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Microsoft Places Older SharePoint Versions on Life Support, Leaving Them Vulnerable to Hackers

Numerous organizations globally experienced data breaches this week, following the exploitation of a recently discovered vulnerability in older versions of Microsoft’s SharePoint file-sharing platform. This wave of attacks further complicates the cybersecurity landscape for institutions that have relied on SharePoint, as they face heightened risk while Microsoft shifts its focus…

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Can ChatGPT Truly Fulfill Its Promises?

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Agent: Automating Tasks Amid Privacy Considerations Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • July 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock OpenAI has launched its new ChatGPT Agent, a tool designed to automate numerous tasks such as coding, browsing, and email…

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Major Data Breach Uncovers 3.5 Million Records from Australian Fashion Giant – Glam Adelaide

Data Breach Exposes 3.5 Million Records at Australian Fashion Retailer A significant data breach has recently come to light, exposing personal information of approximately 3.5 million customers at a prominent Australian fashion retailer. The incident, reported by Glam Adelaide, raises critical concerns regarding cybersecurity and its implications for businesses operating…

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FBI and CISA Alert: Interlock Ransomware Threatens Critical Infrastructure

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has issued a critical alert regarding the intensified activities of the Interlock ransomware group. This group is…

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European Healthcare Leader AMEOS Reports Data Breach: Millions of Users Advised to Stay Vigilant—Here’s What We Know

In a significant cybersecurity breach, AMEOS Group, a major healthcare provider based in Central Europe, has confirmed the unauthorized access to its IT systems, resulting in the exposure of sensitive patient, employee, and partner data. This incident comes despite the company’s implementation of extensive security measures aimed at safeguarding its…

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The Transformation of Chinese Hackers: From Vandals to Strategic Operatives

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Foundations of Chinese Hacking: The Influence of Early Hacktivists Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Chinese state-sponsored hackers exhibit significant collaborative behaviors, utilizing similar tools and overlapping techniques. Recent analysis of these cyber operations points to a network of…

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Assessing the Security of “Isolated” Systems: Insights from Dell’s Data Breach

Dell Technologies Reports Security Breach in Customer Solution Centers Platform Dell Technologies has recently announced a significant security breach affecting its Customer Solution Centers platform. This specialized environment is crucial for showcasing solutions to commercial clients. The incident was reportedly orchestrated by the World Leaks extortion group, which successfully infiltrated…

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Another Medical Practice Shuts Down Following Cyberattack

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Alpha Wellness Announces Permanent Closure Following ‘Devastating’ Cyberattack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 22, 2025 Image: Alpha Medical Centre A small medical provider in Georgia, Ascension Health Services LLC, operating as Alpha Wellness and Alpha Medical Centre,…

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