A notable case in cybercrime has recently concluded with the sentencing of Ruslans Bondars, a Latvian hacker known for creating the counter-antivirus service “Scan4You.” Bondars received a 14-year prison sentence after being convicted in federal court for multiple cyber offenses. His actions have drawn significant attention from law enforcement and…
RSAC Conference Welcomes Jen Easterly as New CEO Amid Industry Transformation Jen Easterly, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity with extensive experience in both public and private sectors, has been appointed as the new CEO of the RSAC Conference, commonly referred to as RSAC. Previously, Easterly served as the director of…
In 2023, the rise of cyber attacks targeting e-commerce platforms has accelerated, largely driven by the shift toward omnichannel retail and the proliferation of API interfaces. As threat actors continuously seek to exploit these vulnerabilities, it underscores the critical necessity for regular security testing and real-time monitoring to swiftly identify…
In a notable incident highlighting vulnerabilities even among high-profile figures, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently fell victim to a cyber breach that compromised his Twitter and Pinterest accounts. This situation underscores the importance of stringent cybersecurity practices in managing online identities, especially for individuals in pivotal roles within the technology…
Leadership & Executive Communication, Training & Security Leadership Scenario Planning: Enhancing Cyber Resilience Amid Geopolitical Disruptions Jennifer Lawinski • January 14, 2026 CIOs and technology leaders need to understand their organizations’ responses to geopolitical disruptions, emphasizing scenario planning as a vital strategy. (Image: Shutterstock) While IT organizations have established plans…
The cybersecurity landscape has been shaken by alarming reports of a massive data breach involving over 32 million Twitter accounts. An unidentified hacker, reportedly operating from Russia, has placed these credentials for sale on the dark web market for a significant sum, specifically 10 Bitcoins, which equates to over $5,800.…
Recently, a class action lawsuit has been initiated against the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) following a significant data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of individuals across Canada. The lawsuit, filed on October 6 in the Superior Court of Quebec, aims to represent “all persons in Canada…
Data Breach at T-Mobile Czech Republic: Insider Threat Exposes 1.5 Million Records T-Mobile has recently become the latest victim in a series of significant data breaches. Unlike previous high-profile incidents attributed to external hackers, this breach stems from the actions of an employee within T-Mobile Czech Republic. Over 1.5 million…
Recent investigations by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) have revealed that North Korean hackers are persistently targeting the cybersecurity community through the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in an unspecified software application. This campaign has gained momentum over the past several weeks, highlighting sophisticated tactics employed to infiltrate the systems…
