860,000 Affected by Data Breach at Columbia University In a significant security incident, Columbia University has reported a data breach that has compromised the personal information of approximately 860,000 individuals. The university, based in the United States, has disclosed that sensitive data was potentially accessed by unauthorized actors, raising serious…
Topics: Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Ukrainian Hackers Uncover Evidence of Child Abduction Amid Ongoing Cyber Threats Anviksha More ( AnvikshaMore) • August 7, 2025 Information Security Media Group provides a weekly overview of significant cybersecurity incidents globally. This week, notable events include the arrest of…
India’s Cybersecurity Landscape: Average Data Breach Costs Reach ₹220 Million by 2025, IBM Report Reveals A recent report released by IBM reveals alarming trends in the cybersecurity landscape of India, indicating that the average cost of data breaches is projected to escalate to ₹220 million by the year 2025. This…
India Faces Unprecedented Data Breach Costs, Reveals IBM Report Bengaluru, India—August 7, 2025—IBM’s latest Cost of a Data Breach Report highlights a concerning trend for organizations in India, with the average cost of data breaches soaring to INR 220 million this year, reflecting a 13% increase from 2024. This surge…
A federal judge has permitted a class-action lawsuit against Mr. Cooper, a prominent mortgage servicer currently being acquired by Rocket Companies, to proceed. The suit includes allegations of breach of contract and negligence stemming from a significant cyber attack in 2023 that compromised the personal information of nearly 14 million…
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is conducting an investigation into data privacy concerns following a data breach involving Northwest Radiologists, Inc. and Mount Baker Imaging, collectively referred to as “Northwest Radiologists.” The organization detected unauthorized access to their…
Alleged Aeroflot Data Breach Raises Concerns Over Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Recent reports have surfaced regarding a significant data breach affecting Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship airline. This incident has raised alarms, particularly among cybersecurity professionals and business leaders, as it highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in data protection measures within the aviation industry. The breach…
PDPC Imposes B15 Million Fines Following Multiple Data Breaches In a recent crackdown on data privacy violations, Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has enforced fines totaling 15 million baht across five distinct data breach cases. This initiative underscores the increasing scrutiny faced by organizations regarding their data protection practices…
Data Breach of Tea App Highlights Cybersecurity Risks for Women In a significant development, the Tea app, designed primarily for women, experienced a data breach that has raised critical concerns about the security of personal information online. This incident underscores the vulnerabilities associated with applications that cater to specific demographics,…
