A database containing billions of exposed email addresses, passwords, and Social Security numbers discovered in January is a reality check for organizations that identity risk does not expire. In January, researchers at security provider UpGuard
Data breaches are on the rise, and businesses of all sizes need to take notice. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) latest annual report, the number of personal data compromises increased 5% in
One of the most significant data breaches of 2025 has now come fully into focus—and the scale is staggering. Columbus, Georgia–based insurance giant Aflac has confirmed that a cyberattack discovered in June 2025 ultimately exposed
Insights from Google’s Cybersecurity Forecast 2026 Each year, Google Cloud releases its Cybersecurity Forecast based on real-world intelligence gathered from frontline defenders. The Cybersecurity Forecast 2026 shows a threat landscape where attackers are evolving faster,
Insurance giant Aflac has confirmed that a cyber intrusion exposed the personal information of approximately 22.65 million individuals. The breach, which occurred in June 2025, was disclosed after Aflac detected suspicious activity on its U.S.
The FBI issued a Public Service Announcement warning November 25 of a significant rise in Account Takeover (ATO) fraud, a type of cybercrime in which criminals impersonate trusted financial institutions to steal money and sensitive
A class action lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI and Mixpanel over a November data breach, underscoring how even limited leaks of developer metadata can trigger serious legal and reputational fallout—especially when third-party analytics are
As the holidays approach, Google has offered an unexpected but crucial security gift to internet users—a warning about the dangers of downloading malicious VPNs. While VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are generally known for helping protect
The dark web has become a bustling marketplace of cybercrime syndicates, digital mercenaries, and illicit services. Artificial intelligence has become the biggest game changer on the dark web—acting as an enabler, weapon, and shield for
Online scams are now so widespread that they’ve touched nearly three out of four Americans. According to a new Pew Research Center survey of 9,397 U.S. adults, 73% have experienced some type of online scam
Cybercriminals connected to a recent string of ransomware attacks on major British retailers have claimed to have stolen nearly 1 billion records from companies that store customer data in cloud databases hosted by Salesforce. The
At least a thousand companies were affected by Monday’s Amazon AWS outage, the largest internet disruption since last year’s CrowdStrike incident, which caused more than 8.5 million systems to crash at several organizations, including many
Despite repeated warnings from Cisco and multiple cybersecurity agencies, an estimated 48,000 Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices remain exposed to active exploitation. Most are located in the U.S., followed
A new class action lawsuit against Salesforce alleges that the company failed to secure its systems, leaving sensitive customer data vulnerable to attackers. The legal filing follows confirmation that a third-party data breach—apparently tied to
Google has issued a global security alert following one of the largest breaches in its history. The massive cyberattack has exposed data from more than 2.5 billion Gmail users and compromised a Google database managed
Cyber attacks on businesses continue to escalate in 2025, with global organizations experiencing an average of 1,925 incidents per week in Q1, a 47% increase compared to the same period last year, according to new
Ransomware groups are now targeting Microsoft SharePoint—a platform trusted by more than 190 million users worldwide for collaboration and document management. It’s the latest development in a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting known vulnerabilities in
A new survey from Google, in partnership with Morning Consult, paints a clear picture: Americans are more aware than ever of online scams—but they’re not all protecting themselves the same way. More than 60% of
Security researchers have confirmed what may be the largest credential leak in history—an astonishing 16 billion login details, including passwords, have been exposed. Part of an ongoing investigation launched earlier this year, the leak is
Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity for both companies and criminals. On one hand, it offers powerful tools for experts to detect and prevent cyberattacks. On the other, cybercriminals are leveraging AI to launch increasingly sophisticated
IT software provider ConnectWise reported a breach linked to a suspected nation-state actor, affecting a small number of its popular remote IT management tool, ScreenConnect (previously ConnectWise Control). The announcement was made in a brief
Americans have lost a record $16 billion in cybercrime, according to a recent report from the FBI. The annual Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report shows the latest trends and statistics in cybercrime and related
The REAL ID enforcement deadline officially passed on May 7, 2025, and with summer travel about to ramp up Memorial Day weekend, many Americans are still scrambling to update their identification to stay compliant with
Phishing remains one of the most common entry points for cyberattacks—and thanks to AI, phishing emails are becoming more convincing and harder to detect than ever before. Even though only 0.7–4.7% of phishing emails that
As more drivers hit the road for spring and summer travel, a new FBI alert warns consumers about an E-ZPass unpaid toll scam. Text message scams are rapidly evolving and this new wave of “smishing”
Genetic testing and biotechnology company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in federal court March 23, raising privacy concerns for its 15 million customers who have shared their genetic information through its direct-to-consumer DNA tests. As the
A November cyberattack on Infosys McCamish Systems, a service provider for Bank of America, exposed personal data of over 57,000 customers enrolled in deferred compensation plans. Although the breach, linked to the LockBit ransomware group,
Biggest Data Breaches of 2025 to Date If the first few months of this year are anything to go by, 2025 is shaping up to be an unprecedented year for data breaches. Here is a
