Cybersecurity Landscape in India: Increasing Breach Incidents and Evolving Threats India’s rapid digital transformation is opening doors to unprecedented opportunities, while simultaneously exposing organizations to escalating cybersecurity threats. In 2024, the country experienced significant breaches: 95 organizations reported data incidents, positioning India as the second most targeted nation for cyberattacks…
Massive Leak Exposes 4 Billion User Records, Marking the Largest Known Breach of Chinese Personal Data Pierluigi Paganini June 07, 2025 Cybersecurity experts uncover a staggering 4 billion user records exposed online, potentially linked to the surveillance of Chinese citizens. A recent investigation led by cybersecurity researcher Bob Dyachenko, in…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Government Supreme Court Decision Overturns Lower Court’s Injunction David Perera (@daveperera) • June 6, 2025 Image: Bill Perry/Shutterstock In a significant legal shift, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) access to American citizens’ data held by the Social Security Administration…
In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has been significantly influenced by high-profile groups such as Lizard Squad, whose activities stirred considerable discussion within the industry. Despite criticism from security experts regarding the media’s depiction of Lizard Squad as “sophisticated,” the impact of their Christmas attack was undeniable. Such incidents serve…
In the first quarter of 2025, India, China, and the United States emerged as the leading targets for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, as reported by cybersecurity firm StormWall. Notably, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region accounted for over half of all global attacks, indicating a significant shift in the landscape…
North Face, Cartier, and Next Step Healthcare have recently fallen victim to a series of cyberattacks that have compromised customer data. This article delves into the tactics employed by attackers and examines the broader implications for retail security. High-end jeweler Cartier and outdoor gear retailer The North Face are the…
Vanta, a provider of compliance automation tools, has reported a significant software bug that inadvertently exposed private customer data to other users, affecting hundreds of clients. This critical security incident emphasizes the vulnerabilities found in specialized compliance platforms. The announcement from Vanta highlights a serious cybersecurity flaw involving the unintended…
Recent developments in the financial sector have ignited a contentious debate regarding the potential modification of cybersecurity disclosure regulations among U.S. banks. Major banking institutions are advocating for changes that would allow them to keep information about cyberattacks and data breaches confidential, a move that poses significant implications for consumer…
In March 2023, Latitude Financial, a non-bank lender, fell victim to a significant cyber-attack that compromised approximately 7.9 million driver license numbers along with other personal information. This incident raises serious concerns regarding the security measures in place at financial institutions and highlights the potential vulnerabilities within non-bank lending operations.…
