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Editorials on Data Security Shortcomings

Pakistan’s Data Breach Reveals Widespread Vulnerabilities In a shocking revelation, citizens of Pakistan have recently learned that sensitive personal information—ranging from mobile SIM records and national identity card images to call logs and travel histories—has been readily available for purchase online for years. The alarming commodification of this data, sold…

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More than 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers Breached in Fileless Cryptocurrency Mining Operation

A concerning campaign targeting exposed PostgreSQL instances has emerged, aiming to gain unauthorized access and deploy cryptocurrency miners within compromised environments. This campaign, identified by cloud security firm Wiz, is a variant associated with a previously recognized intrusion set reported by Aqua Security in August 2024, which utilized a malware…

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Koi Secures $48M to Protect AI Models, Code, and Extensions

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Company Addresses Non-Binary Software Vulnerabilities Omitted by Traditional Endpoint Security Tools Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 10, 2025 Amit Assaraf, co-founder and CEO, Koi (Image: Koi) Washington D.C.-based startup Koi has successfully raised $48 million to enhance the security of…

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Everything You Need to Know About Poland Shooting Down Russian Drones

Poland Engages Russian Drones Amid Heightened Tensions Early Wednesday morning, Poland’s military successfully intercepted multiple Russian drones that breached its airspace during a significant strike on western Ukraine. This operation, confirmed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk via social media, underscores a pivotal moment in Poland’s role within the ongoing conflict…

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Security Risks Linked to Claude’s File Feature – eSecurity Planet

Claude’s File Feature Raises Security Concerns In a recent development in the realm of cybersecurity, the file-sharing feature of Claude, an emerging AI tool, has been flagged for posing significant security vulnerabilities. This news comes amid rising scrutiny within the tech community regarding the implications of integrating AI capabilities in…

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Google Resolves Cloud Run Vulnerability That Enabled Unauthorized Image Access Due to IAM Misconfiguration

In a recent cybersecurity development, researchers have uncovered a privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform’s (GCP) Cloud Run service, which has since been resolved. This flaw could have permitted malicious individuals to gain unauthorized access to container images and potentially inject harmful code, posing a considerable risk to businesses…

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Hackers Exploit Legitimate GitHub Codespaces Feature to Distribute Malware

Recent research has highlighted concerning vulnerabilities within GitHub Codespaces, specifically the potential for threat actors to exploit its legitimate features to distribute malware. GitHub Codespaces, a cloud-based development environment, allows users to write, debug, and commit code changes from a browser or integrated within Visual Studio Code. Among its functionalities…

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