In a significant data breach, Verizon, one of the leading telecommunications providers in the United States, has exposed the personal information of over 14 million customers. This incident occurred due to an oversight by NICE Systems, a third-party vendor, which inadvertently left sensitive user data accessible on an unsecured server.…
This year has been marked by notable incidents in cyberspace, coinciding with major geopolitical shifts driven by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. Amidst these developments, a persistent wave of cyber threats has emerged—data breaches, ransomware, digital extortion, and state-sponsored attacks have increasingly become part of the routine landscape…
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, security leaders find themselves facing an increasingly complex attack environment characterized by interconnected devices, cloud services, IoT technologies, and hybrid work arrangements. Cyber adversaries are perpetually refining their strategies, employing new techniques to exploit vulnerabilities. Notably, many organizations, regardless of size, may lack…
In one of the most significant data breaches in modern history, Yahoo has revised the estimated number of compromised accounts from 1 billion to an astonishing 3 billion. This information comes in the wake of an investigation following Verizon’s acquisition of Yahoo and indicates a breach that affected every account…
Recent discussions have revealed significant concerns regarding the expansion of government surveillance capabilities, particularly in how commercial landlords may be compelled to assist in these efforts. This development raises alarm for privacy advocates, as these landlords control buildings where millions of Americans engage in their daily work activities. Unlike major…
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, identity management has become a crucial front line for defenders. According to Verizon’s 2025 report, a staggering 88% of web application attacks were initiated with compromised credentials. Over the past decade, data indicated that one-third of breaches involved such leaks, highlighting the increasing reliance…
Gainsight is recognized as a provider of customer support platforms. Summary of Events Google has recently reported a significant supply chain breach that has compromised data stored by Salesforce across more than 200 businesses. The incident was initially revealed by Salesforce on Thursday, noting that “specific customers’ Salesforce data” was…
On October 24, 2025, Microsoft Azure experienced an unprecedented Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, marking the highest recorded assault on cloud infrastructure to date. This significant cyber event peaked at 15.72 Terabits per second (Tbps) and 3.64 billion packets per second (pps), specifically targeting a single endpoint located in Australia. In a…
The University of Pennsylvania has confirmed that a cyberattack led to unauthorized access and theft of sensitive university data. The breach also involved the manipulation of official @upenn.edu email addresses, which were used to send harassing messages to community members. This incident disrupted systems related to development and alumni relations,…
