Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News

📅March 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Major data breaches at Telus Digital and Loblaw, cyberattacks linked to Iran, surging global security spending, and US offensive cybersecurity strategy dominate recent headlines.
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Resecurity Unveils Latest Threat Intelligence at CyberBay Summit 2026

Resecurity participated in the CyberBay Summit 2026 in Tampa, FL, from March 11-13, discussing AI in threat intelligence, Iran conflict cyber activity, and risks ahead of 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.Source 1 The event gathered government, defense, and private sector leaders to boost cyber resilience and innovation.Source 1 Resecurity emphasized collaboration on national security challenges.Source 1

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Massive Data Breach at Telus Digital

Hackers reportedly stole hundreds of terabytes to one petabyte of data from Canadian IT provider Telus Digital, including personal data, documents, and source code.Source 2 The company is investigating with forensic experts and law enforcement; data authenticity unconfirmed.Source 2 Samples suggest multi-company impacts.Source 2

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Loblaw Retail Group Suffers Customer Data Breach

Canadian retailer Loblaw confirmed unauthorized access to customer names, phone numbers, and emails.Source 2Source 4 No sensitive data like credit cards or passwords affected.Source 2 Incident highlights risks in less critical systems.Source 2Source 4

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Cyberattack Disrupts Stryker Medical Technology Operations

Medical manufacturer Stryker faced production and logistics disruptions from a cyberattack linked to Iranian hacktivists amid Middle East tensions.Source 2 Attackers claimed data deletion; unconfirmed independently.Source 2 Reflects rising geopolitical cyber operations.Source 2

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IDC Forecasts Global Security Spending Over $300 Billion in 2026

Global security market to grow 11.8% in 2026, driven by AI platforms, software like IAM and endpoint security.Source 3 US leads at $150B, followed by Western Europe; managed services see highest growth.Source 3 Focus on resilience amid AI threats and regulations.Source 3

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Trump Administration Releases Offensive US Cybersecurity Strategy

On March 6, 2026, the strategy shifts to offensive measures against cyber threats.Source 5 Aims to address escalating risks with proactive national vision.Source 5 Marks 'offensive turn' beyond defense.Source 5

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Data-Extortion Ransomware Revenue Plummets

ISMG reports revenue from data-extortion-only ransomware attacks nearly zero.Source 6 Shift indicates declining effectiveness of this tactic.Source 6 Part of broader ransomware trends.Source 6

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Education Cybersecurity Market to Reach $9.7B by 2034

Market grows from $6.3B in 2026, driven by regulations like GDPR/FERPA, ransomware, and cloud learning.Source 7 North America leads; AI threat detection key.Source 7 Focus on K-12 and higher ed protections.Source 7

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Resecurity at SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit 2026

Resecurity exhibited at January event in Virginia, discussing advanced intelligence and adversary tracking.Source 1 Engaged practitioners and executives on threat tradecraft.Source 1 Builds on ongoing cybersecurity contributions.Source 1

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Geopolitical Cyber Trends: Iran Conflict Fuels Attacks

Weekly incidents show rising hacktivist and state-sponsored ops tied to Iran, targeting infrastructure.Source 2 Shift to digital sabotage in supply chains.Source 2 Intertwines cyber with global tensions.Source 2

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CyberBay Summit Highlights National Cyber Collaboration

Event featured keynotes, workshops, and challenges on resilience, workforce, and innovation.Source 1 Addressed threats to critical infrastructure pre-major events.Source 1 Promotes public-private partnerships.Source 1

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Scammers Target Retirement Savings with Tax Scams

Weekly highlights note scams stealing savings, followed by tax bills; cybersecurity issues in fraud.Source 9 Underscores ongoing social engineering threats.Source 9 From March 14, 2026 roundup.Source 9