Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Experts Warn Funding Gaps Elevate Cyber Risk Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 3, 2025 A hacker claims to have compromised 1.6 gigabytes of data from 2.5 million student applications. (Image: Spiroview/Shutterstock) A recent cyber breach at Columbia University has underscored the…
Data Governance, Data Security Navigating Regulatory Complexity: IT Leaders’ Path to Digital Sovereignty Rahul Neel Mani (@rneelmani) • July 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The European Court of Justice’s 2020 ruling in the Schrems II case invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework, significantly affecting personal data transfers between Europe and the…
Microsoft Revamps Windows 11: Enhancements to the BSOD and Security Features In a strategic move aimed at enhancing user experience and security, Microsoft is collaborating with third-party companies to establish standards that address industry concerns. This proactive approach seeks to minimize controversies that have historically accompanied significant updates. According to…
Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Canadian Cybersecurity Breaches: Hacking Incidents and Vulnerabilities Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • June 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG In a weekly roundup of cybersecurity incidents and breaches, Information Security Media Group highlights significant events including the UK NHS’s link between ransomware and patient…
Q: How can I determine if my passwords are affected by the recent breach? A: Recent reports have highlighted a significant data breach involving close to 10 billion unique passwords and over 16 billion total entries. The reemergence of the “RockYou2024” file—originally compiled last year but now updated with additional…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Login Credentials, Heightening Cybersecurity Concerns In an unprecedented data breach, CyberNews researchers have uncovered a staggering 16 billion leaked login details from various social media platforms and online services. This incident marks the largest breach to date, raising alarms among cybersecurity professionals and business…
Massive Data Breach Exposes Over 16 Billion Records: A Serious Warning for Cybersecurity Cybersecurity experts have revealed a staggering discovery, labeling it the ‘mother of all breaches.’ Researchers from Cybernews identified an extensive dataset containing over 30 databases with more than 16 billion individual records, including sensitive information such as…
Fake Apple Pages Exploit Google Ads for Scams Recent findings by Jérôme Segura, a leading malware intelligence analyst at Malwarebytes, reveal a deceptive campaign targeting unsuspecting users through seemingly legitimate webpages. Segura expressed that many individuals, including the less tech-savvy, might struggle to identify these scams, stating, "If I showed…
The recent cybersecurity breaches have revealed significant vulnerabilities affecting key federal departments and numerous private sector companies. Notably, the departments of Commerce, Treasury, Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health were compromised, raising alarms about the integrity of sensitive governmental data. Prominent private corporations including Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Deloitte,…
