In October 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed a serious cyber incident that exposed employee information from two key agencies, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The breach grew out of a summer long intrusion into FEMA’s network and is now one of the most […]
In October 2025, Western Sydney University (WSU) confirmed a major cyber attack that exposed highly sensitive information about students and staff. The incident shows how one breach at a trusted institution can put thousands of people at risk of fraud, identity theft, and long term privacy harm. News.com.au+1 What happened in the Western Sydney University […]
In late October 2025, headlines around the world warned that 183 million Gmail accounts had been hacked. Many stories called it one of the biggest Gmail data breaches ever. In reality, Google was not hacked, but a huge password leak did happen, and the risk for users is still very real. Forbes+2SC Media+2 This incident […]
In October 2025, security vendor F5 disclosed a major cyber incident that quickly became one of the most worrying attacks of the year. A highly skilled nation state attacker broke into F5’s internal systems, stole parts of the BIG-IP source code, and accessed sensitive information about software vulnerabilities that had not yet been fixed. myF5+1 […]
In October 2025, food delivery giant DoorDash confirmed another data breach that exposed user contact information from its platform. The company is a daily habit for millions of people in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, which makes this incident a serious privacy concern for customers, drivers, and restaurant partners. BleepingComputer+1 DoorDash has […]
In mid-September 2025, luxury fashion giant Kering confirmed that its customer data had been stolen in a major cyberattack. Kering owns some of the world’s most famous brands, including Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen. According to reports, hackers gained access to personal details of millions of customers, putting their privacy and security at risk. What […]
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has confirmed a major data breach affecting its disaster relief grant system. This breach exposed sensitive information of more than 44,000 individuals who applied for aid between 2015 and 2024. What Happened A software misconfiguration in the Texas Integrated Grant Reporting System allowed applicants’ personal data to be visible […]
In September 2025, the FBI issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory warning businesses about criminal groups targeting Salesforce platforms. Salesforce is one of the world’s largest customer relationship management (CRM) systems, used by thousands of companies worldwide. Because it stores sensitive customer data, it has become a prime target for hackers. What Happened Two groups, identified […]
In September 2025, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office in New Orleans fell victim to a ransomware attack. The hackers, known as the Qilin group, claimed responsibility and leaked more than 842 gigabytes of stolen data online. What Happened The attack disrupted several city services, including the online court docket system, which went offline for multiple […]
On September 15, 2025, the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) in Texas was forced to cancel classes due to a ransomware attack. The attack disrupted multiple systems, raising concerns about security and safety across the district. What Happened The ransomware locked key infrastructure used daily by schools, including: Internal phone systems Security cameras Air […]
