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Indian Brokerage Firm Upstox Experiences Data Breach Exposing Data of 2.5 Million Users

In a significant data breach, Indian online trading and discount brokerage platform Upstox has revealed that sensitive information of roughly 2.5 million users has been compromised. This incident marks another concerning security lapse for companies in the digital finance sector. The compromised data, which has reportedly made its way onto…

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Feds Mishandle Cisco Patches Amid China-Linked Cyber Attacks

Government, Industry Specific, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control CISA Discovers Agencies Misled About Cisco Patch Updates Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 13, 2025 Image: PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has raised alarms regarding critical vulnerabilities in Cisco devices, indicating that U.S. government agencies have inadequately addressed…

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The Retail Industry Requires a Cybersecurity Talent Development Hub

The retail sector is increasingly under siege from cybercriminals, facing breaches at an alarming rate that surpasses many other industries. High-profile brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior have recently been victims of these attacks, which may have cost them collectively over $25 million. Additionally, cybersecurity experts at Google have…

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hackers threaten to release D.C. police informants’ information unless ransom is paid

Ransomware Attack Targets Metropolitan Police Department in D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington, D.C., has fallen victim to a significant ransomware attack, marking a troubling escalation in cybersecurity threats against government institutions. The notorious Babuk Locker gang has claimed responsibility, alleging that they compromised the department’s networks and…

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3.2 Billion Leaked Passwords Include 1.5 Million Records Featuring Government Emails

A massive leak has recently come to light, revealing an astonishing 3.28 billion passwords linked to 2.18 billion unique email addresses. This incident represents one of the largest compilations of compromised credentials in recorded history, generating substantial concern within the cybersecurity community. The data set, known as “COMB21,” comprises information…

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AT&T Settles Data Breach for $177M: Key Information for Consumers on Claiming Their Compensation

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LuckyMouse Hackers Strike: Targeting Banks, Corporations, and Governments in 2020

A threat actor historically known for its watering hole attacks against governmental organizations has recently been tied to a series of new cyber intrusions affecting various entities across Central Asia and the Middle East. This malicious activity, designated as “EmissarySoldier,” is attributed to the cyber espionage group identified as LuckyMouse…

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