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Moxa Warns Users of Critical Vulnerabilities in Cellular and Secure Routers

Moxa Issues Warning on Critical Vulnerabilities in Networking Devices Taiwan-based Moxa has recently raised alarms about significant security vulnerabilities affecting its range of cellular routers, secure routers, and network security appliances. These flaws pose serious risks, including potential privilege escalation and unauthorized command execution, which could compromise system integrity and…

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Chinese Hackers Target Taiwanese Financial Institutions with a New Covert Backdoor

A Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been conducting a sustained espionage campaign against Taiwanese financial institutions over the past 18 months. According to a report released by Broadcom’s Symantec, these intrusions have heavily relied on a backdoor known as xPack, which has provided the attackers significant control over…

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North Korean Scammers Venture into Architectural Design

Emerging Insights into North Korean Cyber Operations: Architectural Fraud and Cyber Threats Recent findings by experts reveal that North Korea is increasingly leveraging advanced hacking techniques and cyber deception to execute sophisticated fraudulent activities, particularly in the realm of architecture and structural engineering. Michael “Barni” Barnhart, a recognized authority on…

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Are We Prepared to Abandon Security Awareness Training?

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of your content tailored for a US-based, tech-savvy professional audience concerned about cybersecurity. The Challenges and Innovations in Security Awareness Training As organizations prepare budgets for 2024, funding for employee security awareness training is a priority. However, the effectiveness of these programs remains questionable, as…

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Nintendo Allegedly Suffers Major Data Breach, 570 GB Compromised

A prominent hacker organization has reportedly executed a significant data breach against Nintendo, potentially exposing sensitive details regarding future game releases. As 2025 progresses, Nintendo has seen substantial activity with the anticipated Switch 2 and exclusive titles, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and the forthcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A.…

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Hackers Compromise Systems at China’s National Games Right Before the Event

Cybersecurity Breach Targets China’s National Games Systems In a significant cybersecurity incident, an unnamed group of hackers proficient in the Chinese language successfully penetrated systems linked to China’s National Games last year. According to insights from cybersecurity firm Avast, the breach occurred just 12 days before the start of the…

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ALN and Octapharma Plasma Reach Settlement in Breach Lawsuits

Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Two Companies Face a Combined $6.5 Million in Class Action Settlements Post-2024 Cyber Attacks Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 10, 2025 Both ALN Medical Management and Octapharma Plasma have recently agreed to multimillion-dollar settlements related to cyber incidents from 2024. (Image: Getty Images) In…

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Apple Increases Bug Bounty Reward for Major Exploits to $2 Million

Apple has recently announced a significant increase in its bug bounty program, elevating the maximum payout to $2 million for specific software exploit chains that could be exploited by spyware. This announcement was made by Ivan Krstić, Apple’s vice president of security engineering and architecture, during the Hexacon offensive security…

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