New Delhi Introduces Comprehensive Data Protection Framework New Delhi has unveiled a set of stringent Data Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aimed at enhancing security and privacy standards for personal data processing in the digital landscape. These regulations establish clear mandates for companies, requiring them to promptly inform both users…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare State Authorities Highlight Security Lapses Leading to Illuminate Education’s Late 2021 Data Breach Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 10, 2025 Illuminate Education faces a $5.1 million settlement after a cyberattack in late 2021 that compromised data of over 3 million students. (Image: Illuminate) A…
Data Breaches Increase Cybersecurity Concerns for Businesses In the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, businesses face significant risks tied to the vast data they gather from customer interactions. Recent months have underscored the seriousness of this challenge, with high-profile data breaches affecting major companies such as Neiman Marcus, Facebook,…
Computer systems remain at risk of cyberattacks. — Image © Tim Sandle Organizations that believe their data is secure because of investments in firewalls, encryption, and endpoint detection may need to reassess their security measures. The current cybersecurity landscape is no longer solely focused on preventing intrusions; rather, the emphasis…
GoTo, Formerly LogMeIn, Reports Data Breach Affecting User Data GoTo, the parent company of LastPass and formerly known as LogMeIn, disclosed on Tuesday a significant data breach involving the theft of encrypted backups of customer information. This incident, which occurred in November 2022, involved unauthorized actors accessing data from a…
On a day marked by significant developments, Montana’s insurance commissioner launched an investigation into a considerable data breach affecting the state’s largest health insurer. Concurrently, a group of attorneys initiated a class-action lawsuit in Helena, alleging that this corporation neglected to inform its customers of the breach and failed to…
Recent findings indicate that individuals around the globe could replicate a sensitive data collection operation, utilizing readily available satellite hardware. Researchers conducted an experiment employing standard satellite technology: a $185 satellite dish, a $140 roof mount, a $195 motor, and a $230 tuner card, all totaling under $800. This highlights…
A significant amount of private business and personal records has been left vulnerable online after a sensitive database associated with the invoicing and billing platform Invoicely was found unprotected by password or encryption. The exposure of this information raises serious concerns about data security and privacy. The database was initially…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has formally declared the disruption of the BlackCat ransomware operation, providing a decryption tool for over 500 victims affected by the malware. This intervention is seen as a significant step in combating ransomware threats that have plagued businesses across the globe. According to court…
