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Data Breaches

Massive Qantas Data Leak Exposes Millions—But Was It Completely Preventable?

Qantas’ massive data leak exposed 6 million customers through a third-party breach—but the most frightening revelation lies in how easily it could have been stopped.

Hack Brief Team
July 2, 2025

Critical Infrastructure Security

Why AI-Powered Smart Grids Might Be the Best—or Worst—Defense Against Cyber Attacks

AI-powered smart grids might be our last line of defense—or a fatal flaw—in protecting…

Hack Brief Team
July 2, 2025

Critical Infrastructure Security

Iranian Hackers Eye U.S. Critical Infrastructure—Nation on Alert as Cyber Threats Escalate

Iranian hackers target U.S. critical infrastructure with sophisticated tactics, causing…

Hack Brief Team
July 2, 2025

Cybersecurity in Education

Politically Driven Hack Cripples Columbia University’s Core Campus Systems

Columbia University's systems were paralyzed in a politically-motivated attack exposing…

Hack Brief Team
July 2, 2025

Data Breaches

Massive Qantas Data Leak Exposes Millions—But Was It Completely Preventable?

Qantas' massive data leak exposed 6 million customers through a third-party breach—but…

Hack Brief Team
July 2, 2025