In a significant escalation of cyberattacks on the insurance sector, Aflac, one of the leading U.S. insurance providers, has reported a substantial data breach that likely jeopardizes sensitive personal and health information belonging to customers, employees, and agents. The breach was detected on June 12, amidst a broader trend of…
Massive Data Breach Exposes Over 16 Billion Records: A Serious Warning for Cybersecurity Cybersecurity experts have revealed a staggering discovery, labeling it the ‘mother of all breaches.’ Researchers from Cybernews identified an extensive dataset containing over 30 databases with more than 16 billion individual records, including sensitive information such as…
Critical Infrastructure Security Research Reveals Critical Cybersecurity Gaps in Next-Generation 9-1-1 Systems Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 17, 2025 The introduction of Next Generation 911 systems brings heightened cybersecurity concerns. (Image: zef art/Shutterstock) The transition to Next Generation 911 systems across the United States is advancing more swiftly…
Major Cybersecurity Breach at Zoomcar Affecting Millions Zoomcar Holdings, a prominent peer-to-peer car-sharing platform, has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach that has potentially compromised the data of approximately 8.4 million users. This incident was detected on June 9, 2025, when employees received messages from an unidentified hacker asserting possession of…
A tragic event unfolded in Minnesota early Saturday morning, where a violent spree allegedly led to the assassination of Democratic state representative Melissa Hortman and the murder of her husband, Mark Hortman. The suspect, identified as Vance Boelter, 57, also targeted state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman,…
Recent reports revealed that cybercriminals successfully orchestrated a sophisticated scheme involving bribery, exploiting overseas support agents to extract sensitive customer data from Coinbase. This incident underscores the vulnerabilities that arise when the balance between access and accountability is disrupted, leaving organizations at risk. The breach did not involve advanced hacking…
Government, Industry Specific, Training & Security Leadership Sean Plankey’s CISA Nomination Faces Further Delays Amid Rising Tensions Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 16, 2025 Sean Plankey, nominee for the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sean Plankey to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
Agentic AI, Recruitment & Reskilling Strategy, Training & Security Leadership Agentic AI: Emerging Risks and Opportunities for Cybersecurity Professionals Brandy Harris • June 11, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Artificial intelligence has evolved from a mere tool into an active participant in organizational operations, engaging in tasks like writing code, managing support…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Ocuco and Episource Breaches Impact Health Sector Clients and Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 13, 2025 Ocuco from Ireland and Episource from California recently reported significant data theft incidents to U.S. regulators. (Image: Getty Images) Recent hacking events have…
