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The Growing Threat of Data Exfiltration: Why It Poses a Bigger Risk Than Ransomware

The cybersecurity landscape has seen a notable shift in recent years, transitioning from ransomware as the primary threat to the rise of data exfiltration as a significant concern for organizations. Initially, attackers exploited vulnerabilities in various systems, reaping the rewards of cryptocurrencies while victims remained unprepared to defend against intrusions.…

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NASA and Google Develop AI ‘Doctor in a Box’ for Space Missions

In a groundbreaking development, a new artificial intelligence-powered clinical decision support system is being designed by Google and NASA to assist astronauts in diagnosing and treating medical issues during space missions, even when they cannot communicate in real time with Earth. Chris Hein, field Chief Technology Officer at Google Public…

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European Privacy Group Takes Legal Action Against TikTok and AliExpress for Unauthorized Data Transfers to China

The Austrian privacy advocacy organization None of Your Business (noyb) has filed formal complaints against several notable companies, including TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat, and Xiaomi, asserting that these firms have breached data protection regulations established by the European Union by inappropriately transferring user data to China. These complaints, lodged…

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Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: UK Hacker Arrest and BMW Data Breach

This week, significant developments in cybersecurity illustrate the evolving threat landscape. Researchers have uncovered hidden connections among ransomware groups, highlighting a shift from individual operations to a more collaborative underground marketplace. Prominent cyber incidents included major data breaches at financial institutions and luxury brands, underscoring the risks posed by insider…

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Broadcom Issues Urgent Patches for VMware Security Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation

Broadcom Issues Critical Security Updates for VMware Products Broadcom has announced the release of vital security updates addressing three critical vulnerabilities in VMware’s ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion products. These flaws, currently being exploited in the wild, pose significant risks, including potential code execution and information disclosure. Business owners and IT…

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Researchers Discover Kimusky Infra Targeting South Korean Politicians and Diplomats

The North Korean state-sponsored hacking group known as Kimusky has been implicated in a recent series of cyberattacks targeting political and diplomatic organizations within South Korea. This activity, which began in early 2022, has raised alarms in the cybersecurity community about the sophisticated tactics employed by the group. Kaspersky, a…

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Live Webinar | Mastering AI Security: Tackling Market Challenges and Addressing Client Needs

Live Webinar | Navigating AI Security: Overcoming Market Challenges and Client Pain Points In a rapidly evolving landscape, organizations face a growing array of challenges surrounding AI security. With the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence for operational efficiencies and decision-making, vulnerabilities in this domain present critical risks that businesses must…

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Experts Discover Common Codebase Connecting Morpheus and HellCat Ransomware Payloads

Recent investigations into the operations of HellCat and Morpheus ransomware have uncovered significant overlaps in their coding, suggesting a collaboration or shared framework among these cybercriminal entities. According to analysis conducted by SentinelOne, artifacts submitted to the VirusTotal scanning platform in late December 2024 indicate that the ransomware payloads used…

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Dior Facing Legal Action in China Over Unauthorized Foreign Data Transfers

In May 2023, French luxury fashion house Dior faced a significant data breach, prompting scrutiny from regulatory authorities. This incident led to Dior’s Shanghai subsidiary being the first foreign entity prosecuted under China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), highlighting a shift in the enforcement of data privacy regulations in the…

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