MANGO, the Spanish fashion retailer, has disclosed a data breach affecting customer information due to a cyberattack on one of its external marketing service providers. The incident, revealed on October 14, 2025, involved unauthorized access to personal data used…
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Amazon resolves major AWS outage that disrupted apps, websites, and banks globally
A widespread disruption at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday caused several high-profile apps, websites, and banking platforms to go offline for hours before the issue was finally resolved later in the night. The outage, which affected one of…
The Rise of AI Agents and the Growing Need for Stronger Authorization Controls
AI agents are no longer confined to research labs—they’re now writing code, managing infrastructure, and approving transactions in real-world production. The appeal is speed and efficiency. The risk? Most organizations still use outdated, human-oriented permission systems that can’t safely…
Nation-State Hackers Breach F5 Networks, Exposing Thousands of Government and Corporate Systems to Imminent Threat
Thousands of networks operated by the U.S. government and Fortune 500 companies are facing an “imminent threat” of cyber intrusion after a major breach at Seattle-based software maker F5 Networks, the federal government warned on Wednesday. The company, known…
Geospatial Tool Turned Into Stealthy Backdoor by Flax Typhoon
Chinese state-backed hacking group Flax Typhoon has been exploiting a feature within Esri’s ArcGIS software to maintain covert access to targeted systems for more than a year, according to new findings from ReliaQuest. The group, active since at least…
China’s DNA Data Bank Initiative Sparks Debate on Privacy and Surveillance
Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia, a northern city that has been subject to widespread scrutiny as a result of a police initiative that has reignited debate over privacy and government surveillance, has recently received widespread attention from the Chinese public. In…
SimonMed Imaging reports data breach affecting over 1.2 million patients
U.S.-based medical imaging provider SimonMed Imaging has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that compromised the personal data of more than 1.2 million patients earlier this year. The company, which operates nearly 170 diagnostic centers across 11 states, specializes in radiology…
Pixnapping Malware Exploits Android’s Rendering Pipeline to Steal Sensitive Data from Google and Samsung Devices
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed a new Android malware attack called Pixnapping, capable of stealing sensitive information from Google and Samsung smartphones without any user interaction. The name “Pixnapping” blends “pixel” and “snapping,” referring to how the malware stealthily extracts…
Windows 10 Support Termination Leaves Devices Vulnerable
Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, marking a major shift impacting hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Released in 2015, the operating system will no longer receive free security updates, bug fixes, or technical assistance, leaving all…
WhatsApp Worm Infects Devices and Compromises User Banking Information
There has been a troubling revelation in the cybersecurity community that cybercriminals continue to weaponise trusted digital ecosystems by deploying highly sophisticated malware campaigns that use WhatsApp’s messaging platform to infiltrate users throughout Brazil, demonstrating that cybercriminals continue to…
Satellites Found Broadcasting Sensitive Data Without Encryption
A recent academic study has revealed alarming security gaps in global satellite communications, exposing sensitive personal, corporate, and even military information to potential interception. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Maryland discovered that…
Microsoft Sentinel Aims to Unify Cloud Security but Faces Questions on Value and Maturity
Microsoft is positioning its Sentinel platform as the foundation of a unified cloud-based security ecosystem. At its core, Sentinel is a security information and event management (SIEM) system designed to collect, aggregate, and analyze data from numerous sources —…
India Plans Techno-Legal Framework to Combat Deepfake Threats
India will introduce comprehensive regulations to combat deepfakes in the near future, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi. The minister emphasized that the upcoming framework will adopt a dual-component approach…
Malware Infiltrations Through Official Game Channels
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the trust of unsuspecting players as a profitable target in the evolving landscape of digital entertainment by downloading video games, which appear to be harmless to the eyes of user. The innocent download of a…
Qantas Faces Scrutiny After Massive Data Leak Exposes Millions of Customer Records
Qantas Airways is under investigation after personal data belonging to millions of its customers appeared online following a major cyberattack. The breach, which originated from an offshore call centre using Salesforce software, is believed to have exposed information from…
5 Million Qantas Travellers’ Data Leaked on Dark Web After Global Ransomware Attack
Personal data of around five million Qantas passengers has surfaced on the dark web after the airline fell victim to a massive ransomware attack. The cybercriminal group, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, released the data publicly when their ransom demands went…
The Hidden Risk Behind 250 Documents and AI Corruption
As the world transforms into a global business era, artificial intelligence is at the forefront of business transformation, and organisations are leveraging its power to drive innovation and efficiency at unprecedented levels. According to an industry survey conducted recently,…
Automakers Face Surge in Cyberattacks as Jaguar Land Rover and Renault Recover from Major Breaches
Cybersecurity experts have warned that global automakers are likely to face an increasing wave of cyberattacks, as recent incidents continue to disrupt operations at leading manufacturers. The warning follows a series of high-profile breaches, including a major cyberattack on…
Rewiring OT Security: AI Turns Data Overload into Smart Response
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming operational technology (OT) security by shifting the focus from reactive alerts to actionable insights that strengthen industrial resilience and efficiency. OT environments—such as those in manufacturing, energy, and utilities—were historically designed for reliability, not…
Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10: Millions of PCs Now at Security Risk
Microsoft has officially stopped supporting Windows 10, marking a major change for millions of users worldwide. After 14 October 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, technical fixes, or official assistance for the operating system. While computers running…