The recent escalation of hostilities in Israel has coincided with Iran implementing strict restrictions on internet access for its citizens. This move appears aimed at obstructing access to vital information while redirecting users toward local applications that may lack adequate security measures. Complications have mounted as the hacking group Predatory…
Victoria’s Secret Website Remains Offline Following Security Incident Victoria’s Secret has confirmed that its website has been offline since Thursday morning, May 29, due to a security incident. In a statement on their site, the retailer indicated that they have temporarily disabled their online services and certain in-store capabilities as…
On February 24, 2021, a T-Mobile store was photographed at a shopping mall in Pittsburgh. On August 18, T-Mobile disclosed that customers’ first and last names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license or ID information had been compromised. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All…
The security landscape has taken a concerning turn, as highlighted in Verizon’s recently published *2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)*. Notably, the report reveals that incidents involving third-party compromises have surged dramatically, now accounting for 30% of total data breaches—up from 15% last year. This trend signals an alarming shift…
The recent revelations highlight a growing concern regarding the dependence of U.S. police forces on corporations for access to vehicle location data. Documents reveal that law enforcement agencies are apprehensive about corporate control over this data, fearing that companies may abruptly restrict access to crucial capabilities. A letter from U.S.…
Home > Fintech > The ‘kudzu’ of cybercrime: APAC businesses face alarming surge in system intrusions Businesses across the Asia-Pacific region face a significant escalation in data breach incidents attributed to an increasing reliance on third-party partnerships, leading to heightened vulnerabilities. A recent study by Verizon, titled the 2025 Data…
Cybercriminals, including state-sponsored actors, aggressively capitalized on vulnerabilities in the past year, significantly amplifying the impact of ransomware attacks by targeting a broader range of victims and circumventing defenses with alarming efficiency. According to Verizon’s recently released 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, the detection of ransomware in data breaches surged…
Chinese Hackers Continue to Threaten U.S. Telecommunications, Experts Warn of Security Risks In a stark warning presented to Congress, cybersecurity experts have highlighted the persistent threats posed by state-sponsored Chinese hackers operating within U.S. telecommunications infrastructure. They assert that without significant improvements to the nation’s cyber defenses, a recurrence of…
Operational Security Breach Involves U.S. Military Confidential Plans In a concerning incident highlighting lapses in operational security, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz accidentally exposed sensitive military information through a messaging app. This debacle came to light when The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg reported that he inadvertently received an invitation to…
