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Power Utility Reports Suspected Pot Growers to Police; EFF Claims It’s Illegal.

In May 2020, an unsettling incident unfolded in Sacramento, California, when homeowner Alfonso Nguyen encountered two deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department at his residence. They accused him of illicit cannabis cultivation and insisted on searching his home. Upon his refusal, one deputy reportedly labeled him a liar and…

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US Infrastructure Still Vulnerable 15 Years After Stuxnet Attack

Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Experts Warn That Critical Infrastructure Sectors Are Falling Behind in Cybersecurity Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 22, 2025 Panelists informed a congressional subcommittee that Iranian threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in U.S. operational technology. (Image: Shutterstock) Despite initial advancements…

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Are Retailers Taking Adequate Measures to Prevent Cyberattacks?

Recent months have seen a significant surge in cyberattacks targeting well-known retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Victoria’s Secret. This alarming trend has prompted industry experts to advocate for heightened investments in cybersecurity and digital resilience among retail brands. The vast online presence of these companies, coupled with the…

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Microsoft Links On-Premises SharePoint Exploits to China

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Security Researchers Warn of Widespread Access to Exploit Code by Diverse Hacking Groups Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/Microsoft Recent assessments indicate that hackers have been exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint, primarily to…

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Two Additional Entities Have Shut Down Following Ransomware Attacks – DataBreaches.Net

Recent Ransomware Attacks Result in Additional Business Closures In a concerning trend within the cybersecurity landscape, two more organizations have succumbed to the pressures of ransomware attacks, underscoring the escalating risks faced by businesses today. The incidents highlight not only the ongoing prevalence of cyber threats but also the devastating…

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Global Fashion Brand SABO Exposed: 3.5 Million Customer Records Leaked Online

Recently, SABO, a prominent fashion and design firm headquartered in Australia, has fallen victim to a significant data breach affecting over 3.5 million customer records. The leak was uncovered by cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler, who identified a misconfigured database containing 292 GB of sensitive customer data left insecure and unprotected…

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93% of Data Breaches Compromise Financial Records

Recent analysis highlights alarming fraud and cyber-attack risks stemming from leaked files, underscoring their prevalence in organizational data breaches. Financial documents were found in 93% of breaches, raising significant concerns for businesses, employees, and customers alike. In a comprehensive investigation of over 141 million leaked files across nearly 1,300 breached…

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