Author: Kriti Tripathi

When Data Leaks Don’t Look Like Breaches: The Instagram Exposure Explained

When Data Leaks Don’t Look Like Breaches: The Instagram Exposure Explained

A recent disclosure revealed that data associated with more than 17.5 million Instagram accounts was exposed through a large-scale data leak, with records reportedly including user IDs, contact details, and account metadata, according to CyberPress. While no direct breach of Instagram’s core infrastructure has been publicly confirmed, the exposed dataset highlights a persistent challenge for

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Cyber Fraud Takes the Lead: What the Shift Away From Ransomware Signals for Enterprises

Cyber Fraud Takes the Lead: What the Shift Away From Ransomware Signals for Enterprises

A new global assessment shows that cyber fraud has overtaken ransomware as the top cybersecurity concern for business leaders, driven by a sharp rise in phishing, business email compromise, and identity-based scams, according to the World Economic Forum. While ransomware continues to pose a serious risk, this shift highlights a critical change in attacker behavior.

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Identity Under Siege: What the Salt Typhoon Campaign Reveals About Trusted Access Risks

Identity Under Siege: What the Salt Typhoon Campaign Reveals About Trusted Access Risks

A recent disclosure confirms that email accounts belonging to U.S. congressional staff were compromised as part of the Salt Typhoon cyber-espionage campaign, targeting personnel supporting key House committees and exploiting trusted identities rather than software vulnerabilities, according to TechRadar. While no immediate operational disruption was publicly reported, the incident sends a clear message: identity systems

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Ransomware Hits a Claims Giant: What the Sedgwick Breach Reveals About Modern Extortion Attacks

Ransomware Hits a Claims Giant: What the Sedgwick Breach Reveals About Modern Extortion Attacks

A recent breach disclosure reveals that claims management firm Sedgwick was targeted by the TridentLocker ransomware group, with attackers claiming to have exfiltrated sensitive data from systems supporting its government services operations before deploying ransomware, according to Cybersecurity News. While Sedgwick has not disclosed full technical details, the incident follows a well-established ransomware playbook. Attackers

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