2024 was a tumultuous year for cybersecurity. Cybercrime reached unprecedented levels, evolving into a staggering global menace. With a total economic impact exceeding $10.4 billion — double the losses reported in 2023 — this criminal
A recent cyberattack on education technology software firm PowerSchool is developing into one of the biggest breaches of the year. Multiple companies have come forward to say their data was stolen in the hack of
Criminals stealing and piecing together parts of your online identity to create fake identities might sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but it happens every day through synthetic identity fraud, or Frankenstein
From AI-fueled threats to shifting geopolitical tensions, 2025 promises to bring both opportunities and risks for cybersecurity leaders. Here are the top cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025. 1. AI-Fueled Threats and Defense Artificial intelligence
As 2024 wraps up, cyberattacks caused major headaches across various industries, most often in healthcare and critical infrastructure. This year, we’ve seen a surge in ransomware attacks hitting healthcare providers, leading to stolen patient data
The holidays can be a magical time for making memories, but they are also a prime opportunity for scammers and identity thieves to strike. The hustle and bustle of shopping, travel, and preparations can make
Identity theft is on the rise, with 842,000 cases reported to the FTC in the first nine months of 2024 and 290,000 cases reported in Q3 alone. If this trajectory continues, the total for the
In 2023, imposter scams cost the U.S. $2.7 billion, with scammers posing as government officials, bank fraud agents, tech support, or even distraught friends or family members. AI is making these scams even more convincing,
More than half of Americans have had personal data exposed by cyber criminals on at least one of their accounts and 44 percent have had it happen to them multiple times. A recent U.S. News
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an opportune time to revisit the constantly changing state of cybersecurity in 2024 and beyond. With cyberattacks continuing to grow in frequency and complexity, they pose a significant threat to
Americans were tricked out of a record $5.6 billion through cryptocurrency fraud in 2023, a 45% increase from 2022, according to a recent FBI report. Nearly 70,000 complaints were filed in 2023, with investment scams
Nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries in Wisconsin are the latest potential breach victims as the list of MOVEit victims coming forward continues to grow. Progress Software, the developer of MOVEit, discovered and disclosed the breach
More than a billion people were hit by data breaches in the first half of 2024 —a jaw-dropping 1,170% jump from the same time last year. The latest Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) report has
Every person in America may have had their Social Security numbers stolen and shared on the dark web in a massive National Public Data breach. The unprecedented breach involved 2.9 billion records, including names, phone
Three fourths of U.S. citizens have had their personal health information exposed by cybersecurity attacks since 2020. The health care sector is frequently targeted by hackers, with HealthEquity being one of the latest victims. The
Companies are looking at the lessons to be learned from the latest cybersecurity breaches. Data cloud company Snowflake has announced plans to make multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for customers in light of recent attacks. The
The Snowflake data breach that began in April 2024 is snowballing into one of the largest in history, impacting nearly 200 companies so far. The Montana-based data warehousing platform revealed that hackers had been attempting
Popular antivirus software Kaspersky banned in the U.S. and consumers have until September 29, 2024 to find an alternative. This follows a June ban by the Biden administration of the anti-virus software from Kaspersky Lab,
It’s getting tougher to identify a phishing attack with AI technology boosting the frequency and sophistication of phishing schemes. According to recent research by a group of Harvard professors and cybersecurity experts, 60% of participants
Scammers duping people by posing as workers at big-name brands like Best Buy’s Geek Squad, Amazon and PayPal stole more than $660 million through business-impersonation scams in 2023, according to a report released by the
Ascension, the fifth largest health system in the US, is recovering from a May ransomware incident that forced staff to make handwritten treatment orders after losing access to critical Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software. In
Criminals are more skilled at using AI to commit financial crimes than banks are at using AI to stop them, according to a BioCatch survey. BioCatch surveyed fraud-management, anti-money laundering, and risk and compliance officials
In this era of increasingly affordable and accessible generative AI tools, it was inevitable that deepfakes – videos, audio, or images that seem real but have been manipulated with AI – are the latest tactic
The latest healthcare cybersecurity risk impacting more than 13 million former and current patients of California-based Kaiser Foundation Health Plan is part of the record-breaking trend that has been in motion. The company has notified
ChatGPT plugins pose security risks that could provide loopholes for threat actors to seize control of an organization’s account on third-party platforms and access Personal Identifiable Information (PII). ChatGPT plugins enable users to access up-to-date
The cyber threat landscape in 2024 is shaping up to be worse for cybersecurity teams than 2023. Threat intelligence firm Flashpoint has logged dramatic increases in all major threat indicators January through February 2024. According
AT&T confirms that personal information from millions of customers was leaked on a dark-web forum in mid-March. In a statement released March 30 AT&T said: “AT&T has launched a robust investigation supported by internal and
AI will continue to dominate technology news for 2024 with industry leaders from the enterprise security segment naming AI security as a top concern, according to a recent study by the Security Industry Association (SIA).
