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China: OPM Hack Not State-Sponsored; Attributed to Criminal Gangs

In a notable statement, the Chinese government announced the arrest of individuals linked to the extensive cyber intrusion targeting the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), asserting that these actions were not sanctioned by the state. The OPM breach, which occurred earlier this year, compromised sensitive information of over…

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CISA Aims to Realign with Its Mission Following Budget Cuts from Trump Administration

Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Acting Director Reports Stabilization Following Significant Staff Reductions Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 21, 2026 Image: Orhan Cam/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is actively working to reclaim its mission after encountering significant staffing changes and funding disruptions during a challenging year. This…

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Munson Healthcare Data Breach Impacts More Than 100,000 Patients

Data Breach at Munson Healthcare Affects Over 100,000 Patients Northern Michigan – Munson Healthcare has revealed significant new information regarding a data breach that transpired in August, compromising the data of more than 100,000 individuals. This incident has raised serious concerns regarding data security within the healthcare sector. Affected patients…

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Zyxel Devices Compromised by DDoS Botnets for Massive Attacks

In recent developments, several botnets exploiting a critical vulnerability in Zyxel networking devices have been identified. This particular flaw, discovered in April 2023, enables attackers to gain remote access to affected systems, heightening cybersecurity concerns across multiple regions, including Central and North America, along with parts of East and South…

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Report Alerts: Surveillance and ICE Discourage Patients from Seeking Medical Care

A recent report highlights significant concerns over an emerging health privacy crisis in the United States, driven by invasive surveillance practices and inadequate legal protections. Patients are reportedly refraining from seeking necessary medical care due to fears that immigration agents could target them within healthcare settings, exacerbating treatment delays and…

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13 Million MacKeeper Users Compromised — 21 GB of Data Leaked

In an alarming development in the cybersecurity landscape, MacKeeper, a prominent antivirus software provider, has suffered a significant data breach exposing the records of approximately 13 million users. The compromised database includes a variety of personal details such as names, email addresses, usernames, hashed passwords, IP addresses, phone numbers, and…

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Developer Creates Malware in Just One Week Using AI Assistance

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Check Point Discovers VoidLink Framework as the First ‘Advanced’ AI-Generated Threat Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 21, 2026 Image: MeshCube/Shutterstock Security researchers at Check Point have identified a significant advancement in the realm of…

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