NEW DELHI: The notorious ransomware group known as Bashe has claimed responsibility for a breach of ICICI Bank’s database, one of India’s most prominent banking institutions. Reports circulating on the dark web indicate that the hackers have imposed a ransom deadline of January 24, 2025, threatening to release sensitive customer…
Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare, Industry Specific Seven Texas Health and Human Services Employees Terminated Following Data Breach Affecting 61,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 22, 2025 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is alerting 61,000 individuals to a breach involving insider access over three years. (Image:…
In recent weeks, school boards across Canada, including some of the nation’s largest, have reported a significant data breach involving PowerSchool, a third-party service used by K-12 institutions to manage student data. Investigations into this cyber incident are ongoing, revealing that student information dating back several decades may have been…
Cybersecurity Breach Impacts Virginia Schools: Expert Insights CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A recent cybersecurity breach has compromised the information of students across multiple school divisions in Virginia, prompting heightened concerns about data security among educators and parents alike. In the wake of this incident, Ryan Wright, a cybersecurity expert at the…
Blacon High School, situated on the outskirts of Chester, has faced significant disruption due to a recent ransomware attack, forcing administrators to temporarily close its doors. Initially scheduled to reopen two days after the incident on January 19, 2025, ongoing investigations suggest that the school’s recovery will take longer than…
Homepage > News > Business > Turkey enhances digital identity; AI anticipated to mitigate security breaches Turkish officials have announced a renewed commitment to advancing their national digitization initiatives by utilizing blockchain technology in their digital identity framework. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance national security…
On September 26, 2023, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 12,000 individuals. This incident underscores the serious vulnerabilities associated with critical infrastructure entities, particularly in the realm of aviation safety and security. As the digital landscape…
Government, Industry Specific Experts Warn Biden’s Cybersecurity and Tech Initiatives Face Instability Under Trump’s Leadership Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 17, 2025 Experts suggest Biden’s cybersecurity initiatives will be challenged as new leadership grapples with escalating cyber threats. (Image: Shutterstock) A month before President Joe Biden assumed office, catastrophic breaches…
As the United States intensifies efforts to eliminate Chinese influence from its telecommunications networks, Jessica Rosenworcel, the outgoing Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), emphasizes the necessity for robust oversight in the telecommunications sector. This call for vigilance comes in light of the recent “Salt Typhoon” hacking campaign,…
