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AI-Driven Services Company Reports Hack Impacting 3.1 Million Users

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, HIPAA/HITECH HCIactive Health Data Breach Affects Nearly 3.1 Million Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 28, 2026 Healthcare Interactive (HCIactive) reported that a cyber incident from 2025 has impacted approximately 3.1 million individuals. (Image: HCIactive) In a significant cybersecurity incident reported by Healthcare Interactive,…

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Data Breaches Soar in 2025: Record Highs with a 79% Increase Over Five Years

Record High Data Compromises Documented in 2025 Annual Report by the Identity Theft Resource Center According to the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a total of 3,322 data compromises were reported in 2025, marking a notable increase of five percentage points compared to the previous year, which recorded 3,152 breaches.…

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ASUS Issues Patches to Address Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Various Router Models

Taiwan’s ASUS has announced the release of significant firmware updates aimed at resolving nine identified security vulnerabilities affecting a spectrum of its router models. This announcement, made on Monday, underscores the scale of the potential impact, as the flaws span across popular devices within their product line. Among the identified…

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Microsoft Addresses Two Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

As businesses brace for vulnerabilities in their systems, Microsoft has announced the release of critical security patches during the May 2018 Patch Tuesday. This update addresses a staggering 67 security vulnerabilities, including two zero-day exploits under active attack by cybercriminals, a situation that demands immediate attention from organizations across various…

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Ashley Madison Hackers Have Fully Released All Stolen Data Online

A significant cybersecurity breach has unfolded, targeting Ashley Madison, a platform known for facilitating extramarital encounters. The hackers, referring to themselves as “The Impact Team,” have reportedly leaked approximately 10GB of sensitive user data, affecting nearly 36 million accounts. The breach comes with the alarming tagline that “cheaters are in…

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Inside Arizona’s Efforts to Modernize and Secure Campus IT Systems

Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Video CIO Elliott Cheu Discusses Campus-wide IT Modernization and Security Enhancements Jennifer Lawinski • January 28, 2026 Elliott Cheu, CIO, University of Arizona The University of Arizona is engaging in a significant overhaul of its IT infrastructure, aimed at enhancing both modernization and security across…

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Komdigi Faces Backlash Following Leak of Job Applicants’ Personal Data

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Convergence Digital Indonesia Innovative Synergy Association (Kondisi) has raised alarm over concerns regarding the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) following the mishandling of sensitive applicant data amid their recent job vacancy announcements. Recently, the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure at the Komdigi Ministry announced the…

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Zyxel Issues Emergency Security Patches for Critical NAS Device Vulnerability

Zyxel Networks has issued security updates to mitigate a critical vulnerability affecting its line of network-attached storage (NAS) devices. This flaw poses a significant security risk, allowing unauthorized users to execute arbitrary commands on the compromised systems. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-27992 with a CVSS score of 9.8, is classified…

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