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World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A snapshot of the state of the cloud in cybersecurity and physical security.

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Mercor has faced a breach of data.

8 in 10 AI Chatbots Likely to Help Plan Attacks, Hate Crimes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Most AI chatbots are likely to assist a user in planning a violent attack.

10 Data Security Stories to Know About (March 2026)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Security magazine reviews 10 data security events from March 2026.

How to Grow Your Cybersecurity Skills, According to Experts

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

How are cybersecurity professionals developing their career for the modern era?

What Does It Take to Be an Outstanding CSO or CISO?

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Scott McHugh, Program Executive, Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University, discusses what it takes to be a great CSO or CISO in the modern age.

Security Leaders Share Thoughts on Foster City Cyberattack

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:52:05 -0400

A ransomware attack on Foster City, California, triggered a state of emergency to access additional resources to keep systems up and running.

3.7M Records Exposed, Many Belonging to Sears Home Services

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Three different databases were publicly exposed, amounting to 3.7 million records.

Hackers Claim to Have Breached Streaming Service CrunchyRoll’s Data

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Hackers claim that they breached Sony’s anime streaming service CrunchyRoll.

The FBI Buys Data to Track Movement, Location History

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Director Patel stated the FBI purchases data that can be leveraged to track a person’s movement and location history.

8M Confidential Crime Tips Hacked, Compromised

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

A hacker group claimed to breach a platform used for submitting tips about criminal events.

Trump’s Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Joe Kent is under investigation for alleged leaks of classified information

Stryker Update: FBI Seizes Website of Iran-Linked Hackers

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The FBI has seized the website of the Iranian-linked hackers believed to be behind the recent cyberattack against Stryker.

GuardDog Telehealth Accesses Sensitive Medical Records Under False Pretenses

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:05:00 -0400

A telehealth organization accessed patient medical data in order to share it with law firms.

Verizon Retail Customer Database Allegedly for Sale by Hackers: 6.3M Customers at Risk

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

One of the United States’ largest Verizon Authorized Retailers may have been compromised.

Security Team Member Dies in Standoff with Dallas Police

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A member of Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s security team was killed in a standoff with the Dallas police.

Targeted Phishing Attack Breaches Biotech Company Data

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Intuitive faced a data breach due to a phishing attack.

Why Are Platform Ecosystems — Like Salesforce — Often Targeted?

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Why is Salesforce — and other platforms like it — such an attractive target to cybercriminals?

Nuclear Facility Cyberattack Investigated as Possible Iranian Exploit

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Poland’s National Centre for Nuclear Research defended against a cyberattack.

Suspected Iranian Cyberattack Targets U.S. Medtech Company Stryker

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Stryker, a major U.S. medical technology organization, has been disrupted by a cyberattack.

Explosives Thrown in Attempted Terrorist Attack Near NYC Mayor’s Home

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Explosives were thrown outside of the residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Security Leaders Discuss Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Security leaders share approval and critiques of Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America.

Airport Security Challenges in the Midst of the DHS Shutdown

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

TSA is facing challenges due to the DHS shutdown.

Can the Industry Do More for Women in Security?

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0500

While women in security have seen forward progress, the path hasn’t always been linear.

Iran Conflict and Cybersecurity: What to Expect in the Next 30 Days

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:27 -0500

What to expect as the conflict between the United States and Iran unfolds.

Coupang Data Breach Leads to Q4 Losses

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Coupang reported Q4 losses, with revenue totaling below the estimates of analysts.

1M Impacted by University of Hawaii Cancer Center Breach

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:35:26 -0500

The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center’s Epidemiology Division revealed it experienced a data breach.

New Research: 45% Cybersecurity Leaders Work a “Sixth Day”

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0500

Nearly half of cybersecurity leaders are working 11 or more extra hours per week.

Iranian Apps, Websites Hacked Following US-Israeli Strikes

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

A wave of cyber operations targeted Iran.

4 Data Security Incidents to Know About (February 2026)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Security magazine reviews four data security events, some of which had a widespread impact.