Kim Zetter reports: The investigation into former national security advisor John Bolton’s handling of classified material stemmed in part from an admission Bolton made to the FBI in July 2021 that hackers – believed to be from Iran – had breached his private AOL email account and tried to extort him over classified information contained…
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A business’s cyber insurance policy included ransom coverage, but when they needed it, the insurer refused to pay. Why?
Allardyce Bower Consulting paid more than $14,000 for a cyber insurance policy that included ransom coverage, but when they needed it, the insurer refused to pay. Had the business made a grave error in security? Over on SuspectFile, Marco A. De Felice writes: Allardyce Bower Consulting (ABC) was the victim of a severe cyberattack attributed…
No Kings. Not Today. Not Ever.
The following is a personal statement. Today is a day of national protest against the authoritarian regime being imposed by a narcissist and those who are afraid to stand up to him. Today is the day when my husband — an arch-Conservative who has never participated in a political protest in his life — is…
BreachForums Seized — Again!
As predicted a few days ago, BreachForums was seized. The splash page is now up. It does not have any cute avatars with characters in handcuffs and no text about all the entities that cooperated. It simply says, “This Domain Has Been Seized,” and shows four shields: Department of Justice, FBI, BL2C, and JUNALCO. The latter…
The Identity Theft Resource Center Remains Open to Victims Amid Government Shutdown
The ITRC provides free assistance for victims of identity theft, fraud or scams Oct. 1, 2025 — The Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, is available to assist victims during the Federal Government shutdown. The ITRC, a trusted nonprofit partner of the Federal Trade Commission and the Internal…
Legal Practice Board of Western Australia begins notifying data breach victims
David Hollingworth reports: The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) has said it has begun notifying individuals whose data was compromised following a cyber attack performed by the Dire Wolf ransomware gang in May. “Following a comprehensive investigation, the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (the board) has commenced notifying individuals whose data was…