A recent report from Swiss technology company Acronis revealed that phishing remains the most popular tactic for stealing credentials, making up 73 percent of all cyberattacks. The phishing trends for 2024 include smishing and deepfakes,
United Healthcare’s Change Healthcare unit has reportedly paid $22 million to recover data and regain access to systems, according to the latest news updates. The cryptocurrency transaction was visible on Bitcoin’s blockchain and suggests the
Consumer genetics and research company 23andMe is facing multiple lawsuits over a 2023 data breach that went undetected for 5 months, and official reaction from company officials places the blame on poor user password practices.
According to a report from international financial services provider Allianz, cyber threats rank as a top global business threat in 2024. These attacks, ranging from ransomware attacks, data breaches to other IT disruptions are a
Anydesk, a popular remote desktop software provider based in Germany, has confirmed it was the target of a cyberattack during a four-day outage in late January. The company published a public statement regarding indications of
Generative AI is making headlines as it changes the tech landscape, fueling new products and tools that streamline processes, enhancing creativity and helping with complex problem-solving. As with most new technology, however, it’s just a
Generative AI, ransomware attacks and phishing dominated the 2023 cybersecurity landscape. Will they continue to be cybersecurity trends to monitor in 2024? Read on for an overview of the growing trends that will be making
With significant cybersecurity developments such as generative AI driving trends in 2023, there were several impactful cybersecurity and cyberattack headlines dominating the year. Here is a recap of just some of the top cybersecurity and
With still a few days left of 2023, the statistics for identity theft are already quite alarming. In fact, 2023 is on track to exceed 1 million identity theft complaints — considerably outnumbering any pre-pandemic
Cybersecurity experts are warning that generative AI will greatly impact cyber attacks in 2024, with 83% of the respondents to a recent study believing that generative AI will play a more significant role in future
Internet infrastructure providers Google Cloud, Cloudflare, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have reported a DDoS (distributed-denial-of-service) attack that was seven times larger than the previous record-breaking attack in 2022. The attacks took place in October
While shoppers scour the Internet for the best deals once holiday shopping season kicks off, Black Friday and Cyber Monday mean more cyber threats. As online activity ramps up, the environment is prime for phishing
The entire state of Maine is the latest victim of the MOVEit Transfer data breach compromise. Led by a Russa-linked ransomware gang, the Maine breach is believed to have impacted about 1.3 million people. “On
Cybersecurity experts are seeing an uptick in student loan scams in the form of phone calls, emails and text messages as loan payments are resuming this fall. Student borrowers in America owe their lenders a
A recent study by computer security company McAfee reported that one in four people have been impacted by artificial intelligence voice scams. The report, The Artificial Imposter, provides insight on how AI is fueling a
This October marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the U.S. With nearly half (47%) of Americans having had personal data such as Social Security numbers and addresses exposed by cyber criminals, the
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) LLC is the latest American organization to be victimized by a data breach caused by a MOVEit vulnerability. The breach has impacted nearly 7000 current and former employees or their family
U.S. government services contractor Maximus has now claimed the spot as the largest victim of the 2023 MOVEit breach, the biggest hack of 2023, impacting 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries. Maximus, based in Virginia, contracts with federal,
A mid-year cyberthreats report released by Swiss global technology company Acronis unveils a concerning 464% surge in email phishing attacks when compared to the same time frame in 2022. The biannual report, titled “From Innovation
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology) paired with more traditional tools such as USB devices is behind a surge in cyber-attacks during the second quarter of 2023, according to a new mid-year security
Deep-fake impostor scams so effective that financial institutions cannot determine their authenticity are the latest trend in financial fraud. Deepfakes created with AI are so realistic it can be difficult to tell them apart from
