A monumental discovery in the realm of cybersecurity has emerged, with researchers identifying a vast data leak dubbed the “Mother of all Breaches” (MOAB). This unprecedented database, totaling 12 terabytes, encompasses an astounding 26 billion records, constituting perhaps the largest publicly disclosed collection of stolen credentials to date. This immense…
Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions of Login Credentials The Federal Constitutional Court has reviewed a complaint regarding the online search powers of law enforcement agencies. However, an alarming case has emerged from the cybersecurity front, involving a significant data breach that has potentially compromised millions of user credentials. Recent investigations…
In a troubling development, the ShinyHunters extortion group has claimed responsibility for a series of voice phishing attacks, specifically targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts associated with major platforms such as Okta, Microsoft, and Google. These attacks allow cybercriminals to infiltrate corporate Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms and exfiltrate sensitive…
LastPass to Pay Up to $24 Million Following Data Breach Settlement LastPass, a well-known password management service, has reached a settlement agreement valued at up to $24 million in response to a lawsuit arising from a significant data breach. The settlement entails a direct payout of $8.2 million to address…
On December 18, 2025, Australia’s University of Sydney reported a significant cybersecurity breach, revealing that hackers compromised an online coding repository, extracting personal information belonging to thousands of staff, students, alumni, and donors. The university characterized the breached data as ‘historic,’ which has placed one of Australia’s leading academic institutions…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication Practical Steps to Enhance Security and Resilience Sean D. Mack • December 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Leaders of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) frequently assert, “We’re too small to be a target.” This misconception endangers their organizations, especially…
Massive Data Breach Exposed at Citrix, Targeting U.S. Government and Corporate Networks In a concerning revelation last weekend, Citrix, a prominent provider of enterprise software that serves the U.S. military, the FBI, and various governmental agencies, announced a significant data breach of its internal network. The intrusion, attributed to “international…
The Ladies’ College has reported a significant cybersecurity incident that occurred on June 24, 2024, when the institution discovered it was unable to access several on-premises servers. Upon investigation, unauthorized access was identified, leading to the encryption of some systems with ransomware. While the majority of the compromised data did…
Cyberattacks against high-profile corporations often dominate headlines, casting shadows over more subtle incidents that may not receive as much attention. However, breaches affecting smaller organizations are increasingly drawing legal scrutiny and regulatory attention. Recent trends indicate that no data breach is too insignificant to evade serious legal repercussions, particularly in…
