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Enterprise Mobile Apps Burdened by Weak Data Security Practices

Recent research from security vendor Zimperium has unveiled troubling findings about the state of encryption and data protection policies in mobile business applications. Analyzing approximately 54,000 applications designed for Android and iOS, Zimperium identified that a staggering nine out of ten lack sufficient protective measures, rendering organizations vulnerable to significant…

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CVE: Global Cybersecurity Information Resource Nearly Cut Off by DHS Within Hours

The Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) repository, a cornerstone of information security, has recently faced a precarious situation concerning its future. The CVE program, which has provided essential vulnerability information for over 25 years, found itself on the brink of suspension as its contract with the US Department of Homeland…

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Can Passwordless Strategies Mitigate Significant Cyber Threats?

In today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity environment, passwords remain a significant vulnerability for both individuals and organizations. Issues arising from weak or reused passwords, phishing attempts, and brute-force attacks expose traditional password-based authentication as a critical point of failure in digital security. In response, many cybersecurity experts and companies are exploring…

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BidenCash Marketplace Leaks 1 Million Stolen Credit Card Details on Russian Forum

BidenCash Leaks Over 900,000 Stolen Credit Card Records on Russian Cybercrime Forum BidenCash, a notorious marketplace operating on the dark web, has recently leaked a significant trove of 910,380 stolen credit card records on the Russian-language cybercrime forum, XSS. The data was disclosed on April 14 at 6:37 PM UTC…

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Over 250,000 Texans Affected by Healthcare Data Breaches – MySA

In a significant cybersecurity incident, over 250,000 individuals in Texas have had their personal data compromised due to breaches in health care systems. This alarming development underscores the persistent vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector, which continues to be a prime target for cybercriminals. The exposed data may include sensitive information…

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What Insights on Cybersecurity Can Organizations Gain from Hacker Tactics?

The landscape of dark web marketplaces, or darknet markets, continues to expand annually, presenting significant challenges for law enforcement agencies striving to disrupt these illicit networks. Cybercriminals utilize these underground platforms for trading hacking tools, compromised data, and other sensitive information acquired through various cyberattacks. Sophisticated hackers are increasingly selling…

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Cybersecurity Concerns Emerge Amid Funding Cuts to CVE Program

Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Patch Management Board Members Announce Launch of ‘CVE Foundation’ to Secure Program’s Future Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 16, 2025 Board members of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program, previously managed by Mitre, have launched the CVE Foundation to secure the program’s…

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1.6 Million Affected in Major Insurance Data Breach — Personal Details, Including Names, Addresses, and Social Security Numbers, Compromised

Data Breach Exposes Approximately 1.6 Million Individuals’ Personal Information at Landmark Admin In a significant cybersecurity incident, Landmark Admin, a Texas-based third-party administrator for life insurance and annuity companies, has reported a considerable data breach impacting an estimated 1.6 million individuals. Initially believed to have affected around 800,000, an updated…

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