The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has confirmed it is probing incidents linked to potential data breaches affecting customers of the telecommunications giant MTN. This investigation comes in response to a cybersecurity event that allegedly led to unauthorized access to the personal data of select MTN users. The DPC has emphasized…
The landscape of cybersecurity is evolving rapidly, fueled by the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). As businesses leverage AI to streamline operations, cybercriminals are similarly exploiting this technology to enhance their tactics, particularly in tax fraud and scams associated with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). AI-Enhanced Phishing Attacks on the…
Verizon Business Releases 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report: Alarming Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region Verizon Business has unveiled its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), drawing attention to a significant rise in system intrusions within the Asia-Pacific region. The report indicates that a staggering four out of five data breaches…
Government, Industry Specific Cybersecurity Agency Refutes Claims of Imminent Buyout Deadlines Amid Workforce Concerns Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 25, 2025 False buyout claims unsettle CISA as staffing reductions and leadership departures accelerate. (Image: Shutterstock) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially dismissed recent reports suggesting an impending…
The Interlock ransomware group has announced the theft of 20TB of sensitive patient information from DaVita Healthcare, claiming to have released 1.5TB of the data to the public while offering the rest for sale. This breach encompasses the personal details of millions of patients. DaVita, a prominent healthcare provider, now…
Data Breach Affects Millions at Blue Shield of California Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health insurance organization, has announced a significant breach of its members’ personal information, likely due to a misconfiguration or an insider threat. The incident has impacted over 4.7 million members, leading to unauthorized access by…
The age-old adage, “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t,” often implies that familiarity with risks is preferable. However, in the realm of cybersecurity, this perspective presents significant pitfalls. The “devils” we are familiar with are known vulnerabilities—documented flaws in software and applications that are on the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Experts Caution on White House AI Initiative: Innovation Gains Shadowed by Data Risks Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 24, 2025 Deployment of AI in education significantly increases cybersecurity vulnerabilities for K-12 institutions. (Image: Shutterstock) The proposal from U.S. President Donald…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has unveiled its Internet Crime Report for 2024, highlighting a remarkable escalation in losses attributed to cybercrime, which now stand at approximately $16.6 billion. This staggering sum stems from a wealth of complaints received by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), which operates as…
