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AngelSense Security Breach: Personal Data and Location of Users Exposed
AngelSense, a company specializing in location monitoring devices for individuals with disabilities, faced criticism for leaking sensitive user data online. This breach exposed personal information, GPS coordinates, account details, and partial financial data. The company secured the exposed server only after being alerted by UpGuard researchers. CEO Doron Somer acknowledged the mistake of initially dismissing the alert as spam and confirmed that they acted promptly to address the issue. While there is no evidence of misuse, it remains unclear how long the data was exposed or how many customers were affected, emphasizing the need for stronger data protection measures.
CISA Faces Legal Fallout: Urgent Outreach to Laid-Off Employees After Court Deems Layoffs Unlawful
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is working to reconnect with over 130 former employees unlawfully terminated by the Trump administration, following a U.S. District Court ruling mandating their reinstatement. The affected individuals were probationary employees laid off in February as part of workforce reductions. CISA is actively reaching out but lacks contact information for many, urging eligible former employees to provide their details securely. Rehired employees will receive administrative leave with full pay and benefits. Additional workforce cuts may be imminent, potentially affecting about 100 more employees, including those in critical roles.
DOJ Confirms Arrested US Army Soldier Tied to Major AT&T and Verizon Hacking Scandal
U.S. prosecutors have made significant progress in a major theft of phone records linked to AT&T and Verizon, following the arrest of U.S. Army soldier Cameron John Wagenius. Charged with unlawfully transferring confidential phone records, Wagenius was extradited to Washington state after his arrest in Texas. His case connects to earlier indictments of hackers Connor Moucka and John Binns, who allegedly breached cloud firm Snowflake, compromising sensitive data from numerous organizations, including AT&T and Ticketmaster. The hackers exploited weak security measures and threatened to leak stolen call logs of notable political figures, intensifying concerns over data breaches.
OpenAI Makes Groundbreaking Move with First Investment in Cybersecurity
Generative AI is enhancing cybercriminal tools, leading to increased threats like deepfakes and fraudulent receipts. OpenAI has invested in New York-based Adaptive Security, which recently raised $43 million in Series A funding to combat these challenges. The startup trains employees to recognize simulated AI-generated cyberattacks, including spoofed calls and texts, and focuses on social engineering vulnerabilities. Since its launch, Adaptive Security has attracted over 100 customers. CEO Brian Long plans to use the funding to hire engineers and improve their offerings. Other startups are also emerging in this space, highlighting the growing importance of cybersecurity in the AI era.
Unraveling the SK Telecom Data Breach: A Comprehensive Timeline of South Korea’s Telecom Giant’s Security Incident
In April 2025, SK Telecom (SKT) faced a major cyberattack, affecting the personal data of around 23 million customers, raising concerns about data security and trust. CEO Young-sang Ryu reported that 250,000 customers have already switched providers, with potential losses of up to $5 billion if cancellation fees are waived. The breach involved the theft of 25 types of personal information, increasing risks for SIM swapping and surveillance. SKT has initiated protective measures, including free SIM replacements, and is investigating the breach, suspected to involve China-backed hackers. This incident highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity.
Trump Appoints Sean Plankey as New CISA Director: A Strategic Move for Cybersecurity Leadership
Sean Plankey has been nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), underlining the need for strong leadership in national cybersecurity. Plankey, who has extensive experience in government roles, previously provided cybersecurity support in Afghanistan and served at U.S. Cyber Command, the Coast Guard, and Navy. He also worked on the National Security Council during the previous Trump administration. Plankey’s nomination follows the resignation of Jen Easterly and the controversial dismissal of Chris Krebs. His Senate confirmation vote is pending, which will shape CISA’s future cybersecurity efforts.