Cybersecurity Alert: 79% of Travelers at Risk of Data Breaches, Warns UAE Cyber Security Council A recent report by the UAE Cyber Security Council has highlighted a significant vulnerability affecting travelers globally, revealing that 79% are susceptible to data breaches. This alarming statistic stems from a common oversight in mobile…
Litigation, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Major Legal Proceedings Conclude as Judge Dismisses SEC’s Cyber Fraud Claims Against SolarWinds Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 21, 2025 Image: AevanStock/Shutterstock In a significant legal development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its remaining allegations against SolarWinds and its Chief Information…
Salesforce Detects Unauthorized Activity Linked to Gainsight Applications On November 21, Salesforce informed its customers of unusual activity tied to applications developed by Gainsight, which are directly managed by users. The detection of this atypical behavior raised concerns regarding potential unauthorized access to sensitive Salesforce data through its connection with…
AT&T has announced that approximately 73 million of its current and former customers may be entitled to a portion of a $177 million settlement stemming from two significant data breaches. These incidents compromised a vast array of sensitive customer information, including personal details such as names, addresses, phone numbers, Social…
For the second consecutive year, “123456” has emerged as the most common password in India, as reported by NordPass. Despite attempts by users to enhance security with added symbols, many continue to employ easily guessable combinations. Experts caution that weak and reused passwords account for 80% of data breaches, emphasizing…
Title: Legal Proceedings and Data Security: Recent Developments in Chicago In recent news, a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids took place in Chicago, raising significant concerns about privacy and data security among local businesses and residents. These operations, part of a wider federal initiative, target undocumented individuals…
Global Data Leak Exposes Millions Still Relying on Weak Passwords In a troubling revelation for cybersecurity, a recent report has found that millions of individuals worldwide are still employing weak and easily hackable passwords as of 2025. The analysis, conducted by Comparitech, examined over two billion passwords that were leaked…
On Thursday, India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) announced new regulations mandating that service providers, intermediaries, and government entities report cybersecurity incidents, including data breaches, within six hours. This move is aimed at enhancing the national cybersecurity framework, reflecting an urgency to respond effectively to emerging threats. The government clarified,…
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week—covering everything from controversial columns to expert analysis Subscribe to our free weekly Voices newsletter for insightful opinion and columns Enroll in our complimentary weekly Voices newsletter In a troubling incident from August 2023, a significant data breach occurred within the…
