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Key Cyber Law Expiration May Hinder Nationwide Threat Sharing

Legislation, Security Operations, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Congress Under Pressure to Revamp Cybersecurity Definitions and Safeguards Ahead of Expiration Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 24, 2025 Experts warn that a law lapse could halt cyber intelligence sharing and expose vulnerabilities in U.S. defenses. (Image: Shutterstock) As the expiration of a…

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AI Moratorium Remains in US Senate Budget Reconciliation Package

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Legislation, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Senate Bill Maintains 10-Year Moratorium on AI State Regulations Amidst Controversy David Perera (@daveperera), Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 24, 2025 Image: Bill Perry/Shutterstock In a significant development, a provision that imposes a 10-year halt on state regulations concerning…

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“AT&T Customers: You Could Qualify for a Share of a Data Breach Settlement” – KVUE

AT&T Customers May Be Eligible for Data Breach Settlement Recent developments surrounding a significant data breach have unfolded, impacting current and former customers of AT&T. Affected individuals may now have the opportunity to seek compensation as part of a settlement related to this security incident. The breach has raised concerns…

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Androxgh0st Botnet Grows Its Reach by Targeting US University Servers

Recent findings from CloudSEK indicate that the Androxgh0st botnet is undergoing significant advancements, with academic institutions such as UC San Diego becoming key targets. This evolving threat employs Remote Code Execution (RCE) and web shells, necessitating immediate protective measures. According to an investigation reported by CloudSEK, the Androxgh0st botnet has…

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Insights from Helsinki: How NCSC-FI Tackled a Significant Data Breach

Helsinki Data Breach Shines Light on Cybersecurity Risks In a significant data breach incident that occurred in late April 2024, Helsinki, Finland’s capital and largest employer, exposed sensitive personal information belonging to over 300,000 individuals. This incident has provoked a thorough investigation and reflection on cybersecurity protocols, offering lessons that…

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China-Linked LapDogs Campaign Exposes ShortLeash Backdoor Using Fake Certificates

SecurityScorecard’s cybersecurity experts have unveiled a significant global cyber espionage campaign known as LapDogs, which has likely compromised thousands of devices worldwide since September 2023. Believed to be operated by a group based in China, this operation is characterized by long-term surveillance and data theft, primarily targeting the United States,…

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Ensuring BYOD Security While Preserving Privacy

Hypori’s Lewandowski Discusses Securing Personal Devices without Compromising Privacy Tom Field (SecurityEditor) • May 30, 2025 Wayne Lewandowski, Chief Revenue Officer, Hypori As remote work increasingly becomes the norm, securing devices used by employees without infringing on their privacy emerges as a significant concern for businesses. Conventional Mobile Device Management…

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