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16 Billion Login Credentials Exposed in Various Data Breaches

New York — A staggering number of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into publicly accessible datasets, providing cybercriminals with unprecedented access to a multitude of online accounts, as disclosed by researchers at Cybernews. In a report released this week, Cybernews announced the discovery of 30 compromised datasets, collectively…

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AdaCore Joins Forces with CodeSecure to Create Integrated Developer Tools

Security Operations AdaCore Merges with CodeSecure to Enhance Static Testing for C and C++ in Embedded Systems Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • June 20, 2025 Quentin Ochem, Chief Product and Revenue Officer, AdaCore (Image: AdaCore) AdaCore has announced its merger with CodeSecure, a company specializing in application security testing, with…

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Historic DDoS Attack Bombards Website with an Unprecedented 7.3Tbps of Malicious Traffic

A significant DDoS attack has recently been reported, reaching a staggering 7.3 terabits per second, marking it as one of the largest of its kind to date. The assault, disclosed by Cloudflare, an Internet security and performance company, highlights the escalating scale of such cyber threats, which are intended to…

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Hackers Target Aflac in Expanding Cyberattack on U.S. Insurance Industry

In a significant escalation of cyberattacks on the insurance sector, Aflac, one of the leading U.S. insurance providers, has reported a substantial data breach that likely jeopardizes sensitive personal and health information belonging to customers, employees, and agents. The breach was detected on June 12, amidst a broader trend of…

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Hackers Employ Social Engineering Tactics to Target Expert on Russian Operations

An advanced cyberattack attributed to a group linked to the Russian government has come to light, employing a deceptive technique that manipulates individuals into generating and sharing App-Specific Passwords (ASPs). This method effectively circumvents standard security protocols, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The alarming details of this attack were unveiled through…

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