Equifax, a leading credit-reporting agency in the United States, is facing significant financial repercussions totaling up to $700 million in penalties due to extensive state and federal inquiries into a catastrophic data breach in 2017. This breach exposed sensitive personal and financial information of approximately 150 million Americans, representing nearly…
In an increasingly complex cyber landscape, rural and small community hospitals are grappling with mounting cybersecurity threats, according to Jackie Mattingly, senior director at Clearwater, a consulting firm specializing in privacy and security. Faced with shrinking resources and staffing deficits, these hospitals are particularly vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks. Mattingly highlights…
Coupang informs customers about data breach on Nov. 30. [KIM HYUN-DONG] Coupang, a prominent South Korean e-commerce platform, has disclosed a significant data breach affecting approximately 33.7 million user accounts. The incident raises alarms over potential secondary threats, such as phishing scams and identity theft. The compromised data set includes…
In 2020, enterprises faced unprecedented IT challenges as they rapidly transitioned to remote work and embraced automation technologies. As the year drew to a close, companies began to reassess their cybersecurity infrastructures in an effort to prepare for a return to normalcy in 2021. However, the revelation of a significant…
Reliance Securities Penalized for Cybersecurity Deficiencies The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has levied a ₹5 lakh ($6,000) fine against Reliance Securities Limited due to serious inadequacies in its cybersecurity and data protection practices. This regulatory action, originating from a thematic inspection conducted by SEBI from April 1,…
Video Also: Prompt Injection Challenging Digital Forensics, AI’s Perceived Deception Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • November 28, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Rashmi Ramesh, and Suparna Goswami This week’s ISMG Editors’ Panel addressed significant developments in India’s data protection landscape, including the ramifications of prompt…
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Recent developments have surfaced concerning a cyber intrusion at a water treatment facility in Florida, which took place last Friday. This incident underscores the inadequacies in cybersecurity measures necessary for safeguarding critical infrastructure. The breach involved an attacker’s attempt to dangerously increase sodium hydroxide levels in the water supply by…
Data Breach at UniCredit Exposes Personal Information of Millions UniCredit, a major Italian global banking and financial services firm, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting the personal information of over three million customers in Italy. The incident was revealed in a recent announcement that highlighted the unauthorized access to…
