Data Security

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, ...
European Space Agency Confronts Repeated Data Breaches with Legal Action
Data Security
European Space Agency Confronts Repeated Data Breaches with Legal Action
A second major data breach in two weeks has put the European Space Agency in the midst of a cybersecurity crisis, prompting legal action. The ...
Ledger Breach Due to Global-e Attack Compromises Customer Data
Data Security
Ledger Breach Due to Global-e Attack Compromises Customer Data
Ledger informs about data breach from Global-e compromise, affecting customer information and highlighting third-party vulnerabilities.
Sedgwick Breach Raises Concerns Over Security of Government Data Transfers
Data Breach
Sedgwick Breach Raises Concerns Over Security of Government Data Transfers
Hackers have targeted a file transfer system used by Sedgwick’s government-focused subsidiary. This breach raises concerns about the security of sensitive data managed by government ...
Ongoing Cryptocurrency Thefts Linked to 2022 LastPass Breach
Cybersecurity
Ongoing Cryptocurrency Thefts Linked to 2022 LastPass Breach
Blockchain investigation has revealed that recent cryptocurrency thefts are tied to the 2022 LastPass breach. Attackers laundered stolen funds through Russian exchanges, exploiting vulnerabilities exposed ...
OFAC Lifts Sanctions on Individuals Linked to Predator Spyware Consortium
Cybersecurity
OFAC Lifts Sanctions on Individuals Linked to Predator Spyware Consortium
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently took a significant action by removing Merom Harpaz, Andrea Nicola Constantino Hermes ...
Disney Agrees to $10 Million Settlement for COPPA Violations
Data Security
Disney Agrees to $10 Million Settlement for COPPA Violations
Disney has settled COPPA violation allegations with a $10 million penalty, addressing claims about mislabeling videos and improper data use in targeted advertising. The case ...
How Artificial Intelligence is Being Integrated into Security Operations
Cybersecurity
How Artificial Intelligence is Being Integrated into Security Operations
As AI becomes a fixture in Security Operations Centers (SOCs), aligning its role with operational processes remains a challenge, affecting its effective deployment and value ...
Korean Air Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Employee Records via KC&D Hack
Data Security
Korean Air Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Employee Records via KC&D Hack
Korean Air encountered a significant data security breach affecting thousands of employees following an attack on its supplier, Korean Air Catering & Duty-Free, leading to ...