PowerSchool Breach: How IT Staff Self-Organized Against Hack
After a massive data breach at education technology giant PowerSchool was disclosed on January 7, school administrators worldwide were left scrambling for clarity. Following the company’s alert—which confirmed hackers accessed…
PowerSchool Breach: Millions of Student Records Exposed
A massive data breach at PowerSchool, a leader in U.S. educational technology, has compromised the sensitive personal information of millions of students and teachers. Discovered on December 28, the cyberattack…
UN Security Council Debates Global Ban on Spyware
For the first time in history, the United Nations Security Council convened this Tuesday to address the escalating threats posed by commercial spyware. The meeting, initiated by the United States…
Change Healthcare Hid Massive Data Breach Notice From Google
Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, confirmed on Tuesday that it has “substantially” completed the notification process for individuals affected by a massive 2024 ransomware attack. The incident, which…
FBI Purges Chinese Malware From Thousands of US Computers
The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have officially confirmed the successful disruption of a massive espionage campaign orchestrated by a China-backed hacking group. In a court-authorized operation conducted…
UK Moves to Ban Ransomware Payments for Public Sector
The U.K. government has launched a formal consultation on new proposals to prohibit public sector organizations and critical infrastructure providers from paying ransoms to cybercriminals. This strategic move aims to…
Massive Data Breach: Gravy Analytics Exposes Millions
A catastrophic security breach at location data broker Gravy Analytics has exposed sensitive, historical movement patterns of millions of smartphone users globally. The incident, which involves the theft of terabytes…
Microsoft Sues Over “De3u” Tool Used to Hijack Azure AI
Microsoft has initiated legal action against an unidentified group of defendants, referred to as “Does,” for allegedly developing a malicious software tool designed to bypass safety filters and exploit its…
Stiiizy Data Breach: 420k Customers’ IDs Stolen by Hackers
Los Angeles-based cannabis retailer Stiiizy has confirmed a significant data breach following a sophisticated cyberattack that exposed sensitive customer information, including government-issued identification and medical cannabis cards. The breach, which…
Meta Users Search for Deletion Options After Policy Shifts
Google search interest regarding account deletion for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads has surged across the U.S. this week. This spike follows Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that the company will…
Mayor Sues Flock Safety Over Alleged Ethics Breach
Ulises Cabrera, the sitting mayor of Moreno Valley, California, has filed a lawsuit against police surveillance giant Flock Safety, claiming he was wrongfully terminated. The legal action, initiated in November…
Japan Exposes Years-Long Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign
The Japanese government issued an official alert this Wednesday, confirming that a sophisticated Chinese hacking group has systematically breached government bodies, private corporations, and high-profile individuals since 2019. Authorities have…