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Hackers Exploit Fake Trump Scandal Video to Distribute QNode Malware

New Malspam Campaign Distributing Remote Access Trojan Posing as Trump Scandal Video Cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a new malspam operation that aims to spread a remote access Trojan (RAT) by leveraging sensational claims of a scandal involving U.S. President Donald Trump. The campaign has been linked to deceptive emails featuring…

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Personal Data of Over 100 Million JustDial Users Leaked Online

Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of JustDial Customers in India A significant security lapse has been discovered involving JustDial, the largest local search service in India, which has reportedly exposed its customers’ sensitive personal information. This breach stems from an unsecured database that has been leaking real-time data of users…

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HHS Unveils AI Roadmap During Significant Departmental Revamp

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Strategic Initiative Aims to Modernize Workflow, Enhance AI Utilization, and Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Agencies Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 4, 2025 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has introduced an AI strategy that aims to eliminate departmental silos and…

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AHPRA Makes Minor Breach of Practitioner Privacy

An error in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority’s (AHPRA) new online portal resulted in the unintended disclosure of contact information for approximately 3,000 nominated supervisors to their supervisees. AHPRA has confirmed a privacy breach affecting over 3,147 health practitioner employers and supervisors, raising concerns among those in the healthcare…

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CISA Alert: Akira Ransomware Targeting Cisco ASA/FTD Vulnerability

On Thursday, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) included a recently patched security vulnerability affecting Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This update comes in response to indications that the flaw is being actively exploited in…

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Hackers Behind SolarWinds Attack Also Breached U.S. Justice Department Email Server

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has confirmed that its internal network was compromised amid the extensive SolarWinds supply chain attack. This acknowledgment positions the DoJ as the latest government entity to confront the ramifications of this alarming breach. According to DoJ spokesperson Marc Raimondi, the Office of the Chief…

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‘Signalgate’ Inspector General Report Recommends Only One Change to Prevent Future Debacles

Inspector General Report Raises Concerns Over Sensitive Messaging Practices by Secretary of Defense A recently released Inspector General report highlights serious cybersecurity concerns involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, indicating potential risks posed to U.S. troops and military operations. The report, shared with Congress earlier this week, reveals that Hegseth…

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New York, Canada, and Ireland Initiate Investigations into Facebook Privacy Violations

Recently, Facebook has faced increasing scrutiny as multiple governmental authorities launch investigations into its handling of user data. The company has already earmarked $5 billion to address potential fines stemming from a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) inquiry regarding privacy violations. This amount appears to be merely the initial sum Facebook…

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