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Patch Released for Static Credentials Vulnerability in Cisco Systems

Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Critical Vulnerability Uncovered, Exposing Remote Privilege Escalation Threat Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • July 3, 2025 Image: Anucha Cheechang/Shutterstock Cisco has issued urgent security updates to address a significant vulnerability in its Unified Communications Manager (UCM), which enables unauthorized attackers to gain root access…

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Angela Pownall: The Qantas Data Breach Should Heighten Our Caution About Sharing Online Information

The recent data breach involving Qantas Airways has reignited concerns over the safety of personal information shared online, particularly in the current climate of escalating cyber threats. As one of Australia’s leading airlines, Qantas now finds itself among a growing list of major companies that have fallen victim to cybercriminal…

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Inside the $100 Million Nobitex Hack

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Dismantling a 460 Million Euro Crypto Fraud Network Rashmi Ramesh ( rashmiramesh_) • July 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In its weekly roundup, Information Security Media Group highlights recent cybersecurity incidents involving digital assets. This week, attention turns to Iran’s leading…

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Qantas Cyber Attack: Key Insights into the Major Customer Data Breach

Qantas Confirms Significant Data Breach Affecting Customer Information Australian airline Qantas has announced a substantial data breach resulting from unauthorized access to a third-party platform utilized by one of its contact centers. The breach was detected on Monday when the airline noticed “unusual activity” on its systems. In response, Qantas…

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North Korean Hackers Spread NimDoor macOS Malware Through Phony Zoom Updates

A recent report from SentinelLabs, dated July 2, 2025, details a sophisticated cyberattack campaign aimed at Web3 and cryptocurrency firms. Threat actors associated with North Korea are targeting macOS systems using a novel malware named NimDoor. These attackers employ complex, multi-stage methods combined with encrypted communications to evade detection.

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Managing Data in a Borderless Era

Data Governance, Data Security Navigating Regulatory Complexity: IT Leaders’ Path to Digital Sovereignty Rahul Neel Mani (@rneelmani) • July 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The European Court of Justice’s 2020 ruling in the Schrems II case invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework, significantly affecting personal data transfers between Europe and the…

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Implications of the Qantas Cyberattack for Your Personal Data

Cybersecurity analysts are urging Australian citizens to remain alert after a significant breach involving Qantas, in which hackers accessed a third-party call center associated with the airline. The incident, which has affected nearly six million customer records, has prompted Qantas to collaborate with cybersecurity professionals and governmental bodies to ascertain…

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