AOL Faces Major Data Breach; Users Advised to Update Security Measures AOL Inc. has recently reported a significant data breach affecting a substantial number of its email accounts, prompting immediate action from the company and a stern warning to its user base. In an official statement released this Monday, AOL…
Data Breach at Orange: 1.3 Million Customers Affected In a significant cybersecurity incident, French telecommunications giant Orange has reported a second major data breach within a span of just three months. This latest attack has resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to 1.3 million customers from its online…
A significant data breach has emerged, as a cybercrime organization known as ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for leaking over two million personal records reportedly stolen from Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). This incident marks an escalation of last year’s data breaches, creating a serious privacy crisis for…
Rising Cybersecurity Threats and AI Governance Issues Highlighted in FICCI–EY Risk Survey Recent findings from the FICCI–EY Risk Survey 2026, released on February 8, illustrate escalating risks that Indian businesses face, chiefly stemming from cybersecurity breaches, inadequate governance of artificial intelligence (AI), and increasing scrutiny under India’s data protection laws.…
In 2025, the financial services sector emerged as the principal target of cyberattacks, reflecting a troubling trend of increasingly sophisticated and rapid cyber intrusions. The data breaches reported throughout the year reached unprecedented levels, highlighting a critical disparity between advancing digital threats and traditional security measures. Criminals now primarily target…
Potential Payment Card Breach at ISS Highlights Vulnerabilities in POS Systems In a significant cybersecurity incident, Information Systems & Suppliers (ISS) Inc., a vendor of point-of-sale (POS) systems utilized by restaurants across the United States, has warned its clients of a possible data breach that may have compromised payment card…
Betterment, a financial technology firm, recently disclosed a significant data breach affecting 1,435,174 individuals, a figure validated by the data breach monitoring service, Have I Been Pwned? The incident traces back to mid-January 2026 and was initiated through a sophisticated social engineering tactic targeting one of Betterment’s employees. This manipulation…
A prominent cybercrime group has claimed to have made public over two million records associated with alumni systems at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, intensifying the fallout from last year’s cyber incidents following rejected ransom demands. The hacking group, identified as ShinyHunters, asserts that it has released more…
Many small teams still rely on spreadsheets to share login credentials, perceiving it as a straightforward method. However, this approach poses significant risks. A single copied link, an overlooked file, or a reused password can expose sensitive information to potential attackers. In fact, compromised credentials remain one of the leading…
