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Uber Hit with $1.1 Million Fine by UK and Dutch Regulators for 2016 Data Breach

In a significant enforcement action, British and Dutch data protection regulators have collectively fined Uber approximately $1.17 million for its failure to adequately safeguard customer data during a 2016 cyber incident that compromised the personal information of millions of users. The penalties levied stem from a breach that exposed the…

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Harness Secures $240M Funding at $5.5B Valuation to Propel DevSecOps Innovation

Advanced SOC Operations / CSOC, API Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Goldman Sachs-Led Round Fuels Harness’s Expansion into AI Security and Automation Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 11, 2025 Harness, a San Francisco-based AI software delivery platform, has secured $240 million in funding aimed at enhancing its capabilities in…

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India Becomes the Top Cyber Target in APAC

Cyble Inc. has published its APAC Threat Landscape Report for 2025, indicating that India remains a primary target for cyberattacks within the region. The report emphasizes a disturbing increase in ransomware incidents, data breaches, and illicit cyber activities aimed specifically at Indian organizations. Throughout the APAC region, Cyble recorded a…

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Chinese APT Hackers Target Government Entities in Southeast Asia

Title: Targeted Cyber Espionage Operation Linked to Chinese APT Group Uncovered in Southeast Asia Cybersecurity experts have recently disclosed a sophisticated and targeted espionage campaign aimed at government sector entities in Southeast Asia, believed to have been orchestrated by a Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group since at least 2018.…

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Dell Resets Customer Passwords Following Possible Security Breach

Dell Reports Cybersecurity Incident Affecting Online Marketplace Dell Technologies, a prominent multinational technology company, announced a cybersecurity incident affecting its online electronics marketplace. The breach was identified on November 9, when the company detected unauthorized activity within its internal network, purportedly aimed at stealing sensitive customer information, including names, email…

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New York City’s CTO Unveils Blueprint for Sustainable AI Governance

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Governance & Risk Management , Government CTO Matthew Fraser Discusses the Longevity of AI Initiatives Amid Leadership Changes Jennifer Lawinski • December 10, 2025 Matthew Fraser, NYC CTO, outlines AI strategies at The AI Summit in Manhattan. (Image: Jennifer Lawinski) As New York City…

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2K Games and BIFC Fined 300 Million Won in South Korea for Privacy Violations | MLex

(December 11, 2025, 04:29 GMT | Official Statement) — According to MLex, South Korea’s privacy regulator has imposed a total fine of 300 million won (approximately $203,000) on 2K Games, a prominent US game company, and the Busan International Financial Promotion Center (BIFC) over serious data breaches. The Personal Information…

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AllaKore RAT Malware Exploiting Mexican Companies with Financial Fraud Tactics

Mexican financial institutions are currently being targeted by a sophisticated spear-phishing campaign that deploys a modified variant of the open-source remote access trojan known as AllaKore RAT. This attack has been attributed to an unidentified financially motivated actor based in Latin America, with the campaign having been operational since at…

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