Cyber Briefing: 2026.01.21

Gemini prompt abuse leaks data as ransomware targets enterprises, major state breaches emerge, DDoS attacks rise, and regulators push tougher cyber rules. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.01.21

Luxembourg State Sites Hit By Cyberattack

On Tuesday morning, the Luxembourg State Information Technology Centre confirmed that several government websites were temporarily offline following a targeted cyberattack. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Luxembourg State Sites Hit By Cyberattack

Illinois DHS Breach Exposes 700K

The Illinois Department of Human Services recently disclosed a data breach that compromised the personal records of approximately 700,000 residents who interacted with state assistance programs. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Illinois DHS Breach…

SK Telecom Sues To Revoke Breach Fine

South Korea’s top mobile provider, SK Telecom, has initiated a lawsuit to cancel a record 135 billion-won fine issued by the state data regulator following a massive breach of its entire 23 million user base. This article has been indexed…

EU Plans Cybersecurity Overhaul

The European Commission has introduced a new cybersecurity legislative package that mandates the removal of high-risk suppliers from telecommunications networks to protect against state-sponsored threats. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: EU Plans Cybersecurity Overhaul

UK NCSC Warns Of Russia Linked DDos

The UK government has issued a warning regarding persistent DDoS attacks from Russia-linked hacktivists targeting critical national infrastructure and local government systems. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: UK NCSC Warns Of Russia Linked DDos