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What HappenedSoundCloud confirmed a security incident that exposed the email addresses of roughly 20% of users after an attacker accessed an “ancillary service dashboard.” SoundCloud said only emails and public profile details were exposed, with no evidence of password or financial data access. The incident coincided with service disruptions and later DDoS activity.Timeline: From First…

Background and TimelineDuring the 2025 holiday break, users of Trust Wallet’s Chrome extension began reporting that their crypto wallets were suddenly drained shortly after interacting with the extension. Trust Wallet later confirmed a security incident affecting only Chrome extension version 2.68, and multiple sources reported losses reaching roughly $7 million.On December 24, 2025, Trust Wallet’s…

Imagine trying to secure a house by installing the most expensive smart locks on the front door, while leaving the back window unlatched and the basement door wide open. You’ve spent the money, but are you actually safer?A cybersecurity gap assessment is essentially a “home security audit” for your digital estate. It looks past the…

The team at Bright Defense has curated an exhaustive breakdown of over 250+ critical insider threat statistics for 2025. This guide serves as an evidence-based resource to help you understand the changing risks originating from within your own organization.In this article, you’ll find hand-picked statistics about:[Note: These statistics were carefully handpicked from the world’s leading…

Cyberbullying isn’t just a schoolyard problem anymore, it’s a 24/7 crisis.Recent cybersecurity statistics paints a disturbing picture: nearly 60% of U.S. teens have now experienced some form of cyberbullying in their lifetime. Unlike traditional bullying, the harassment doesn’t stop when the school bell rings; it follows them home, into their bedrooms, and onto the screens they…

For companies handling customer data, SOC 2 attestation has rapidly shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a core market requirement. Today, 65% of organizations report that buyers, investors, and partners demand proof of compliance, making SOC 2 the most requested attestation across B2B SaaS.The operational benefits are immediate: companies with a valid SOC 2 and a trust…

In 30% of confirmed breaches, attackers exploited a third-party relationship or supplier, highlighting the growing impact of vendor and supply-chain risks. At the same time, new disclosure rules now give public companies only four business days to report a material cyber incident once it is determined to be significant.These developments have changed how SOC 2…

Securing customer data isn’t just smart, it’s a financial safeguard. With the average U.S. data breach now exceeding $10 million and vendor compromise ranking among the top attack vectors, a SOC 2 report has become more than a compliance checkbox. It’s a public proof of trust.Yet reaching that attestation can be grueling. Teams spend months…

The Bright Defense team has gathered 200+ up-to-date phishing statistics for 2026. This article brings together the most recent data on how phishing continues to shape cybersecurity incidents across industries and regions. Drawing from trusted sources such as the FBI, Homeland Security, Verizon, BlackBerry, Sophos, Arctic Wolf, and Check Point Research, the dataset reflects the most…