Category data-breaches

The Hidden Danger: How Polymorphic Malware is Bypassing Your Email Security—Webinar

Webinar Insights: Combatting Polymorphic Malware Threats to Email Security An alarming trend in cybersecurity has emerged, with approximately $350 million in avoidable losses attributed to polymorphic malware—malicious software that continually alters its code to evade conventional detection methods. As 18% of newly identified malware employs adaptive techniques, organizations are urged…

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Facebook Confirms Breach of Public Data Affecting 2.2 Billion Users

On Wednesday, Facebook disclosed a significant cybersecurity breach impacting its massive user base of 2.2 billion individuals. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that cybercriminals exploited the platform’s “Search” functionality, enabling them to access and scrape the public profile information of nearly all users. This troubling revelation highlights Facebook’s ongoing struggle to…

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Senate Intel Chair Highlights Risks Associated with Open-Source Security

3rd Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management Top Lawmaker Urges Review of Foreign Influence in Open-Source Software Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 19, 2025 Image: Keith J Finks/Shutterstock The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee has called on the White House to address what he identifies as a significant…

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French Regulator Imposes €1M Fine on Israeli Marketing Platform for Processor Violations

Israeli Marketing Firm Fined €1 Million for GDPR Violations Following Massive Data Breach In a significant enforcement action, the French data protection authority has levied a €1 million fine against Israeli marketing technology company Optimove for breaching data processor obligations outlined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The penalty,…

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Finland’s Third Largest Data Breach Exposes 130,000 Users’ Passwords in Plaintext

Data Breach Exposes Credentials of Over 130,000 Finnish Citizens In a significant cybersecurity incident, more than 130,000 Finnish citizens have had their personal credentials compromised, marking one of the largest data breaches in Finland’s history, according to local media reports. The breach was disclosed by the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority…

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Europe’s AI Challenge Goes Beyond Regulation

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Europe’s Challenges Extend Beyond Regulatory Revisions Pam Baker • December 19, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A key assumption driving a proposed overhaul of European technology regulations is the belief that excessive bureaucracy hinders the region’s progress…

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2025: The Most Devastating Year for Global Cyber Breaches

2025-12-20T05:15:45+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News In a stark escalation of cyber threats, 2025 witnessed unprecedented cyberattacks that significantly disrupted governmental operations, corporate infrastructure, and critical services, as reported by TechCrunch. These incidents have raised alarm bells among business leaders concerned about the overall security landscape.…

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Facebook Faces Allegations of Providing Over 60 Device Manufacturers with Extensive User Data Access

Facebook has faced scrutiny following revelations about its data sharing practices, including the inappropriate sharing of user data with over 60 device manufacturers such as Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, and Samsung. A detailed report published by The New York Times outlined these partnerships, which aimed to incorporate Facebook features like…

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