October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a reminder of the importance in understanding your threat vectors and how to stop them. WithEchoMark’s focus on stopping insider leaks, we share news on recent leaks and how they happened.
Here are last week’s top picks:
- Leaked document reveals DOE canceled contracts
October 3, 2025
Documents sent to TechCrunch last week revealed a list of contract awards theDepartment of Energy is looking to cancel.
- English residents to face tax raises
October 3, 2025
A screenshot of a private council tax planning document, outlining local government reorganization options, was leaked to the BBC.
- PGA President apology email leaked
October 2, 2025
PGA President Don Rea faced backlash over Ryder Cup incident and subsequent apology email sent to association members. - Hegseth’s “war on leakers” plan leaked
October 1, 2025
Referenced quotes from leaked policy memos from Deputy Defense Secretary, Steve Feinberg, share plans for NDAs and polygraph testing personnel.
- Confidential “Gaza International TransitionalAuthority” document leaked
October 1, 2025
Screenshots of the proposal share outline of authority changes and intended governing structure of the Gaza strip.
Why it matters…
These leaks weren’t caused by hackers. They came from insiders—forwarded emails, screenshots of documents, or copies of strategy memos. Whether accidental or deliberate, they can derail reputations, disrupt operations, and expose strategies long before organizations are ready.