AI is fueling cybercrime and the latest tactic targets Social Security recipients. While Social Security fraud is not new, artificial intelligence is a new tool for cybercriminals who may use it to prey upon Social
80 to 95% of cyberattacks start with phishing, according to a new report on cybersecurity threats conducted by Comcast Business. The report analyzed data from 23.5 billion cyberattacks in 2022. The majority of breaches now
Nashville-based HCA Healthcare, the largest health system in the U.S. with more than 180 hospitals and 2,300 healthcare sites, is being sued by patients in multiple class action lawsuits for failing to protect personal health
If your data has been shared online, don’t be surprised. With 93 percent of the U.S. population using the Internet, the increase in data breaches and digital footprints enable cybercriminals to carry out digital identity
A Russian-speaking cybercrime group’s latest strategy includes stealing information from several federal U.S. agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE). The global hacking campaign impacted “several hundred” companies and organizations within the United States on
The healthcare sector is one of the most heavily targeted industries by cybercriminals and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (HPHC) is one of the latest targets. An April ransomware attack compromised the PPI and PHI of 2.5
Cybercriminals taking advantage of the latest AI technology was the predominant theme during a recent talk by cybersecurity experts reviewing their contenders for the most dangerous forms of cyberattacks we can expect in 2023. Key
May was a busy month for Toyota, but not for manufacturing cars. The global carmaker, which is the most sold car brand in the world, first admitted to a data leak exposing 2.15 million customers’
Mark Zuckerberg’s tech giant Meta has been hit with a record $1.2 billion EU fine ($1.3 billion in U.S. dollars) for not complying with the EU’s privacy rules and has been asked to stop exporting
In the wake of rising cybercrime and identity theft, a new study by Privacy Affairs has found that an individual’s personal information is valued at $1,010 on the dark web. The dark web is a
Researchers at Meta have seen a rise in ChatGPT-themed attacks, the company announced in a May 3 report reviewing cybersecurity issues on its platforms. The Menlo Park, California, based technology conglomerate owns Facebook, the world’s
A ransomware attack on the city of Dallas has brought the city’s 911 Computer Aided Dispatch to a halt, forcing first responders to rely on a backup radio dispatch system. Information Technology Director Bill Zielinski
The FBI has released new information to help stop online crime. As working from home and remotely becomes the new normal, everyday activities such as opening an email, clicking on a link or even online
Four out of five employees store their work passwords on their personal phones, according to a Mobile BYOD (Bring Your Own Security Device) study by SlashNext. The study also found that 66% of employees use
America has one of the highest rates of identity theft in the world, and a new study conducted by popular news website U.S. News and World Report has ranked the top 10 states with the
Telecom giant AT&T alerted roughly 9 million customers in March that some of their personal information regarding their wireless account was exposed after a marketing vendor was hacked in January. The data breach affected AT&T
Phishing is the most common cybercrime tactic and takes place when a target or targets are contacted by email, phone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to trick them into providing
Identity theft ramped up more than 40% in 2022, with some dubbing the term “scamdemic” to describe the wave of cybercrime. While 2022 started off on a positive trend, with the estimated number of data
Tax season can be an especially vulnerable time for victims of cybercrime who are targeted by what they believe to be the official IRS. Tax identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security Number
While 2022 didn’t pass 2021 in terms of the number of identity thefts reported, it came very close to being a record year. Cybersecurity experts have shared several identity theft trends to watch in 2023
A recent security incident involving nearly 35,000 PayPal customers serves as a wake up call to organizations of all sizes to implement a zero-trust architecture, enable MFA, and use strong and unique passwords. Attackers gained
Cybercriminal tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated, even fooling bank employees. Helping employees identify and avoid phishing attacks should be a priority for any business. A recent CNBC article reported that a fake Chase fraud department
Cloud company Rackpace Technology recently completed its investigation into the December 2022 ransomware attack that left thousands of customers worldwide without access to their data. The attack was one of many that made 2022 one
