In July 2025, a 4chan user posted a simple Python script. Within hours, thousands of women’s driver’s licenses, selfies, and intimate conversations were spreading across the dark corners of the internet. The source? An app...more
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
/ AT&T ,
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
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
/ Bankruptcy Court ,
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
/ Compliance ,
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
/ Acquisitions ,
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
Editor’s Note: This webcast brings together some of HaystackID’s top experts to dissect the intricacies of Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks—a rapidly growing threat impacting organizations globally. During the...more
11/6/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Business E-Mail Compromise (BEC) ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Loss Prevention ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery ,
Email ,
Employee Training ,
Extortion ,
Fines ,
Fraud ,
Fund Transfers ,
Hackers ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
Malware ,
Multi-Factor Authentication ,
Passwords ,
Phishing Scams ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sensitive Business Information ,
Social Engineering ,
Spoofing
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
/ Compliance ,
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
Editor's Note: The convergence of CYE's and Surfshark's analyses reveals a critical juncture in the fight against cyber threats. With the U.S. leading global data breaches and businesses facing significant insurance coverage...more
Editor’s Note: This article covers valuable insights on artificial intelligence’s (AI) evolving role in cybersecurity and incident response shared during an expert panel discussion. As cybersecurity, information governance,...more
10/25/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Audits ,
Automation Systems ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Ethics ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
New Regulations ,
Oversight Duties ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Risk Assessment ,
Training ,
Transparency ,
Vetting
Editor’s Note: HaystackID hosted an educational webcast on March 15, 2023, to discuss the growing importance of cyber and data hygiene in the context of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection. The webcast focused on how...more
3/28/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Investigations ,
Metadata ,
Mobile Devices ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
Trade Secrets
Editor’s Note: On February 15, 2023, HaystackID shared an educational webcast to provide valuable insight into the ways in which AI is being used to address key issues in the realm of privacy and cybersecurity. The expert...more
3/2/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FERPA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Information Governance ,
PCI-DSS Standard ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
State Privacy Laws ,
UK
Editor’s Note: On August 31, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the topic of data mining in data breach incident response. As data mining has increasingly become one of the largest expenses during a cyber...more
9/8/2022
/ Compliance ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Mining ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
e-Discovery ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Infrastructure ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Personal Information ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Sensitive Business Information ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes
On April 20, HaystackID shared an educational webcast developed to discuss best practices for handling big data and provide tangible field-experienced methods for data remediation. These best practices can be implemented at...more
4/29/2022
/ CFIUS ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
File Transfer Protocols (FTP) ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hedge Funds ,
Information Governance ,
NIST ,
Popular ,
Private Equity ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Editor’s Note: On December 1, 2021, HaystackID shared an educational webcast designed to present and describe a framework for deploying and enhancing organizational information governance programs....more