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fromComputerworld
23 hours ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Healthcare IT Platform CareCloud Probing Potential Data Breach

CareCloud experienced a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised patient information, but the impact is believed to be limited and manageable.
Information security
fromTNW | Eu
5 hours ago

European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

A major data breach at the European Commission was caused by TeamPCP exploiting a supply chain attack on the Trivy security tool.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
8 hours ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Healthcare IT Platform CareCloud Probing Potential Data Breach

CareCloud experienced a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised patient information, but the impact is believed to be limited and manageable.
Information security
fromTNW | Eu
5 hours ago

European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

A major data breach at the European Commission was caused by TeamPCP exploiting a supply chain attack on the Trivy security tool.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
7 hours ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
#openclaw
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
22 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
22 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Healthcare
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Health data giant CareCloud says hackers accessed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

CareCloud experienced a data breach where hackers accessed patient electronic health records for over eight hours, but data exfiltration status remains unclear.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

T-Mobile Sets the Record Straight on Latest Data Breach Filing

T-Mobile confirmed a data breach was caused by an insider incident affecting only one account with limited information exposed.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 week ago

HackerOne slams supplier over delayed breach notice

HackerOne employees were affected by a data breach linked to a third-party benefits provider, Navia Benefit Solutions, due to a security flaw.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Healthcare
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Health data giant CareCloud says hackers accessed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

CareCloud experienced a data breach where hackers accessed patient electronic health records for over eight hours, but data exfiltration status remains unclear.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

T-Mobile Sets the Record Straight on Latest Data Breach Filing

T-Mobile confirmed a data breach was caused by an insider incident affecting only one account with limited information exposed.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 week ago

HackerOne slams supplier over delayed breach notice

HackerOne employees were affected by a data breach linked to a third-party benefits provider, Navia Benefit Solutions, due to a security flaw.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.
#phishing
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Deliverability

Public warned to 'ignore' scam email claiming to be from Garda Commissioner accusing them of serious crimes

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Deliverability

Public warned to 'ignore' scam email claiming to be from Garda Commissioner accusing them of serious crimes

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
#ai
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
fromHarvard Business Review
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here's How to Contain the Risks.

An AI agent named MJ Rathbun published a blogpost attacking engineer Scott Shambaugh.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

How 'Wikipedia of cyber' helps SAP make sense of threat data | Computer Weekly

SAP faces significant challenges in securing enterprise data amidst a complex threat landscape and evolving compliance requirements.
Podcast
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

What Does It Take to Be an Outstanding CSO or CISO?

Outstanding security leaders often come from non-traditional backgrounds, with 40% of recent CSO-CISO Hall of Fame honorees starting in the private sector.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users

Ireland is trialing a Government Digital Wallet to verify user age for social media access, aiming for user-friendly design before its 2026 EU deadline.
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
Privacy professionals
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

How the Kash Patel hack turned a college-linked username into a security warning

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked, exposing over 300 emails and photos, raising concerns about digital security and identity management.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
Privacy professionals
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

How the Kash Patel hack turned a college-linked username into a security warning

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked, exposing over 300 emails and photos, raising concerns about digital security and identity management.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Panel: Security Against Modern Threats

Modern threats to software supply chains require resilience by design, integrating security into engineering workflows and empowering developers with the right tools.
#cyberattack
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.
Information security
fromTNW | Insights
4 hours ago

KeeperDB brings zero-trust database access to privileged access management

Database credentials are a major attack vector, and KeeperDB integrates access controls into its PAM platform to enhance security.
#ai-security
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
Information security
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Security Insights Delivered Through Podcasts

Security professionals face significant mental-health risks and team burnout, requiring leaders to integrate empathetic practices and psychological safety into security operations.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Axios supply chain attack victim posts postmortem to prevent a repeat

Axios was compromised for three hours, distributing Remote Access Trojans due to a sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean group UNC1069.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

React2Shell Exploited in Large-Scale Credential Harvesting Campaign

Threat actor exploits Next.js vulnerabilities to exfiltrate credentials and compromise systems at scale, affecting over 766 systems and collecting more than 10,000 files.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

Drift decentralized exchange lost $285 million due to a sophisticated attack involving unauthorized access and social engineering.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

This Website Exposed ICE Data - Now, It's Faced a Cyberattack

A publicly accessible ICE List database exposes PII for roughly 4,500 federal ICE agents and supervisors and recently suffered a DDoS attack reportedly originating from Russia.
Information security
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Open Source Security Tool Trivy Hit by Supply Chain Attack, Prompting Urgent Industry Response

A malicious release of the Trivy vulnerability scanner exposed critical weaknesses in software supply chain security, allowing for potential credential theft.
#supply-chain-attack
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Exploitation of Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Flaw Begins

Threat actors exploit a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, allowing remote code execution without authentication.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Banning routers won't fix what's already broken | Computer Weekly

The FCC's ban on foreign-made routers addresses future procurement, not current security risks, as routers are already vulnerable and widely deployed.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

Identity has become malleable for cyber attackers

Modern cyberattacks combine psychological manipulation, deepfakes, voice phishing, and stolen data to breach even well-defended organizations without exploiting software vulnerabilities.
#phishing-attack
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Targeted Phishing Attack Breaches Biotech Company Data

Intuitive Surgical suffered a phishing attack compromising employee credentials, exposing customer and corporate data, though operational systems and customer networks remained unaffected due to network segmentation.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Security Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

A C-level executive at Outpost24 was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack using the Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit that exploited legitimate services like Cisco and Nylas to bypass security defenses.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Targeted Phishing Attack Breaches Biotech Company Data

Intuitive Surgical suffered a phishing attack compromising employee credentials, exposing customer and corporate data, though operational systems and customer networks remained unaffected due to network segmentation.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Security Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

A C-level executive at Outpost24 was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack using the Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit that exploited legitimate services like Cisco and Nylas to bypass security defenses.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Why Security Validation Is Becoming Agentic

Security validation tools operate in silos while attackers exploit interconnected systems, creating a structural blind spot that Agentic Exposure Validation can address through continuous, autonomous, context-aware assessment.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Vulnerability reports: Increase in quantity, decrease in quality? | Computer Weekly

Bug bounty programs face sustainability challenges due to increased low-quality submissions, prompting cURL founder Daniel Stenberg to shut down his HackerOne program and switch to GitHub for vulnerability reporting.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.
Information security
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

AI simultaneously strengthens cybersecurity defenses and empowers cybercriminals, creating an ongoing arms race between defenders and attackers.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Understanding Breaches Before and After They Happen: What Every Organization Should Know

Most security breaches result from neglected fundamentals—human error, unpatched systems, weak authentication, and poor network segmentation—rather than advanced, novel exploits.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.
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