NSO Group’s Efforts for Reintegration Amidst Ongoing Cybersecurity Concerns The Israeli spyware company NSO Group, notorious for its sale of specialized hacking tools, has been blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Commerce since 2021. Despite this challenging environment, investigations reveal the firm’s efforts to re-establish its presence in the U.S.…
Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Laboratory Services Cooperative Reports Breach Affecting 1.6 Million Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 11, 2025 A medical testing laboratory serving Planned Parenthood clinics across 31 states reports that a hacking incident has impacted 1.6 million patients and associated individuals. (Image: Getty…
T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement: Key Updates for Affected Customers In 2021, T-Mobile experienced a significant data breach that compromised the sensitive information of approximately 76 million customers. As part of the fallout from this incident, the telecommunications giant agreed in 2023 to a settlement totaling $350 million to compensate those…
As the March Madness tournament wraps up, complete with exhilarating games and memorable highlights, fans are now revisiting their brackets in the wake of crowned champions. While the fervor of the tournament diminishes, the associated cybersecurity risks remain a pressing issue, particularly as cybercriminals seek to capitalize on high-stakes opportunities…
Significant Cybersecurity Breach Hits Morocco’s National Social Security Fund Earlier this month, Morocco experienced one of its most severe cybersecurity incidents, targeting the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS), the government body that oversees social benefits for private-sector employees. The breach has compromised the personal data of approximately two million…
Professional Certifications & Continuous Training, Training & Security Leadership, Video Academics Map Out Comprehensive Cyber Education for Future Defenders in the Age of AI April 9, 2025 Keith Martin, Professor of Information Security, Royal Holloway University Cybersecurity education should transcend the mere use of tools; it must equip students with…
Robert Cottrill, Technology Director at digital transformation firm ANS, discusses the critical balance between the advantages of AI and the risks it imposes on data security and privacy, with a specific focus on large enterprises. The UK Government is significantly boosting its investment through the AI Opportunities Action Plan, propelling…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) The Inadequacy of Isolation for OT Network Safety Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • April 9, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) The disruption of fuel supplies due to extended lines at gas stations across the American Southeast in May 2021 served as a critical…
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a vital arm of the United States Treasury Department responsible for supervising currency transactions within the federal banking landscape, has reported a substantial data breach involving its email infrastructure. In an announcement made recently, the OCC informed Congress that this security…
