NEWTOWN, Pa., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has announced an investigation into potential data privacy violations following a recent incident involving Tea Dating Advice, Inc. (referred to as “Tea”). The company disclosed that it became aware of a data breach on July 25, 2025. For those impacted,…
PowerSchool Data Breach: Accountability and Future Safeguards A significant shift has emerged in the aftermath of a major data breach impacting PowerSchool, affecting millions of children, educators, and parents. Despite the conclusion of an investigation into the company’s cybersecurity protocols, a former federal privacy commissioner emphasizes that PowerSchool is still…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Election Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Sean Plankey Faces Election Security Scrutiny in Senate Confirmation Hearing Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 24, 2025 Sean Plankey testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 24, 2025. During his confirmation hearing on July 24, 2025,…
In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, law enforcement agencies globally have successfully dismantled critical online infrastructures associated with the BlackSuit ransomware group. This enforcement action, part of the coordinated initiative dubbed “Operation Checkmate,” has disrupted the group’s operations, particularly their data leak and negotiation platforms. Victims encountering…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Healthcare , Industry Specific Healthcare Sector Targeted by Ransomware Group Interlock, Emerging Since 2024 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 23, 2025 Image: Interlock U.S. officials have raised concerns about the ransomware group Interlock, which has recently targeted a variety of sectors, notably healthcare, using…
Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Alpha Wellness Announces Permanent Closure Following ‘Devastating’ Cyberattack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 22, 2025 Image: Alpha Medical Centre A small medical provider in Georgia, Ascension Health Services LLC, operating as Alpha Wellness and Alpha Medical Centre,…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Experts Warn That Critical Infrastructure Sectors Are Falling Behind in Cybersecurity Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 22, 2025 Panelists informed a congressional subcommittee that Iranian threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in U.S. operational technology. (Image: Shutterstock) Despite initial advancements…
Network Detection & Response, Security Operations Startup Mira Security to Provide Insights on Encrypted Network Traffic and Decryption Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • July 21, 2025 Darktrace has acquired Mira Security, a startup specializing in network traffic visibility, to enhance insights on encrypted network traffic for enterprises in regulated sectors. The…
Meta’s Privacy Lawsuit: A Cybersecurity Perspective In a notable legal development, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a significant lawsuit concerning privacy violations that raises critical questions about cybersecurity practices and data protection. This lawsuit primarily concerns allegations that the social media giant mishandled user data, placing business…
