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Wealthsimple Executive Apologizes to Customers Following Data Breach, Assures No Account Information Was Compromised

Wealthsimple Exposes Customer Data in Breach, Promises Compensation and Security Enhancements Wealthsimple, a Toronto-based online financial services provider, has issued an apology following a significant data breach that exposed the sensitive information of thousands of customers. The security incident, disclosed on Saturday, involved personal data including social insurance numbers, account…

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Fortinet Advocates for FortiSwitch Upgrades to Address Critical Admin Password Vulnerability

Critical Security Flaw Discovered in Fortinet’s FortiSwitch Fortinet has issued urgent security updates following the discovery of a significant vulnerability in its FortiSwitch network switches. This critical flaw, identified as CVE-2024-48887, has a high CVSS score of 9.3 out of 10, indicating that it poses severe risks to system security.…

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UK Cyber Agency Alerts to Russian and Iranian Hacking Threats Against Vital Sectors

The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning regarding sophisticated spear-phishing assaults allegedly conducted by state-sponsored actors from Russia and Iran. This warning highlights a targeted approach that focuses not on the general populace but on select sectors. The identified targets include academia, defense contractors, governmental…

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SentinelOne Acquires Observo AI for $225 Million to Enhance Data Ingestion Capabilities

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Endpoint Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development SentinelOne’s Acquisition of Observo AI Enhances Real-Time Data Processing Capabilities Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 8, 2025 Eran Ashkenazi, Chief Business Officer, SentinelOne (Image: SentinelOne) SentinelOne has announced plans to acquire Observo AI, a data pipeline startup founded…

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Ex-WhatsApp Security Chief Compares Meta’s Culture to a “Cult” in Lawsuit

In a recent development, a former employee of WhatsApp, A. Baig, has raised serious allegations concerning data privacy breaches within the company. The core of the issue appears to be improper access by engineers to user data, a matter underscored in a letter outlining several compliance shortcomings. These include failing…

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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Fresh Assaults, Timeless Tactics, Greater Consequences

In an era where cyber threats are not merely evolving but rapidly mutating, the cybersecurity landscape continues to challenge defenses across various sectors, from global financial frameworks to vital infrastructure. With the advent of sophisticated cybercrime, ranging from state-sponsored espionage to ransomware attacks leveraging artificial intelligence, pressing questions arise about…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Potential Data Breach Claims for Wayne Memorial Hospital Patients

NEWTOWN, Pa., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated an investigation into data privacy issues stemming from a breach at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH). The institution reported the incident on or around June 3, 2024. For those interested in discussing potential legal actions regarding this case, click…

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New Report Uncovers NikoWiper Malware Targeting Ukraine’s Energy Sector

In a significant development in cybersecurity, the Russian-affiliated group known as Sandworm has deployed a new variant of wiper malware called NikoWiper in an attack against a Ukrainian energy sector company in October 2022. This incident underscores the ongoing cyber threats linked to geopolitical tensions in the region. ESET, a…

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Flattery Can Lead AI Chatbots to Bend the Rules

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Study Finds Persuasion Techniques Compromise GPT-4o-Mini’s Safety Features Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • September 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent research indicates that fundamental persuasion techniques, as outlined in psychological studies, can influence large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4o-Mini to disregard their…

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