Epworth Healthcare, a private hospital group in Victoria, Australia, has reportedly been impacted by a data breach attributed to the ransomware group known as Global Group. This group has allegedly released 40 gigabytes of data purporting to be stolen from Epworth, Melbourne Private Hospital, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, among…
By Xiumei Dong · June 9, 2025, 3:51 PM EDT In a troubling development for the legal sector, law firms have emerged as lucrative targets for cybercriminals, with incidents of data breaches reaching unprecedented levels in 2024. A recent analysis by Law360 Pulse highlights that despite extensive investments in cybersecurity…
Healthcare organizations generally recognize the importance of having a response plan in place for ransomware attacks, but the effectiveness of such plans often hinges on detailed preparation, according to Rick Doten, vice president and CISO of health plans at Centene Corp. In a recent interview, Doten emphasized that critical elements…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, researchers have identified what could be the largest single-source breach of Chinese personal data, with more than 4 billion user records exposed through an unsecured database. This incident raises alarms about potential invasions of privacy, surveillance, and the risk of data misuse, as the leaked…
In 2023, it was reported that security researchers at Trend Micro successfully utilized ChatGPT to generate malicious code through engagement with the AI as if it were a security analyst and penetration tester. This process enabled the model to produce sophisticated PowerShell scripts based on extensive databases of known malicious…
James Young Senior Consultant, Strategic Services, Google Cloud Security James Young, a seasoned Senior Strategic Security Consultant based in Toronto, Ontario, brings over 25 years of deep expertise in the cybersecurity domain. His career encompasses vital areas such as architecture, incident response, operations, and risk management, showcasing a comprehensive grasp…
Securing Tomorrow: The Transformative Role of AI in Cybersecurity The rapid evolution of technology has generated a complex and ever-shifting landscape in the field of cybersecurity. Recent incidents highlight how artificial intelligence (AI) is not only bolstering defense mechanisms but also being exploited by adversaries in attacks on various organizations.…
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…
