Employment Screening Provider Data Breach Affects 3.3M Individuals
DISA Global Solutions, Inc., a provider of employment screening services, confirmed a data breach impacting over 3.3 million individuals.
The breach, which occurred between February 9 and April 22, 2024, granted an unauthorized third party access to names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license details, financial account information, and other sensitive data. While forensics could not confirm the exact extent of the stolen data, the exposure raises concerns over identity theft risks for affected individuals.
Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act Reintroduced to Secure Supply Chain
U.S. lawmakers have reintroduced the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, aiming to strengthen protections against cyber threats targeting the agricultural sector.
Backed by major industry groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the legislation seeks to identify vulnerabilities in food supply infrastructure and enhance cybersecurity safeguards for both government and private entities.
The bill, initially proposed in January 2024, is now part of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, which was passed by the House Agriculture Committee.
89% of IT Leaders Fear GenAI Cybersecurity Risks
A new Sophos report, “Beyond the Hype: The Business Reality of AI for Cybersecurity,” reveals that 89% of IT leaders worry about risks posed by generative AI (GenAI) tools.
Despite 65% of organizations adopting GenAI for security purposes, concerns persist over flaws in AI-driven cybersecurity defenses.
Meanwhile, Sophos X-Ops research found that cybercriminals, though initially skeptical of AI, are now integrating GenAI into spam, phishing campaigns, and automated social engineering attacks—signaling an evolving threat landscape.
