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Wiz Deal Sheds Light on Google’s Multi-Cloud Security Strategy

Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Security Operations COO Francis deSouza Discusses Google Cloud’s Initiative for Unified Multi-Cloud Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • July 17, 2025 Francis deSouza, Chief Operating Officer, Google Cloud (Image: Google Cloud) Google’s recent acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion has been largely motivated by…

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UK Retailer Co-op Confirms Data Breach Affects 6.5 Million Members in Major Cyberattack

Co-op, the UK-based retail cooperative, has reported a significant data breach affecting the personal information of approximately 6.5 million members. The incident occurred due to a sophisticated cyberattack in April. The breach compromised critical data including names, addresses, and contact details of its members, marking one of the most extensive…

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GitHub Exploited to Distribute Amadey, Lumma, and Redline InfoStealers in Ukraine

A newly uncovered Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) scheme is leveraging GitHub repositories to disseminate various infostealer families. This discovery was made by cybersecurity analysts at Cisco Talos, who released their findings today. The report details how the threat actors are utilizing the Amadey bot to directly source malware from public GitHub repositories…

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North Korea Allegedly Inundates npm Registry with Malware

3rd Party Risk Management, Application Security, Governance & Risk Management 67 Malicious Packages Flood npm Registry Targeting JavaScript Developers Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • July 16, 2025 North Korean threat actors have escalated their attacks by introducing 67 malicious packages to the npm Registry, part of the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign.…

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67% of EU Government Institutions Receive D or F Grades for

85% of Employees Recirculate Compromised Passwords as Cybersecurity Threats Rise in EU Institutions In a pressing update from 2025, the European Commission has rolled out new initiatives designed to boost cyber resilience and enacted legislation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the European Union (EU). Nevertheless, significant apprehensions persist regarding the…

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Google Discovers Custom Backdoor Installed on SonicWall Network Devices

Cybersecurity Alert: Vulnerability Detected in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access Devices Recent findings from the Google Threat Intelligence Group have uncovered a concerning trend involving the exploitation of SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances. These devices are critical components in enterprise networks, tasked with managing secure access for mobile devices. Unfortunately,…

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UK NCSC Launches Software Vulnerability Initiative

Application Security , Governance & Risk Management , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Agency Partners with Industry Experts for Enhanced Vulnerability Research Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 16, 2025 The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre is seeking to expand vulnerability detection and mitigation efforts through collaboration with industry experts. (Image:…

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Thousands of Afghans Stealthily Relocated to the UK Following Data Breach – MSN

Thousands of Afghans Secretly Evacuated to the UK After Data Breach In a developing situation that highlights significant data security vulnerabilities, thousands of Afghan nationals were clandestinely transported to the United Kingdom following a substantial data leak. This breach, which has raised alarming concerns about privacy and security, reveals the…

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DHS Under Increased Scrutiny for DNA Collection from Immigrant Children

Senator Wyden Questions DNA Collection Practices at DHS and DOJ United States Senator Ron Wyden has raised concerns regarding the collection of DNA from immigrants, including children, by the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ). In a recent inquiry, Wyden is demanding explanations about the legality, scope, and…

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