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The Quantum Threat Is Nearer Than You Realize: Urgent Action Needed for Critical Infrastructure

The realm of cybersecurity has traditionally rested on the foundations of cryptography, which safeguards sensitive information across various platforms—from banking applications to encrypted communications in healthcare and military settings. Current cryptographic measures are deemed effective due to the immense time required for modern computers to decrypt complex algorithms, potentially taking…

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SK Telecom Under Scrutiny as U.S. Telecom Firms Spend Billions on Data Breaches – CHOSUNBIZ

SK Telecom Under Scrutiny Amid Billions in Data Breach Costs by U.S. Telecoms Recent revelations indicate that SK Telecom is facing significant scrutiny following a wave of high-profile data breaches that have resulted in U.S. telecom companies incurring billions in losses. As telecommunications firms grapple with the aftermath of these…

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Windows RDP Allows Login with Revoked Passwords, and Microsoft Approves.

Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability Exposes Persistent Access Risks Recent findings highlight a significant vulnerability within Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that allows users to log in even with revoked passwords. This issue becomes particularly concerning when a Windows machine uses a Microsoft or Azure account to facilitate remote desktop access.…

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Long Beach City Reports That Hack Affected Over 260,000 Residents

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware HIPAA Protected Health Information Compromised in November 2023 Cyberattack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 30, 2025 Image: City of Long Beach, California The City of Long Beach, California, is in the process of notifying approximately 260,000 individuals regarding a significant breach of their protected…

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AI Code Hallucinations Heighten the Risk of ‘Package Confusion’ Attacks

New Research Uncovers Security Risks Posed by AI-Generated Code Recent studies have revealed alarming vulnerabilities associated with AI-generated computer code, particularly in the context of software supply chains. Researchers found that a significant portion of the code generated by large language models (LLMs) is rife with references to fictitious third-party…

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Overcoming Cloud Security Challenges in Hybrid Environments: A Guide to Navigating Complexities

As organizations increasingly adopt digital transformation initiatives, hybrid cloud environments, which combine on-premises infrastructure with public and private cloud resources, are gaining traction. The advantages of flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness are significant; however, these benefits are accompanied by distinct security challenges that businesses must actively address. The integration of diverse…

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