Information Security

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.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Surveillance Tactics Scrutinized
Information Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Surveillance Tactics Scrutinized
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is under scrutiny for its substantial investment in surveillance technology, drawing criticism for privacy implications and its role ...
Chrome Extensions Masquerading as AITOPIA Pose Risk
Application Security
Chrome Extensions Masquerading as AITOPIA Pose Risk
Security analysts identified two harmful Chrome extensions, downloaded 900,000 times, masquerading as legitimate AITOPIA tools. These extensions extracted users' browser activity and personal data. Google’s ...
The Trump Administration Lifts Sanctions With Implications for Spyware Distribution
Information Security
The Trump Administration Lifts Sanctions With Implications for Spyware Distribution
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on three individuals linked to the Intellexa spyware consortium. This consortium is associated with the Predator surveillance tool, leading ...
Sax Accounting Firm's Year-long Investigation Exposes Data Breach Affecting 220,000
Information Security
Sax Accounting Firm’s Year-long Investigation Exposes Data Breach Affecting 220,000
Sax, a major US accounting firm, has disclosed a data breach affecting over 220,000 clients, revealing vulnerabilities in their data security systems after a protracted ...
ASUS Live Update Vulnerability Misrepresented as New Threat: Details on CVE-2025-59374
Information Security
ASUS Live Update Vulnerability Misrepresented as New Threat: Details on CVE-2025-59374
CVE-2025-59374, frequently misinterpreted as a present danger, is rooted in a historic supply-chain attack affecting an outdated ASUS software product.
Data Breach at University of Sydney Reveals Sensitive Information
Data Security
Data Breach at University of Sydney Reveals Sensitive Information
Hackers infiltrated the University of Sydney's online repository, compromising the personal information of staff and students. The breach underscores prevalent cybersecurity challenges in educational institutions, ...
Cyber Raid on Jaguar Land Rover August Attack Leads to Theft of Sensitive Information
Information Security
Cyber Raid on Jaguar Land Rover: August Attack Leads to Theft of Sensitive Information
The August cyber raid on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) had a dual impact, crippling factory operations and resulting in the theft of sensitive employee payroll ...
Unsecured 16TB Database Exposes 4.3 Billion Professional Records
Information Security
Unsecured 16TB Database Exposes 4.3 Billion Professional Records
A massive 16TB MongoDB database containing 4.3 billion professional records was found unsecured, raising concerns about AI-driven social engineering threats. Researchers Bob Diachenko and nexos.ai ...
Russia Orders Block on FaceTime and Snapchat Amid Security Concerns
Cybersecurity
Russia Orders Block on FaceTime and Snapchat Amid Security Concerns
Russian agency Roskomnadzor has blocked access to Apple's FaceTime and Snapchat, alleging their use to coordinate terrorism. Experts suggest this move affects digital communication and ...