According to an AT&T spokesperson, this is not accurate. Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth were already available in plain text in the original compromised dataset from 2024 (in separate files that could be...more
6/13/2025
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Class Action ,
Customer Information ,
Customer Privacy ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Dark Web ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Hackers ,
Identity Theft ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Telecommunications
Editor’s Note: Email remains the most reliable and comprehensive source of evidence in digital investigations, often providing insights that other platforms cannot. As threats become more sophisticated and data volumes grow,...more
Editor’s Note: As digital threats become increasingly sophisticated and data volumes continue to surge, email remains a cornerstone of modern investigations. In this timely webcast, HaystackID® experts John Wilson and Rene...more
xThe cybersecurity community has witnessed a significant development with the recent compromise of LockBit’s operational infrastructure, providing extraordinary visibility into one of the most sophisticated...more
The DFIR 2025 Threat Report from CyberCX offers a firsthand view of how cyber adversaries adapted and accelerated their tactics in 2024. Covering incidents across Australia, New Zealand, North America, and Europe, the report...more
4/30/2025
/ Cloud Computing ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Espionage ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Email ,
Espionage ,
Extortion ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Multi-Factor Authentication ,
Phishing Scams ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Third-Party Risk
In a critical revelation within the realm of digital privacy, a significant data breach was uncovered involving key players in the dating app industry. Approximately 1.5 million explicit images from users of BDSM People,...more
On March 23, 2025, 23andMe, a pioneer in the field of genetic testing and consumer healthcare, announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The objective...more
3/26/2025
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Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Restructuring ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Debt Restructuring ,
Debtors-in-Possession ,
Healthcare ,
Investors ,
Schedule 13D ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
Editor’s Note: White-collar investigations can send shockwaves through an organization, demanding swift, strategic, and legally sound responses. In a recent HaystackID® webcast, experts broke down the complexities of...more
A major cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has cast a spotlight on the persistent threat of ransomware targeting global corporations. The HELLCAT ransomware group is behind this latest breach, exposing internal documents,...more
Between January 2023 and June 2024, cyber threats targeting Europe’s financial sector escalated, posing risks to banks, financial service providers, and regulatory bodies. According to the ENISA Threat Landscape: Finance...more
3/4/2025
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) ,
ENISA ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraud ,
Ransomware ,
Supply Chain
The PowerSchool data breach, discovered on December 28, 2024, serves as a powerful reminder of the persistent cybersecurity challenges confronting the education sector. PowerSchool, a leading provider of education technology,...more
1/10/2025
/ Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Educational Institutions ,
Information Governance ,
Ransomware ,
Students
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force in cybersecurity threats, particularly in the domain of sophisticated phishing attacks. Recent developments...more
The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals...more
12/13/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Integration ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Transparency
A series of recent cybersecurity breaches reveals significant vulnerabilities within educational and technology institutions, underscoring the urgent need for strengthened defenses. Among the most prominent incidents is the...more
11/14/2024
/ Breach of Implied Contract ,
Class Action ,
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Educational Institutions ,
Hackers ,
Investigations ,
Negligence ,
Passwords ,
Personal Data ,
Popular
A recent cyber attack targeting ZircoDATA, a data firm contracted by Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, has raised significant concerns about data privacy and cybersecurity in government-linked organizations. This breach...more
Thursday, Microsoft announced its new line of Copilot Plus PCs would launch next week without the anticipated Recall feature. Originally part of Microsoft’s Copilot Plus suite, Recall was designed to take and store...more
In May, Santander Bank faced a significant cybersecurity breach that affected millions of its customers and employees worldwide. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the attack, which also targeted...more
Amidst an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, a recent slew of regulatory updates and cybersecurity standards are defining a new battlefront for securing critical infrastructure and corporate data across varying sectors....more
5/30/2024
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Preservation ,
Data Security ,
Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
New Regulations ,
Popular ,
Ransomware