cyber security

The Office of the Maine Attorney General announced that in a significant cybersecurity breach, the personal, medical and financial records of more than 569,000 Americans have been exposed. What Happened: The California-based non-profit organization NorthBay Healthcare Corporation fell victim to an...

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) locations are reportedly calculating employee pay and hours worked by hand after a ransomware attack on a third-party software provider disrupted how the coffee shop's employees view and manage their schedules and how the company tracks labor hours.  The Details: U.K-...

In an era where cybersecurity threats are escalating, companies are grappling with the challenge of balancing their budget constraints with the need to protect their digital infrastructure. During Benzinga's recent virtual event on cybersecurity, Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist and...

Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) is about to face significant financial repercussions this quarter due to a recent system failure that resulted in thousands of flight cancellations and triggered a federal investigation into the airline’s response. Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) reduced its estimates...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has suffered a significant data breach. What Happened: An anonymous hacking group known as Nullbulge leaked sensitive internal data from the Burbank, California-based company’s Slack channels. The Wall Street Journal reported the leaks, which include discussions...

A cyber incident at automotive data provider CDK Global, whose software is utilized by auto dealers, disrupted operations on Wednesday across the U.S. and Canada. What Happened: The company, which was purchased by Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE:BBU) in 2022 for more than $8 billion, is “...

The rapid establishment of AI Safety Institutes by Western governments has overlooked the governance of military AI use, despite the growing potential for serious safety risks. What Happened: Concerns regarding the lack of governance over military AI use were raised by Marietje Schaake,...

Chinese state-sponsored hackers are orchestrating advanced attacks that could “wreak havoc” on critical U.S. infrastructure, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) director Christopher Wray said. “Everything from water-treatment facilities and energy grids to transportation and...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) recently addressed a security lapse where internal company files and credentials were exposed to the internet. What Happened: Security researchers from SOCRadar, including Can Yoleri, Murat Özfidan, and Egemen Koçhisarli, discovered an open Azure storage server...

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has responded to security concerns surrounding Apex Legends by implementing the first in a series of security updates. This action follows a disturbing incident during the Apex Legends Global Series where professional players were hacked mid-match, prompting the...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has disclosed a staggering increase in online fraud losses, raising alarms over the growing sophistication and prevalence of cybercrimes in the United States. What Happened: The American public reported losses exceeding $12.5 billion due to online fraud in...

Shares of Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ: ZS) tanked in premarket trading on Friday, after the company reported higher-than-expected sales and earnings for the fiscal second quarter. The results came amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways from the release. Goldman Sachs analyst...

Following last year's hack that exposed over 100 GB of content from within Take-Two Interactive Software Inc's (NASDAQ: TTWO) Rockstar Games' projects, recent reports indicate that the fallout continues. What Happened: On Christmas Eve, various channels, including Discord, a dark...

The Insomniac data breach disclosed a significant agreement between Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY) and The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) Marvel, outlining exclusive rights for Sony to produce X-Men games until Dec. 31, 2035. The Rhysida ransomware group leaked over 1TB of internal data from...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY) has recently disclosed a second security breach. The cyberattack was reported a week after an extortion group known as Ransomed.vc claimed responsibility for hacking into Sony's systems and stealing 3.14GB of data. This new breach dates back to May and involves the...