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Massive Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Data of 4 Billion Americans, Including Names, Addresses, and Social Security Numbers

A significant cybersecurity breach has raised concerns about identity theft and privacy risks for millions of Americans. This incident involves VeriSource Services Inc. (VSI), an employee benefits administration firm based in Houston, which has reported a data compromise impacting approximately four million individuals. In a recent disclosure to the Office…

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Contextual Security: Merging Proactive and Reactive Defense Strategies

The evolution of cyber threats has prompted security teams to face the challenge of transitioning from reactive troubleshooting to implementing proactive defenses. The fragmentation caused by disconnected tools and siloed data has significantly impaired security teams’ visibility, making it difficult to evaluate an organization’s risk factors comprehensively. This disconnect not…

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Red Teaming AI: Addressing Emerging Cybersecurity Challenges

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Events, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Ken Huang of DistributedApps.ai Discusses Agentic AI Risks and Threat Modeling Rahul Neel Mani (@rneelmani) • May 2, 2025 Ken Huang, Chief AI Officer, DistributedApps.ai In an era where AI agents are increasingly autonomous and equipped with responsive tools,…

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UK Luxury Retailer Harrods Faces Cyber Attack Following M&S and Co-op Incidents

Luxury Retailer Harrods Confirms Cyber Attack Amid Rising Threats to UK Retail Sector In a concerning development for the UK retail landscape, luxury department store Harrods has confirmed it was targeted in a cyber attack attempt, leading to restrictions on internet access while keeping its online store functional. This incident…

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TikTok Slapped with €530 Million Fine for Transmitting User Data to China

In our increasingly interconnected world, the management of user data has come under intense examination, particularly concerning applications that share sensitive information across borders. A notable instance of this ongoing debate involves TikTok, the widely-used Chinese mobile video-sharing platform that has faced scrutiny over privacy and data security issues since…

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