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New York Hospital Cyber Regulations Set a New Standard Nationwide

On October 1, the compliance deadline for New York State’s new hospital cybersecurity regulations took effect, a move expected to influence security standards for healthcare providers across the nation. Chris Stucker, deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Froedtert ThedaCare Health in Wisconsin, forecasts significant shifts as organizations evaluate their…

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Preventing Data Breaches: Steps to Take If Your Information is Compromised – WTMJ

Understanding and Mitigating Data Breaches in Today’s Digital Landscape A recent surge in data breaches underscores the urgent need for organizations to bolster their cybersecurity measures. As cyber threats evolve, businesses must remain vigilant to protect sensitive information and minimize potential fallout. Recent reports indicate that various enterprises have fallen…

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New Python-Based Snake Info Stealer Circulating via Facebook Messages

Recent reports indicate a wave of attacks targeting Facebook users through malicious messaging tactics. Threat actors are utilizing a Python-based information stealer identified as Snake, which is specifically engineered to capture user credentials and sensitive information. According to Cybereason researcher Kotaro Ogino, the stolen credentials are sent to various platforms,…

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TikTok Glitch May Have Compromised Users’ Profile Information and Phone Numbers

Cybersecurity experts have revealed a recently patched vulnerability within TikTok that could have compromised the personal data of users associated with phone numbers linked to their accounts. This security issue, identified by Check Point Research, raised significant concerns regarding possible data harvesting for malicious purposes. The vulnerability targeted users who…

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Hostinger Experiences Data Breach – Passwords Reset for 14 Million Users

Hostinger, a prominent web hosting provider, has recently experienced a significant data breach, prompting the company to reset passwords for its entire customer base as a precautionary measure. In a blog post published over the weekend, Hostinger disclosed that an unauthorized third party compromised one of its servers, gaining access…

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Live Webinar: Optimize IT Operations and Strengthen Cyber Risk Management

Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management Presented by Kyndryl 60 Minutes In today’s landscape where IT and security operations are closely linked, gaps in visibility can swiftly lead to significant business risks. This session will delve into how Kyndryl’s Continuous Controls Monitoring and Management (CCMM) provides integrated insights by…

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Coupang Under Investigation for Major Data Breach in South Korea – Jing Daily

Coupang Under Investigation Following Major Data Breach in South Korea Coupang, one of South Korea’s leading e-commerce platforms, is currently facing scrutiny due to an extensive data breach that has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts and consumers alike. This incident, which has been described as the most significant data hack…

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Hacked WordPress Sites Exploiting Visitors’ Browsers for Distributed Brute-Force Attacks

Recent Threats Targeting WordPress Sites via Distributed Brute-Force Attacks Recent findings from cybersecurity firm Sucuri have unveiled a significant threat facing WordPress website owners. A new wave of brute-force attacks has emerged, employing malicious JavaScript injections that exploit unknowing visitors’ browsers. The research indicates that these attacks constitute distributed brute-force…

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Targeted Phishing Attacks Hit Senior Executives at Major Companies

A sophisticated phishing campaign observed since May 2020 has been increasingly targeting corporate leaders across various sectors, including manufacturing, real estate, finance, government, and technology. The primary objective is to extract sensitive information from these high-ranking individuals. This campaign employs social engineering techniques, specifically by sending emails that falsely notify…

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