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Healthcare Data Breaches Surge in Cost as Adversaries Target Growing Clinical Vulnerabilities, According to Trellix Report

Recent findings from Trellix highlight that cybersecurity has ascended to a critical issue within the boardrooms of healthcare organizations, influenced by ongoing digital transformation and the escalating risks associated with cyber threats. In the 2025 Healthcare Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Report, Trellix issues a stark warning regarding the broadened attack surface…

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Microsoft Issues Updates to Address Critical Vulnerabilities in Windows and Other Software

Microsoft has recently released critical security updates aimed at addressing significant vulnerabilities in its Windows operating system and associated software. This rollout is part of the scheduled Patch Tuesday updates for June 2023. The update addresses a total of 73 vulnerabilities, categorized by severity as follows: six are marked as…

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Flawed Patch for Oracle WebLogic Vulnerability Reopens Servers to Cyber Attacks

Critical Vulnerability Resurfaces in Oracle WebLogic Server Earlier this month, Oracle issued a patch addressing a significant Java deserialization remote code execution vulnerability in its WebLogic Server component, part of the Fusion Middleware suite. This flaw, identified as CVE-2018-2628, poses a severe threat, potentially allowing attackers to gain complete control…

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ICE Acts Like a Military Force: Its Tactics Risk Endangering Real Soldiers

Recent developments within U.S. immigration enforcement agencies indicate a troubling shift in tactics that could have significant implications for civil liberties and public safety. Echoing the adage that “war is politics by other means,” state-sponsored violence—specifically actions taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—has escalated under the guidance of White…

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Outtake Secures $40M to Expand Automated Threat Response Technology

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Threat Detection Agents Enhance Digital Risk Protection and Open-Source Intelligence in Regulated Environments Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 29, 2026 Alex Dhillon, founder and CEO of Outtake (Image: Outtake) A startup founded by a former Palantir engineer has secured $40…

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Data Breach at Canada Computers & Electronics Exposes Customer Personal Information

Data Breach at Canada Computers & Electronics Exposes Customer Information Canada Computers & Electronics has reported a data breach affecting some of its customers, generating significant concern among those impacted due to the lack of detailed information provided by the retailer. Affected individuals and cybersecurity professionals alike have expressed dissatisfaction…

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Severe Security Flaw Identified in WooCommerce Stripe Gateway Plugin

A critical security vulnerability has been identified within the WooCommerce Stripe Gateway plugin for WordPress, permitting potential unauthorized access to sensitive user information. This flaw, designated as CVE-2023-34000, affects versions up to 7.4.0 and was rectified in version 7.4.1, released on May 30, 2023. The WooCommerce Stripe Gateway plugin, integral…

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Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Hacking Jail Systems to Secure Friend’s Early Release

A recent case underscores the persistent threat posed by cybersecurity breaches, particularly within government systems. **Konrads Voits**, a young hacker from Ypsilanti, Michigan, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for attempting to breach the Washtenaw County Jail’s computer system. His objective was to manipulate prison records in…

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County Awards $600,000 Settlement to Penetration Testers Arrested for Courthouse Security Assessment

Security Professionals Settle Lawsuit Following Unauthorized Arrest During Courthouse Assessment Two security experts, arrested in 2019 while conducting a sanctioned security evaluation of a courthouse in Iowa, have agreed to a $600,000 settlement in a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and defamation. Gary DeMercurio and Justin Wynn, penetration testers affiliated with…

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