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Caution: Linux Mint Website Compromised; ISOs Substituted with Backdoored OS

Cybersecurity Incident: Linux Mint Users Exposed to Malicious ISO Download On February 20, a significant cybersecurity incident occurred involving the popular Linux Mint operating system, specifically its 17.3 Cinnamon edition. An unknown hacker or group of individuals successfully infiltrated the Linux Mint website, compromising the integrity of the download links…

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The Distinction Between Accountability and Taking Ownership

Navigating Influence Without Authority in Cybersecurity In the realm of cybersecurity, a frequent tension exists between those who possess technical expertise and those who wield authority within organizations. More often than not, the most influential figures in making cybersecurity decisions are business owners rather than the technical experts directly involved…

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Cyberattacks Target European Space Agency, Resulting in Theft of Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data – Ada Derana

The European Space Agency (ESA) recently suffered a significant data breach, with reports indicating that hackers pilfered hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive information. This incident underscores the ongoing threat that cybercriminals pose to high-profile organizations, particularly those within the aerospace sector. The scale of the breach, which has yet to…

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Microsoft Tackles Significant Power Platform Vulnerability Following Delays and Feedback

Microsoft Addresses Security Flaw in Power Platform Amid Criticism for Delayed Response On Friday, Microsoft announced it has remedied a significant security vulnerability affecting its Power Platform, although it faced backlash for not acting more swiftly. This flaw posed a risk of unauthorized access to Custom Code functions utilized in…

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Email Phishers Find New Method to Evade Microsoft Office 365 Security Protections

Recent warnings from cybersecurity researchers have highlighted an emerging phishing attack targeting users of Microsoft Office 365, a comprehensive suite of online services including Exchange, SharePoint, and various Office applications. This sophisticated attack has been designed to subvert the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) measures employed by major email services to…

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Staminus, Anti-DDoS Firm, Breached: Customer Data Compromised

Major Data Breach at Staminus Communications Exposes Customer Information Staminus Communications, a hosting provider based in California known for its Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, is facing a significant data breach. This incident has resulted in the unauthorized exposure of personal and sensitive information belonging to its clientele,…

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Trump’s National Fraud Enforcement Initiative Lacks Impact

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management, Government New Agency Targets Public Programs While Overlooking Private Sector Fraud Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • January 15, 2026 (Image: Shutterstock) President Donald Trump’s recent initiative to establish a National Fraud Enforcement division within the Department of Justice is being hailed as a significant…

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Brightspeed Hackers Reportedly Steal 1 Million Customer Records in Data Breach

Brightspeed Investigates Data Breach Claims Affecting Over One Million Customers Brightspeed, one of the leading fiber broadband providers in the United States, is currently looking into allegations that hackers have compromised sensitive information related to more than one million of its customers. The claims emerged from a group known as…

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