Data Security

University of Hawaii Ransomware Attack Leads to Data Breach at Cancer Center
Cybersecurity
University of Hawaii Ransomware Attack Leads to Data Breach at Cancer Center
The University of Hawaii’s Cancer Center faced a ransomware attack in August 2025, compromising study participants’ data, including old Social Security numbers.
Endesa Cyberattack Results in Customer Data Exposure
Data Security
Endesa Cyberattack Results in Customer Data Exposure
Spanish energy provider Endesa, along with its subsidiary Energía XXI, reported hackers gained access to their systems, exposing customer contract information. Personal data, including financial ...
Target's Source Code Allegedly Exposed in Cyber Breach
Cybersecurity
Target’s Source Code Allegedly Exposed in Cyber Breach
Allegations have surfaced of hackers offering Target Corporation’s internal code for sale. The incident came to light after files suggesting a breach were seen on ...
California Privacy Protection Agency Takes Action Against Datamasters for Unauthorized Data Sales
Data Security
California Privacy Protection Agency Takes Action Against Datamasters for Unauthorized Data Sales
Datamasters faces legal action for selling health and personal data without proper registration. Learn how the agency enforces California's data privacy laws.
Instagram Data Breach Affects 17.5 Million Users Security Implications Explored
Application Security
Instagram Data Breach Affects 17.5 Million Users: Security Implications Explored
A significant data breach has compromised the personal details of approximately 17.5 million Instagram users. This breach, as reported by Malwarebytes Labs researchers, has exposed ...
Ireland Recalls Thousands of Passports Due to Software-Induced Printing Defect
Data Security
Ireland Recalls Thousands of Passports Due to Software-Induced Printing Defect
Ireland's Foreign Affairs Department has recalled 13,000 passports after a software update led to a printing issue, rendering them non-compliant with international standards and potentially ...
Email Security's True Challenge Evaluating Post-access Threats
Blog
Email Security’s True Challenge: Evaluating Post-access Threats
While click rates often dominate phishing discussions, real threats emerge post-compromise. Material Security advocates prioritizing containment strategies and examining post-access activities to enhance email security ...
APT28 Intensifies Credential Harvesting on Nuclear and Energy Sectors
Cybersecurity
APT28 Intensifies Credential Harvesting on Nuclear and Energy Sectors
Russian threat actors APT28 target Turkish energy sectors and European think tanks with credential-stealing attacks, focusing on nuclear research. North Macedonia and Uzbekistan agencies also ...
Illinois Department's Database Error Leads to Massive Data Exposure
Data Security
Illinois Department’s Database Error Leads to Massive Data Exposure
The Illinois Department of Human Services recently disclosed a significant data breach affecting approximately 700,000 residents. A misconfigured privacy setting was identified as the cause, ...
Microsoft Acknowledges Issues With Outlook Encryption Feature
Application Security
Microsoft Acknowledges Issues With Outlook Encryption Feature
A flaw in classic Outlook prevents users from opening encrypted emails, affecting security and efficiency. Microsoft outlines the known issue tied to this encryption feature, ...