirmed a severe data breach affecting the personal information of approximately 2.7 million customers. This breach primarily concerns the subsidiaries Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, which have reported potential exposure of…
Mergers and acquisitions are a fundamental aspect of the business landscape, where companies often come together to strengthen market positioning or enhance profitability. However, the intricate nature of these transactions involves numerous challenges, particularly when it comes to integrating business processes and management systems. An increasingly pressing issue in today’s…
Professional Certifications & Continuous Training, Training & Security Leadership Master the Fundamentals, Seek Guidance, and Cultivate Soft Skills in Cybersecurity Brandy Harris • November 5, 2025 Image: Shutterstock My entry into the cybersecurity field mirrored my approach to significant career decisions—by remaining open to opportunities. This mindset has proven advantageous…
Recent investigations by cybersecurity experts at Forescout Vedere Labs have uncovered extensive vulnerabilities in routers produced by DrayTek, placing both residential and enterprise users at risk. The discoveries reveal over a dozen security flaws that could enable malicious actors to gain control over these routers, thereby compromising networks of affected…
Global Data Leak Exposes Millions Still Relying on Weak Passwords In a troubling revelation for cybersecurity, a recent report has found that millions of individuals worldwide are still employing weak and easily hackable passwords as of 2025. The analysis, conducted by Comparitech, examined over two billion passwords that were leaked…
