A recent analysis conducted by Cybernews Business Digital Index (BDI) has unveiled critical cybersecurity deficiencies among the world’s leading oil and gas companies. Alarmingly, 69% of these corporations received grades of D or F, highlighting significant vulnerabilities across their cybersecurity measures. Moreover, over half of the firms faced at least…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Recent Findings Highlight Growing Risks of Data Breaches Beyond Ransomware Mathew J. Schwartz ( euroinfosec) • May 8, 2025 Image: Otto Soglow / Hennepin County Library The landscape of data breaches has grown increasingly complex, with organizations facing not only ransomware…
Cybersecurity experts from Google have issued a warning about the Scattered Spider hacking group, which is now shifting its focus from the UK to retail sectors in the United States. Scattered Spider, a group infamous for its disruptive attacks on UK retailers, is now actively targeting US retail companies. This…
In 2024, there were a total of 1,113 data breach notifications, marking a significant 25% rise compared to the incidents documented in 2023. Subscribe Subscribe to Regulation Asia to access the leading platform in the APAC region for news, analysis, research, and verified data concerning financial regulations. For more details…
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, recently fell victim to a substantial cyberattack, with potential losses projected between $180 million and $400 million for the current fiscal year. This assessment stems from an internal analysis conducted by the exchange, which indicated a notable decline in share…
Explore topics such as Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Events, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. CISO Joe Carson Discusses How NATO’s Locked Shields Enhances Defense Readiness Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 14, 2025 Joe Carson, Chief Security Evangelist and Advisory CISO, Segura Every year, the imaginary island nation of Berylia…
A significant security breach at PrepHero, a college recruiting platform, has revealed millions of unencrypted records containing sensitive personal information, including passport images of student-athletes. Recent findings exposed over three million personal records of young athletes and their coaches unprotected online. This discovery was made by Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity…
International Anti-Ransomware Day is commemorated on May 12 each year, following Interpol’s 2022 proclamation. This day serves as a vital reminder for organizations to keep their data backups current and to implement a robust disaster recovery strategy. Such precautions are crucial for minimizing system downtime and mitigating data loss during…
Social media has become integral to both personal and professional communication, with platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook serving as vital tools for marketing and engagement. This widespread usage has also rendered these platforms attractive targets for cybercriminals, who exploit their trustworthiness in their phishing schemes. Recent developments in social…
