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250 Million Microsoft Customer Support Records Leaked Online

Microsoft Confirms Data Breach Exposing Customer Support Records Microsoft has recently disclosed a significant security breach that may have put nearly 250 million customer support records at risk. This exposure stems from a misconfigured server, which allowed sensitive logs of interactions between Microsoft’s support team and customers to be publicly…

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SEC Halts SolarWinds Lawsuit Following Significant Legal Challenges

Litigation, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Major Legal Proceedings Conclude as Judge Dismisses SEC’s Cyber Fraud Claims Against SolarWinds Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 21, 2025 Image: AevanStock/Shutterstock In a significant legal development, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its remaining allegations against SolarWinds and its Chief Information…

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Google Reports Over 200 Companies Affected by Data Breach Linked to Gainsight

Gainsight is recognized as a provider of customer support platforms. Summary of Events Google has recently reported a significant supply chain breach that has compromised data stored by Salesforce across more than 200 businesses. The incident was initially revealed by Salesforce on Thursday, noting that “specific customers’ Salesforce data” was…

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US Border Patrol Conducts Surveillance on Millions of American Drivers

Eight years after a researcher alerted WhatsApp to vulnerabilities allowing mass extraction of user phone numbers, a new investigation from the University of Vienna has confirmed that this issue persists. The researchers employed a technique exploiting WhatsApp’s discovery function, which allows individuals to check if a phone number is registered…

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Wawa Data Breach: 30 Million Stolen Payment Card Details Available for Sale by Hackers

In a significant security incident affecting millions, Wawa convenience stores have confirmed a breach involving the payment card information of more than 30 million customers. This breach became evident when payment card details were discovered for sale on Joker’s Stash, a prominent dark web marketplace known for trading stolen financial…

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Hardware Hackers Encourage Vendor Collaboration for Enhanced Security

Endpoint Security, Hardware / Chip-level Security Experts Highlight Advantages of Bug Bounties and Researcher Engagement Mathew J. Schwartz (@euroinfosec) • November 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock While hardware once stood as a cornerstone of trustworthy systems, ongoing concerns over compromised supply chains and security vulnerabilities have significantly diminished that trust. As…

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CrowdStrike Terminates Employee Following Suspected Data Breach Tied to Cybercriminal Organization

CrowdStrike, a leading player in the cybersecurity sector, recently terminated the employment of an insider alleged to have leaked confidential information. The action was taken after a cybercriminal group claimed to have accessed CrowdStrike’s internal systems. This breach occurred amid rising concerns over insider threats within the cybersecurity landscape. On…

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