Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Also: Cyber IPOs and the Importance of AI Explainability Anna Delaney (@annamadeline) • May 9, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Michael Novinson, and Chris Riotta This week, ISMG editors examined the implications of a proposed “grand cyber plan”…
Social media has become integral to both personal and professional communication, with platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook serving as vital tools for marketing and engagement. This widespread usage has also rendered these platforms attractive targets for cybercriminals, who exploit their trustworthiness in their phishing schemes. Recent developments in social…
Cybersecurity Breaches Surge Across Africa in Early 2025 In January 2025, numerous African nations faced an alarming rise in cybersecurity breaches, compromising millions of online accounts across the continent. This surge reflects an ongoing struggle with digital security vulnerabilities that many countries are grappling with as they increase their digital…
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has issued a warning to parents and staff regarding a renewed cyber threat linked to a significant data breach involving PowerSchool, a leading education technology provider. The public disclosure, made on Wednesday, follows an earlier incident where PowerSchool admitted to an extortion attempt after…
As incidents of cyberattacks on UK retailers escalate, insurance providers are reevaluating their approaches to cyber insurance tailored for this sector. The surge in both the frequency and complexity of attacks has led underwriters to consider substantial increases in premiums—potentially by as much as 10 percent—or in some cases, to…
Spike in Phishing Attacks: SpyCloud Uncovers Extensive Data Leak Austin, Texas – May 7th, 2025, CyberNewsWire – SpyCloud, a prominent leader in identity threat protection, has unveiled a startling analysis revealing nearly 6 million phished data records harvested from the criminal underground over the past six months. This comprehensive study…
In a significant ruling, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has attained a legal victory in its protracted six-year lawsuit against NSO Group, an Israeli cybersecurity firm known for developing the infamous Pegasus malware. A California jury has imposed a hefty penalty of $168 million on NSO Group for its…
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats continue to escalate, highlighting the importance of staying well-informed. At BreachSpot.com, our dedicated cybersecurity news blog provides timely updates on significant data breaches, ransomware incidents, and pertinent industry trends. We aim to deliver comprehensive coverage, addressing both widespread…
TeleMessage Signal Security Flaws Exposed Amid Breach Investigation The communication application TeleMessage Signal, reportedly utilized by a senior official within the Trump administration for message archiving, has recently become the center of scrutiny following security breaches that have raised alarming concerns regarding its integrity. An investigation is currently underway, with…
