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Incorporating Cybersecurity into Finance’s Digital Strategy – Dark Reading

Factoring Cybersecurity Into Finance’s Digital Strategy In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, financial institutions are increasingly faced with cybersecurity vulnerabilities that threaten their operational integrity. A recent article from Dark Reading highlights the necessity of incorporating robust cybersecurity measures into finance’s digital strategy. As the sector embraces new technologies, these…

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Qantas Data Breach: 5.7 Million Exposed in Third-Party Cyberattack

Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Millions, Underlining Third-Party Risks Qantas, the national airline of Australia, has reported a significant cyberattack that has compromised the personal information of approximately 5.7 million customers. This breach, which targeted a third-party call center platform, raises pressing concerns about cybersecurity across the aviation industry…

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Pro Basketball Player and Four Youths Arrested in Ransomware Investigation

Authorities in Europe have apprehended five individuals, including a former Russian professional basketball player, amidst investigations into cybercrime syndicates linked to ransomware attacks. This recent development underscores ongoing efforts to tackle international cybercriminal activities. Among the detained is Daniil Kasatkin, who until recently played for MBA Moscow, a team within…

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Crypto Roundup: Harmful Firefox Extensions

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Sentencing in Winkle Abduction and Increase in Crypto Theft Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • July 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Information Security Media Group regularly reviews cybersecurity incidents related to digital assets. This week, highlights include the discovery of over 40…

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Qantas Reports 5.7 Million Customers Affected by Data Breach

Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Millions In early June 2025, Qantas Airways, Australia’s largest airline, fell victim to a significant cyberattack that compromised the personal information of approximately 5.7 million customers. Following a thorough investigation, the airline has clarified the extent of the breach, correcting its initial estimate of…

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DHS Informs Police That Typical Protest Actions Are Classified as ‘Violent Tactics’

Recent events have drawn alarming parallels between predictive law enforcement and real-world violence. A disturbing incident occurred in Alvarado, Texas, where a reported coordinated ambush at a detention facility used fireworks to lure ICE agents before gunfire broke out on July 4, resulting in a police officer being shot in…

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Data Leak Exposes Information of 64 Million Job Seekers from McDonald’s AI Hiring Tool, McHire

A significant security vulnerability in McDonald’s AI-driven hiring platform, McHire, has compromised the personal data of over 64 million job applicants. This incident, driven by an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) flaw and weak default credentials, has prompted swift corrective measures by Paradox.ai. The breach involved McHire, a recruitment solution…

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UK Police Arrest Four Linked to Cyberattacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods

Police Arrest Four in Connection with Major Cyberattacks Targeting UK Retailers In a significant development, four individuals have been apprehended as part of an ongoing police investigation into a series of cyberattacks that severely disrupted the operations of prominent British retailers, including Marks & Spencer, the Co-op, and Harrods. The…

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