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Google+ to Close Sooner than Expected Due to New API Vulnerability Affecting 52.5 Million Users

In a significant development for cybersecurity, Google has disclosed a serious data breach affecting its Google+ platform, resulting in the expedited closure of the network four months earlier than planned. Initially set to wind down in August 2019, Google+ will now cease operations in April 2019 following the identification of…

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$177M AT&T Settlement Closing Soon — Find Out Which Customers Are Eligible – MySA

AT&T Settlement: $177 Million Available for Eligible Customers Amid Data Breach Concerns In a significant development within the telecommunications sector, AT&T has announced a settlement totaling $177 million, set to conclude shortly. This settlement arises from a class action lawsuit related to a data breach affecting millions of customers. The…

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Juniper Networks Issues Critical Junos OS Updates for Severe Vulnerabilities

Juniper Networks Addresses High-Security Vulnerabilities Juniper Networks has announced critical out-of-band updates to its SRX Series and EX Series products to counter high-severity vulnerabilities that could potentially allow adversaries to take control of affected systems. This announcement underscores the growing risks in cybersecurity, particularly for organizations relying on Juniper’s networking…

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TrickBot Malware Gains UEFI/BIOS Bootkit Feature to Avoid Detection

The notorious TrickBot malware, renowned for its adaptability, has recently expanded its arsenal to exploit firmware vulnerabilities as a potential means for deploying bootkits and gaining comprehensive control of compromised systems. This new capability, called “TrickBoot,” enables attackers to leverage widely accessible tools to scan devices for recognized weaknesses that…

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Facebook Bug Exposes Photos of 6.8 Million Users to Third-Party Apps

Facebook has recently disclosed a significant security vulnerability that had exposed the private photos of approximately 6.8 million users to third-party developers. This breach occurred due to a programming error that inadvertently granted access to nearly 1,500 applications linked to 876 developers. The flaw specifically enabled these developers to access…

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BNY Collaborates with Google to Launch AI Platform for Financial Services

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Google Unveils Gemini Enterprise AI Model for Banking Sector Jennifer Lawinski • December 10, 2025 BNY is integrating Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise agentic artificial intelligence platform into its proprietary enterprise AI platform, Eliza. (Image: Shutterstock) In a significant…

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World Estimating Strengthens Data Security Measures – Lelezard

World Estimating Strengthens Data Security Measures In an effort to bolster its defenses against increasing cyber threats, World Estimating has announced enhancements to its data security practices. This development comes at a time when numerous organizations face persistent vulnerabilities and the risk of significant data breaches. The company, which operates…

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URGENT: GitLab Update Required – Critical Flaw in Workspace Creation Enables File Overwrite

GitLab has once again addressed a significant security vulnerability in both its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). This flaw, designated as CVE-2024-0402, poses a serious risk, allowing authenticated users to write files to arbitrary locations on the server while creating a workspace. The vulnerability, which received a critical…

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