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Hackers Compromise Newegg’s Systems, Exposing Customers’ Credit Card Information

Newegg Faces Data Breach Amid Magecart Attacks In a significant cybersecurity incident, the infamous Magecart hacking group has breached the website of Newegg, a leading U.S.-based retailer specializing in computer hardware and consumer electronics. The attack, which occurred between August 14 and September 18, 2018, allowed hackers to extract credit…

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Deadline Approaches for $177M AT&T Settlement: Here’s How to Claim Up to $7.5K – The Hill

In a significant development for consumers and business owners alike, AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement due to allegations that it made unauthorized account changes, resulting in customer data breaches. The settlement follows a series of legal claims that many individuals had their personal information compromised, prompting serious…

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Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in Bosch Thermostats and Smart Nutrunners

Security experts have identified multiple vulnerabilities within Bosch BCC100 thermostats and Rexroth NXA015S-36V-B smart nutrunners, which could allow cyber attackers to execute arbitrary code on these devices. The potential risks include unauthorized access and manipulation of device firmware, putting users at risk of significant operational disruptions. Bitdefender, a Romanian cybersecurity…

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U.S. Files Charges Against Four Hackers: Two from Russia and Two from Iran

Recently, the United States government unveiled criminal charges against seven hackers, including five from China and Malaysia, alongside two from Iran and Russia. These developments illustrate a continued focus on global cyber threats as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s efforts to combat cybersecurity risks. Danil Potekhin and Dmitrii…

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UK Regulator Imposes £500,000 Fine on Equifax for 2017 Data Breach

Equifax Faces £500,000 Fine for 2017 Data Breach Atlanta-based consumer credit reporting agency Equifax has been fined £500,000 by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a significant data breach that occurred in 2017. This breach compromised the personal and financial information of hundreds of millions of customers worldwide, including…

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LastPass Data Breach: 1.6 Million Users Affected by Security Lapse – Forbes

LastPass Data Breach Exposes 1.6 Million Users to Security Vulnerabilities In a significant security lapse, LastPass has confirmed that the personal data of approximately 1.6 million users has been compromised due to a recent data breach. This incident underscores the pressing vulnerabilities inherent in password management solutions, a critical tool…

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Opera MyFlaw Vulnerability Could Allow Hackers to Execute Any File on Your Mac or Windows Device

Security Flaw Discovered in Opera Browser Exposes Vulnerability for Remote Code Execution Recent revelations from cybersecurity experts have brought to light a significant vulnerability in the Opera web browser that has since been patched. This flaw, known as MyFlaw, could allow malicious actors to execute code on Microsoft Windows and…

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