Is Your “Smart” Home Gadget Actually a Cybersecurity Risk?
We’ve all seen them: the dirt-cheap smart plugs, budget security cameras, and discounted Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets on online marketplaces that seem too good to be true.
June 17, 2026
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Ransomware Attack on U.S. Navy Shipbuilder Exposes Data of 17,000 Individuals
In April, a ransomware attack on Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), a company building ships for the U.S. Navy, exposed the information of nearly 17,000 people.
January 15, 2024
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited
U.S. software company Ivanti has confirmed the exploitation of two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887) in its widely used corporate VPN appliance, Ivanti Connect Secure.
January 12, 2024
Healthcare Entities Face Surge in Cybersecurity Attacks, Disrupting Patient Care and Raising Data Security Concerns
Healthcare entities, particularly hospitals, are frequent targets of cybersecurity attacks, with over 1,400 incidents per week reported by Check Point Research. Liberty Hospital recently experienced
January 12, 2024
SSM Health Patients Warned of Data Breach
A St. Louis-based healthcare management company called Navvis sent letters to adult and minor patients of SSM Health, warning them of a data breach that
January 11, 2024
City of Dallas Cyberattack Widens: Nearly 300 More Victims Revealed in Data Breach
City officials in Dallas revealed that hackers, who targeted the city in a cyberattack, had accessed the personal information of almost 300 more individuals than
January 11, 2024
Cybercriminals Exploit Verified X Accounts for Malicious Activities
Cybercriminals are targeting verified “Gold” accounts on the social media service X (formerly Twitter), selling them on the Dark Web for up to $2,000 each,
January 10, 2024
IRS Faces Criticism for Prolonged Delays in Assisting Tax Identity Theft Victims Despite Funding Boost
The IRS has improved taxpayer service and technology after receiving additional funding, but the National Taxpayer Advocate’s annual report to Congress highlights significant delays in
January 10, 2024
Toronto Zoo Faces Ransomware Attack
The Toronto Zoo disclosed a ransomware attack detected on January 5, stating that an investigation is underway. The zoo assured that animal well-being and operations
January 9, 2024
Cybersecurity Crisis Hits U.S. Mortgage loanDepot
Leading U.S. mortgage lender, loanDepot has confirmed that it experienced a ransomware attack resulting in data encryption. The incident disrupted customer access to payment portals
January 9, 2024