On February 24, 2021, a T-Mobile store was photographed at a shopping mall in Pittsburgh. On August 18, T-Mobile disclosed that customers’ first and last names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license or ID information had been compromised. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Recent Findings Highlight Growing Risks of Data Breaches Beyond Ransomware Mathew J. Schwartz ( euroinfosec) • May 8, 2025 Image: Otto Soglow / Hennepin County Library The landscape of data breaches has grown increasingly complex, with organizations facing not only ransomware…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Geo Focus: Australia Australian Human Rights Commission Exposes 670 Online Forms, Leaving Sensitive Information Exposed for Over a Month Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • May 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Australian Human Rights Commission has reported a significant data breach involving unprotected online complaint forms, which…
Countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Canada have implemented cyber regulations mandating organizations impacted by ransomware attacks to disclose these incidents within a set timeframe. Generally, the reporting window is between 48 to 72 hours, depending on the specific regulatory requirements of each nation. This…
Dior Faces Ransomware Attack, Potential Data Breach Raises Concerns In a troubling development for the fashion industry, French luxury brand Dior has reportedly suffered a ransomware attack. Hackers are believed to have gained unauthorized access to the company’s internal servers, putting sensitive customer data at risk. Early reports indicate that…
3rd Party Risk Management, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific NHS Encourages Cybersecurity Commitment from Suppliers Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 15, 2025 Image: Chris Dorney/Shutterstock The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is urging its suppliers to adopt voluntary cybersecurity measures aimed at mitigating the risk of disruptive cyberattacks.…
The financial impact of data breaches is climbing alarmingly. By the close of 2025, estimates suggest the average cost of a data breach may surpass USD 4 million, with a staggering figure of approximately USD 4.86 million already being reported worldwide in 2024. Heightened frequency in data leaks and cyberattacks…
Google Alerts U.S. Retailers to Potential Threat from Scattered Spider Cybercriminals Google’s Threat Intelligence unit has released a critical advisory for U.S. retailers, warning them of the imminent risk posed by the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider. This group is suspected of orchestrating a range of significant cyberattacks targeting…
Cybersecurity Spending, Healthcare, Industry Specific HHS Secretary Addresses Congress on Proposed FY 2026 Budget Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • May 14, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, testified in hearings regarding the HHS budget cuts and fiscal strategies. (Image: U.S. House…
