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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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Telegram Cleared Out Chinese Crypto Scam Markets—Only to See Them Rebuild

Recent developments surrounding the Telegram platform have raised significant concerns in the cybersecurity community, particularly regarding the illicit services being marketed through its channels. Two notorious marketplaces, Xinbi Guarantee and Haowang Guarantee, were prominent for promoting illegal activities. While Telegram took action against Xinbi, the larger Haowang Guarantee, which facilitated…

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HHS and Insurers Commit to Streamlining Preauthorization Procedures

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Industry Specific Concerns Over Preauthorization Denials Are Escalating Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 23, 2025 HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz (Image: HHS) Recent developments have seen major health insurers, covering approximately 80% of Americans under Medicare,…

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Record Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Passwords: Are You at Risk? – Cybernews

Massive Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Passwords: Immediate Action Required In a staggering revelation, a data breach has compromised approximately 16 billion passwords, marking one of the most significant cybersecurity incidents in recent history. This breach has drawn widespread attention and concern, particularly among business owners and tech professionals who…

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Salt Typhoon Exploits Router Vulnerabilities to Target Telecoms, Warns FBI and Canadian Authorities

An advisory issued by the FBI in conjunction with Canada’s Cyber Centre unveils an ongoing cyber espionage campaign attributed to a China-associated group targeting global telecom networks. Dated June 20, 2025, the report highlights the activities of “Salt Typhoon,” a well-known advanced persistent threat (APT) group harnessing existing vulnerabilities in…

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Alerts Intensify Over Iranian Cyber Attack

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Psychological Warfare Takes Center Stage Amid Cyber Tensions David Perera (@daveperera) • June 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Following the recent U.S. airstrike on Iranian nuclear development sites, warnings regarding potential Iranian cyberattacks have intensified. Observations suggest that Iran may respond to ongoing…

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Nucor Resumes Operations Following Confirmation of Limited Data Breach

Cybersecurity Incident at Nucor Steel: Operations Restored After May Hack Nucor Corporation, a prominent player in the U.S. steel manufacturing sector, has announced that it has successfully restored its operations following a cybersecurity breach that occurred in May. This incident reportedly compromised a limited amount of information but did not…

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