Cybersecurity 101
Supply chain attacks are a rapidly evolving class of cyber threats that exploit the complex web of trust between organizations and their external partners. In today’s interconnected digital landscape, businesses rely on a vast network of vendors, service providers, and open-source components to build, deliver, and maintain their software.
Patch Management
In an unprecedented escalation of its security communications, Apple has begun pushing urgent, full-screen "Critical Software Alerts" to millions of iPhone and iPad users. The notifications, which bypass standard "Do Not Disturb" settings, warn users that their devices are running outdated versions of iOS 17 and
Cybersecurity 101
An advanced persistent threat (APT) represents one of the most dangerous categories of modern cyber threats. These attacks are considered sophisticated threats due to their complexity and the advanced tactics used by attackers. Unlike opportunistic attacks, an advanced persistent threat attack is carefully planned, highly targeted, and executed over an
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is facing renewed condemnation following reports that the 2021 Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) data breach has led to direct physical harm and fatalities. Recent findings, supported by parliamentary oversight committees and human rights organizations, suggest that the exposure of personal details for
In an unprecedented escalation of its security communications, Apple has begun pushing urgent, full-screen "Critical Software Alerts" to millions of iPhone and iPad users. The notifications, which bypass standard "Do Not Disturb" settings, warn users that their devices are running outdated versions of iOS 17 and
Educational services provider Kaplan North America, LLC has begun notifying an undisclosed number of individuals following a cybersecurity incident that exposed sensitive personal information. The breach, which was identified in early March 2026, has already triggered multiple class-action investigations and legal filings across several jurisdictions. Incident Discovery and Data Exposure
Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC), a critical behavioral health provider in Northern Maine, confirmed Wednesday that its digital infrastructure was targeted in a sophisticated ransomware attack. Cybersecurity researchers have attributed the intrusion to Qilin, a Russian-speaking threat actor group known for aggressive data exfiltration and extortion tactics. Service Disruptions
The European Commission confirmed Friday that unauthorized actors targeted its Europa web platform, resulting in the theft of internal data. The incident, which occurred on March 24, 2026, involved a breach of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account utilized by the Commission for hosting specific digital services. Breach Discovery and
Global pharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca is investigating claims of a significant data breach after a cybercrime group alleged it successfully exfiltrated sensitive internal information, including proprietary source code and clinical data. The extortion group, identified by security researchers as a contingent of the Lapsus$ hacking collective, posted evidence of the alleged
Educational services provider Kaplan North America, LLC has begun notifying an undisclosed number of individuals following a cybersecurity incident that exposed sensitive personal information. The breach, which was identified in early March 2026, has already triggered multiple class-action investigations and legal filings across several jurisdictions. Incident Discovery and Data Exposure
Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC), a critical behavioral health provider in Northern Maine, confirmed Wednesday that its digital infrastructure was targeted in a sophisticated ransomware attack. Cybersecurity researchers have attributed the intrusion to Qilin, a Russian-speaking threat actor group known for aggressive data exfiltration and extortion tactics. Service Disruptions
Modern organizations operate in a digital environment where cyber threats are becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and financially damaging. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud environments, connected devices, and digital services, the number of cybersecurity threats targeting organizations continues to grow. Cybersecurity threats are acts performed by individuals or groups with
The European Commission confirmed Friday that unauthorized actors targeted its Europa web platform, resulting in the theft of internal data. The incident, which occurred on March 24, 2026, involved a breach of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account utilized by the Commission for hosting specific digital services. Breach Discovery and
A data breach is any security incident in which unauthorized parties access sensitive or confidential information. This guide explains what a data breach is, how breaches happen, their impact on organizations and individuals, and how to prevent and respond to them. It is intended for business leaders, IT professionals, and
Monmouth University officials confirmed this week that a ransomware attack has disrupted campus digital infrastructure in New Jersey. The cybercriminal collective known as Pear stated they were responsible for the breach, asserting that they exfiltrated sensitive data before encrypting local systems. Detection and Containment The university detected unauthorized activity on
As cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow, so does a lesser-known but highly impactful cyber threat: cryptojacking. Cryptojacking is a type of cyberattack in which cybercriminals hijack the computing resources of victims' devices to mine cryptocurrency without permission. Unlike traditional cyberattacks that focus on stealing data, cryptojacking silently hijacks a
Global pharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca is investigating claims of a significant data breach after a cybercrime group alleged it successfully exfiltrated sensitive internal information, including proprietary source code and clinical data. The extortion group, identified by security researchers as a contingent of the Lapsus$ hacking collective, posted evidence of the alleged
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) restricted access to its internal computer systems late Saturday following the detection of unauthorized activity on its network. The proactive shutdown impacted employee workstations and administrative applications across the agency — a move intended to contain the threat while forensic investigators determine the
Lateral movement is a technique used by cyber attackers to navigate through a compromised network or system. It involves techniques that allow attackers to identify and compromise additional assets within a network. Lateral movement is one of the most critical and dangerous stages of modern cyberattacks. It refers to the
Officials in Foster City declared a local state of emergency on Wednesday following a targeted ransomware attack that has disrupted municipal computer systems and forced critical digital infrastructure offline for several days. The declaration — authorized by City Manager Stefan Chatwin and formally adopted by the City Council — is intended to
The decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Resolv has suspended operations following a sophisticated perimeter breach that resulted in the theft of approximately $24.5 million in Ethereum (ETH). The incident, which targeted the protocol’s off-chain administrative infrastructure, triggered an illicit minting of $80 million in uncollateralized USR stablecoins and a