Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
AT&T Reaches $177 Million Settlement Over 2024 Data Breaches
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement for customers affected by March and July 2024 data breaches exposing names, SSNs, phone numbers, and call metadata to over 73 million people. Eligible claimants can receive up to $7,500; the filing deadline is December 18, 2025, with court approval hearing on January 15, 2026.
The breaches involved dark web leaks and a third-party Snowflake platform vulnerability.
Jaguar Land Rover Confirms Payroll Data Theft in August 2025 Cyberattack
JLR disclosed that hackers stole payroll details including salaries, pensions, bank info, and tax codes of thousands of current and former employees during an August attack. The 'Scattered Lapsus Hunters' group claimed responsibility, impacting 38,000+ staff and causing production halts and £20,000 crore economic losses.
UK's ICO is investigating; no evidence of data sale yet, but identity fraud risks are high.
Asahi Group Considers New Cybersecurity Unit After Ransomware Attack
Japan's Asahi Group Holdings is mulling a dedicated cybersecurity team as September ransomware disruptions to operations and financial reporting persist into 2026. CEO Atsushi Katsuki announced adoption of a stricter 'zero-trust' security model assuming no internal network safety.
Recovery efforts continue amid ongoing impacts.
2025 Marked by AI-Augmented Cyber Threats and Supply Chain Attacks
2025 saw exponential growth in AI-powered threats, with top attacks including Change Healthcare aftermath and Vietnam Airlines breaches. AI tools accelerated threat scale, including deepfakes targeting finance pros and malware using OCR for data theft.
Cybersecurity crossed the 'AI Rubicon' with integrated defenses needed.
Email Compromises Surge in Healthcare, Over 25% of 2025 Incidents
Email compromises accounted for more than a quarter of all healthcare cybersecurity incidents reported in 2025. The largest involved United Seating and Mobility, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in the sector.
Alarming rate underscores need for better email security protocols.
LastPass Data Breach Exposed 1.6 Million Users' Information
A security failure at password manager LastPass exposed data of 1.6 million users in a major breach. The incident raises concerns over the safety of stored credentials in popular tools.
It exemplifies risks in cybersecurity products themselves.
Cybercrime and Security Market to Reach $543 Billion by 2035
Valued at $209.4 billion in 2025, the cybercrime and security market is projected to grow to $543.1 billion by 2035 at a 10% CAGR. Growth driven by rising threats and demand for advanced defenses.
Highlights expanding opportunities amid challenges.
Industrial Cybersecurity Demands Integrated Strategies Post-2025 Lessons
2026+ requires urgent integrated cybersecurity for industrial sectors after 2025's harsh lessons in exposure and strategy gaps. Evolving threats demand proactive, comprehensive approaches.
Organizations face a more strategic phase.
China's Cyber Warfare Escalates Tensions in South China Sea
Cyber warfare intensifies alongside territorial disputes, with China posing significant threats in the region. Operations target maritime infrastructure amid geopolitical strife.
Raises global concerns over state-sponsored cyber activities.
Global Cybersecurity Spending Exceeds Projections Through 2025
Cumulative global cybersecurity spending surpassed $1.75 trillion from 2021-2025, with ransomware damages forecasted over $275 billion by 2031. Reflects escalating cyber risks driving investments.
U.S. data breaches surged 78% in 2023, context for ongoing trends.