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Secret Phone Surveillance Technology Likely Used at the 2024 DNC

During the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) held in Chicago, concerns have emerged regarding the potential deployment of a cell-site simulator, a device capable of intercepting mobile phone signals. This revelation raises significant inquiries about the authorization and objectives behind its use. The information was brought to light by WIRED,…

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Conflict Emerges Over 15 Targets in Texas Attorney General’s Child Privacy Investigation

Recently, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into several digital platforms, including Rumble, Quora, and WeChat, as part of a broader initiative to ensure compliance with state laws aimed at safeguarding children from online exploitation. The inclusion of these platforms surprised some privacy experts, who typically expect social…

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Florida Company Penalized $337K by Federal Authorities for Data Lost in Cyberattack

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare USR Holdings Faces HIPAA Settlement Following Breach Affecting Nearly 3,000 Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 9, 2025 Federal regulators have sanctioned USR Holdings for a HIPAA breach involving data deletion that impacted nearly 3,000 patients. (Image: USR Holdings) USR Holdings, a behavioral…

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Time Tracker Exposes Remote Workers’ Screens: What We Know So Far – CyberNews.com

In a notable development that has implications for remote work security, a popular time tracking application has inadvertently exposed the screens of its users to public viewing. This alarming breach highlights the inherent vulnerabilities in digital tools that many remote workers rely upon for productivity. Reports suggest that the incident…

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Exposed: How Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal, and Thousands of Other Apps Are Tracking Your Location

Recent reports reveal that rogue elements within the advertising industry are potentially exploiting some of the world’s most well-known applications to extract sensitive geolocation information on a large scale. This data is reportedly ending up with a location data firm, Gravy Analytics, known to have previously sold this information to…

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Russian ISP Suffers Cyber Attack Resulting in Data and Network Destruction

A significant cyberattack attributed to the Ukraine Cyber Alliance Group has severely crippled the computer network and data infrastructure of Russian Internet Service Provider, Nodex. The company’s management has disclosed that approximately 90% of its systems—comprising essential documents and applications—were compromised in what appears to be a sophisticated malware attack.…

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Darktrace Acquires Cado Security: The Fusion of AI and Cloud Forensics

Cado Security Acquisition Enhances Darktrace’s Cybersecurity Capabilities Darktrace, an established player in the cybersecurity sector, has announced plans to acquire Cado Security, a cloud forensics and automation startup founded by James Campbell, who previously led PwC’s incident response division. The acquisition, aimed at bolstering Darktrace’s multi-cloud security offerings, is poised…

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