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From Ransomware to Cyber Espionage: 55 Weaponized Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Discovered in 2022

In 2022, a total of 55 zero-day vulnerabilities were actively exploited in the wild, primarily affecting software developed by major tech companies including Microsoft, Google, and Apple. This figure shows a decrease from the previous year’s alarming count of 81 zero-day exploits, yet it highlights an ongoing trend where threat…

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Teen Hacker Who Breached Jail Network to Secure Friend’s Early Release Now Faces Jail Time

Technical Breach at Washtenaw County Jail: Hacker Faces Federal Charges In an alarming incident of cyber intrusion, a 27-year-old man from Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been charged for hacking into the Washtenaw County Jail’s computer system. Konrads Voits allegedly exploited various cyber techniques to manipulate inmate records, hoping to secure…

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EU Privacy Regulators Criticize Digital Omnibus

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Proposed Regulation Changes Face Backlash for Potential Erosion of Privacy Rights David Meyer • February 12, 2026 Image: mixmagic/Shutterstock The European Commission’s recent proposal to amend tech regulations, framed as a measure to enhance competitiveness across the continent, has sparked significant…

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Despite 2026 Advances, Hospitals Fail to Stop Snooping into Celebrity Medical Records – DataBreaches.Net

In a troubling incident highlighting ongoing privacy issues in healthcare, social media influencer Josh Clarke of “Josh and Jase” fame has revealed that he was a victim of unauthorized access to his medical records at a Michigan hospital. Clarke’s disturbing experience raises pressing questions about the effectiveness of existing privacy…

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Critical WooCommerce Payments Vulnerability Fixed for Over 500,000 WordPress Sites

Critical Vulnerability Discovered in WooCommerce Payments Plugin A severe security vulnerability has been identified in the WooCommerce Payments plugin utilized by over 500,000 WordPress websites. This flaw poses a significant risk, enabling unauthorized actors to gain admin access to affected online stores, as noted in a security advisory issued on…

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Major Crypto-Mining Exchange Breached; $70 Million in Bitcoin Stolen

Major Cryptocurrency Platform NiceHash Hit by Significant Data Breach In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing cybersecurity landscape, NiceHash, a prominent cryptocurrency mining marketplace, has fallen victim to a substantial hacking incident. This breach has resulted in the theft of more than 4,700 Bitcoins, valued at over $57 million at…

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How CIOs Are Steering Through the AI-Fueled Software Market Downturn

Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Revolutionizes Economics Amid Persistent Challenges in Enterprise IT Architecture Jennifer Lawinski, Sandhya Michu • February 11, 2026 Anthropic’s recent upgrade of its Claude platform has stirred significant turmoil in the software market. (Image: Shutterstock) This month saw…

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