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Alert: New Phishing Scheme Targeting Even the Most Cautious Users

In a concerning trend, cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated phishing techniques that can easily deceive even the most vigilant online users. A recent report highlighted how these malicious actors are capitalizing on the common practice of logging into websites via social media accounts, specifically focusing on services like Facebook. Antoine…

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Alert: New Phishing Scheme Targeting Even the Most Cautious Users

Over 300 Million AdultFriendFinder Accounts Compromised in Major Data Breach

November 14, 2016

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Over 300 Million AdultFriendFinder Accounts Compromised in Major Data Breach On November 14, 2016, it was reported that over 300 million accounts from the adult social networking site AdultFriendFinder were compromised in a significant data breach. This incident represents one of the largest leaks of personal information in recent memory,…

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Over 300 Million AdultFriendFinder Accounts Compromised in Major Data Breach

November 14, 2016

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Major US Broadband Provider Probes Security Breach

Crimson Collective has announced the alleged theft of personally identifiable information (PII) belonging to over 1 million Brightspeed customers, which includes names, emails, phone numbers, and partial payment details. Brightspeed has not validated these claims and is currently investigating reports of a cybersecurity incident. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Brightspeed…

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CISA Alerts on Ongoing Exploitation of JetBrains and Windows Vulnerabilities

CISA Alerts on New Vulnerabilities Affecting JetBrains and Microsoft Windows On Wednesday, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog by adding two critical security flaws that are currently under active exploitation. The new entries underscore a growing concern among cybersecurity professionals regarding…

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Researchers Connect ‘Sharpshooter’ Cyber Attacks to North Korean Hackers

Recent analysis by cybersecurity experts has established a compelling connection between a global cyber espionage campaign, known as Operation Sharpshooter, and a North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) group. The investigators have concluded this attribution with a high degree of confidence, following the examination of evidence from a command-and-control (C2)…

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Navigating the Surge of Machine Identities in Financial Services

Governance & Risk Management, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Insights on Modernization and Identity Management from CyberArk and Accenture Experts Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • December 8, 2025 Barak Feldman, senior vice president at CyberArk, and Rex Thexton, senior managing director at Accenture The financial services sector is rapidly…

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Essential Insights on Third-Party Data Breaches | Mitratech Holdings, Inc.

Rising Threat of Third-Party Data Breaches: Key Insights for Business Owners In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, third-party data breaches have emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat. These incidents occur when malicious entities compromise vendors, suppliers, or contractors, thereby gaining access to sensitive information related to their clients. A recent…

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