The rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity continues to face formidable threats, with Zero-Day attacks remaining among the most concerning. These attacks target previously unidentified vulnerabilities in software or hardware, leaving vendors with no opportunity to patch them before they are exploited by malicious actors. Their clandestine nature makes Zero-Day attacks…
Australian Regulator Sues FIIG Securities for Inadequate Cybersecurity Measures Following 2023 Data Breach In a significant move highlighting the increasing accountability of financial institutions regarding cybersecurity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated legal action against FIIG Securities Limited. The lawsuit claims that the Brisbane-based investment firm failed…
As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) progress, cybercriminals are similarly enhancing their methods. AI-driven cyber threats have increasingly demonstrated sophistication, employing complex algorithms to execute targeted assaults, evade conventional security frameworks, and exploit vulnerabilities within systems. Businesses and individuals must proactively adopt strategies that incorporate AI insights to thwart these…
In 2024, a wave of cyberattacks targeting prominent brands underscored the vulnerabilities inherent in organizations, regardless of their size or industry. By the close of the second quarter, the United States witnessed an alarming 1,000% rise in data breach victims, drawing attention to the urgency for enhanced cybersecurity measures across…
Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: Notable Incidents and Emerging Threats In a concerning development this week, cybersecurity experts have reported a surge in malicious activities targeting organizations across various sectors. One of the most alarming incidents involves a new scam campaign that utilizes physical letters falsely attributed to the notorious BianLian ransomware…
Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Texas Incident Represents Largest Data Breach by a Health Plan Reported in 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 14, 2025 New Era Life Insurance Companies is notifying 355,500 individuals of a breach impacting their data, marking the year’s largest health data breach reported…
Recent developments have emerged regarding a significant data breach that has affected millions of Americans. A settlement has been proposed, which could see compensation of up to $10,000 for eligible claimants. The specifics of compensation vary depending on the claimant’s location and the personal impact of the breach. This lawsuit…
Infosys McCamish Data Breach Exposes Customer Data and Triggers Legal Action In a significant cybersecurity incident, Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, is set to pay $17.5 million as a settlement for a class-action lawsuit linked to a data breach at its U.S.-based subsidiary, Infosys McCamish Systems. This breach, which…
Over the past year, there have been a staggering 502 security incidents across major platforms, including 48 categorized as high-risk, leading to a combined total of 955 hours of significant and critical interruptions—equivalent to an astonishing 120 business days. These findings come from ‘The DevOps Threats Unwrapped’ report, compiled by…
