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Hackers Share Stolen Data on Telegram

In recent years, ransomware attacks have become a commonplace threat, with attackers breaching networks to encrypt files and subsequently demanding ransom payments for their release. As these criminal schemes have matured, hackers have adapted by not only encrypting data but also exfiltrating sensitive information. This malicious strategy employs the threat…

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U.S. Dissolves Cryptocurrency Legal Team

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: PoisonSeed Phishing Campaign, FTX Clients Face Reimbursement Hurdle Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • April 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In this week’s cybersecurity roundup, the Information Security Media Group highlights the dismantling of a Department of Justice unit focusing on cryptocurrency crimes,…

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When to Anticipate T-Mobile’s Settlement Check of Up to $25,000 for 76 Million Customers Affected by Data Breaches

T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement: Key Updates for Affected Customers In 2021, T-Mobile experienced a significant data breach that compromised the sensitive information of approximately 76 million customers. As part of the fallout from this incident, the telecommunications giant agreed in 2023 to a settlement totaling $350 million to compensate those…

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March Madness: Stay Vigilant Against Cyber Scammers Targeting Your Bracket!

As the March Madness tournament wraps up, complete with exhilarating games and memorable highlights, fans are now revisiting their brackets in the wake of crowned champions. While the fervor of the tournament diminishes, the associated cybersecurity risks remain a pressing issue, particularly as cybercriminals seek to capitalize on high-stakes opportunities…

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Complex Regulations Cause Delays in Data Breach Notifications for Months

Data Breach Exposes Millions: DISA Global Solutions’ Security Incident Affects Residents in Rhode Island and Massachusetts On April 22, 2024, DISA Global Solutions, a provider of background checks and drug testing, uncovered a significant data breach that resulted in the exposure of personal information for millions of individuals, including 14,241…

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Massive Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal Information of Millions in Morocco

Significant Cybersecurity Breach Hits Morocco’s National Social Security Fund Earlier this month, Morocco experienced one of its most severe cybersecurity incidents, targeting the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS), the government body that oversees social benefits for private-sector employees. The breach has compromised the personal data of approximately two million…

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