Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's (ITRC’s) Weekly Breach Breakdown for June 13, 2025. I'm Alex Achten, Senior Director of Communications & Media Relations of the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Today, we will examine a data event that has dominated the headlines for the last two weeks, its implications for consumers and why it highlights the importance of passkey adoption.  

You’ve probably heard the phrase “the future is now.” There is a debate over the origin of this term. Some say it was from the back cover of Alvin Toffler’s 1970 book “Future Shock.” Some think its origins may be older, stretching back to a speech given by Robert F. Kennedy in 1966 or a similar phrase from Sir Austen Chamberlain in 1936. Regardless of who coined the phrase, it is relevant to our conversation today, as it pertains to findings recently discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler.  

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast by ITRC: The Future is Now - S6E18

The HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest is a leading cybersecurity podcast delivering essential updates and expert analysis at the intersection of digital security and healthcare. Hosted by Richard Simmons from London, the podcast provides a comprehensive overview of the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents shaping the cyber landscape. In the June 16, 2025 edition, the podcast covers critical developments including DHCP failures caused by recent Microsoft security updates, a damaging cyberattack on Freedman HealthCare, and a widespread Microsoft Outlook crash affecting virtual desktop users. It also highlights the emergence of Anubis ransomware, known for both encryption and file destruction, a massive data breach lawsuit against Kettering Health, and a high-risk Grafana vulnerability (CVE-2025-4123) affecting over 46,000 instances. Additional stories feature sophisticated phishing campaigns leveraging Discord and the long-running VexTrio operation exploiting WordPress sites for malware distribution. With timely reporting and deep insight, the HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest is an indispensable resource for understanding the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity. 
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Cybersecurity Breakdown: Microsoft Glitches, and Grafana Exploit Threaten Stability

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We’ll guide you through a Short Answer Quiz to test your understanding, explore essay-style questions that challenge you to think about the importance of multi-layered security and employee training, and provide a Glossary of Key Terms to make sure you're equipped with the essential cybersecurity knowledge. Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode has something for everyone!

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AI Crackdowns, Airline Cyber Strikes, and the Evolving Landscape of Global Security Threats

In today’s episode of the HEAL Security Dispatch, we spotlight a wave of cyber incidents hitting key sectors worldwide. A critical flaw in Citrix NetScaler disrupts authentication for thousands of users, while Qantas investigates a third-party breach that exposed personal data of up to six million customers. A vulnerability in the Forminator WordPress plugin puts over 400,000 websites at risk of takeover, and 23andMe’s new owner pledges to protect genetic data amid regulatory scrutiny. Meanwhile, ransomware continues to plague U.S. government systems, and researcher mr.d0x reveals two evolving attack chains—FileFix and its browser-based variant—that bypass key Windows and browser safeguards.

Stay with us as we break down the latest threats, exploits, and defensive moves shaping the global cybersecurity landscape.
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Citrix Login Chaos, Qantas Breach, the Evolving FileFix Threat

Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for July 3, 2025. I’m Timothy Walden. Thanks to SentiLink for their support of the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we break down the latest data security incidents making headlines. 

Today, we’re focusing on a significant lawsuit settlement— the AT&T data privacy settlement. This settlement affected millions of AT&T customers and underscores the increasing complexities of data breach litigation.  

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast by ITRC: A Tale of Two Breaches - S6E20

Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown, supported by Sentilink. I’m James E. Lee, the ITRC’s President, and this is the episode for July 18, 2025. Each week, we take a look at the latest news and trends related to data security and privacy. This week, the ITRC released our H1 2025 Data Breach Analysis that looks at what happened in the first six months of 2025 when it comes to U.S. data compromises. Let’s talk about the trends, but first, some housekeeping with some numbers: 

A total of 1,732 data compromises were reported in the first half of 2025, resulting in a little more than 165.7 million breach notices. That’s about five percent ahead of where we were at this time last year in terms of compromises. It’s also more reported compromises than at the halfway point in 2023, when we set the current high-water mark for data compromises.  

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The Weekly Breach Breakdown: ITRC H1 2025 Data Breach Analysis – Key Findings & Takeaways – S6E22

In Episode 6, host Jordan L. Fischer, Esq. interviews Rachael Pashkevich Koontz, Associate General Counsel of cybersecurity and data protection for a large U.S. Government Contractor in the technology space. Rachael provides key insight into her unique role as an in-house cyber attorney, and the day-to-day role she plays in shaping the cyber policy and approach within her organization. Rachael and Jordan discuss how the cybersecurity industry is changing, and how that has made in-house advising on cyber more dynamic and impactful across the business and its operations. 

For more information on Rachael Pashkevich Koontz, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-pashkevich-koontz-esq-8915ba48/. to contact our host, Jordan L. Fischer, Esq., regarding this podcast or to inquire into becoming a guest, please contact Ms. Fischer at jordan@jordanfischer.me.

Cyber Security and Data Privacy: S5E6: Diving into the role of an In-House Cyber Attorney

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Is Your Business Training AI How To Hack You_

A roundup of this week’s top cybersecurity stories, including Microsoft’s Windows 10 retirement warning, a major breach at Colt Technology Services, a critical Zoom vulnerability, the rise of AI-powered ransomware HexStrike, a massive UnitedHealth data leak affecting 192.7 million people, and a Pakistan-based malware campaign infecting millions worldwide.

Global Cybersecurity Brief: Ransomware Strikes, Data Breaches, and Emerging Threats

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