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Data Breach at PayPal Subsidiary Affects Up to 1.6 Million Customers

PayPal Reports Data Breach Affecting 1.6 Million Customers of TIO Networks In a significant security incident, PayPal has revealed that a data breach may have compromised personally identifiable information for approximately 1.6 million customers associated with TIO Networks, a payment processing company it acquired in July 2017 for $233 million.…

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University of Phoenix Data Breach Affects 3.5 Million Individuals

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Emerging Impacts of Clop Ransomware Group’s Oracle E-Business Suite Attack Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 23, 2025 Image: The Image Party/Shutterstock/ISMG A widespread attack targeting Oracle E-Business Suite software has reverberated throughout the United States, with the University of Phoenix now confirmed as…

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700Credit Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers of 5.8 Million Consumers – Kurt the CyberGuy

Data Breach at 700Credit Exposes Sensitive Information of 5.8 Million Consumers In a significant cybersecurity incident, 700Credit, a credit reporting agency, has reported a data breach that has compromised the Social Security Numbers (SSNs) of approximately 5.8 million consumers. This breach highlights the escalating risks posed to personal data as…

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15,000 GitHub Go Module Repositories at Risk of Repojacking Attacks

GitHub Vulnerability Exposes Over 15,000 Go Repositories to Repojacking Attacks Recent research has unveiled that more than 15,000 Go module repositories on GitHub are at risk of repojacking attacks, a significant cybersecurity concern. Jacob Baines, Chief Technology Officer at VulnCheck, reported that over 9,000 of these vulnerabilities stem from changes…

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U.S. Defense Issues Alert on Three New Malware Strains Deployed by North Korean Hackers

On the third anniversary of the global WannaCry ransomware outbreak, attributed to North Korea, the U.S. government has disclosed details about three new malware variants utilized by state-sponsored North Korean hackers. These variants, named COPPERHEDGE, TAINTEDSCRIBE, and PEBBLEDASH, are designed for remote reconnaissance and the extraction of sensitive information from…

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Ransomware Attack Disrupts Romanian Water Authority, Thousands of Systems Affected

Romania’s National Water Authority Faces Severe Ransomware Attack Romania’s national water authority, Romanian Waters (Administrația Națională Apele Române), is in the midst of recovery following a significant ransomware attack that commenced on December 20, 2025. The assault has severely compromised the agency’s operations, impacting around 1,000 computer systems, from workstations…

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Major Data Breach Exposes Keyboard App Harvesting Personal Information from 31 Million Users

Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 31 Million Users of AI.type Virtual Keyboard In a recent development that raises significant alarm in the realm of cybersecurity, researchers at Kromtech Security Center uncovered a vast cache of personal data linked to over 31 million users of the AI.type virtual keyboard application.…

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Why CPS Security Requires a Comprehensive Program, Not Just Isolated Solutions: A Webinar.

Governance & Risk Management Presented by Claroty     60 mins     The prevalence of cyber-physical systems (CPS) is escalating within industrial, healthcare, and public sector domains. However, numerous organizations still depend on fragmented tools and siloed teams while managing CPS risks. Despite improvements in visibility, tangible risk reduction…

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Highlights from Cyber Security Headlines in 2025 – CISO Series

Analysis of Cybersecurity Events: 2025 Update In 2025, the cybersecurity landscape has seen significant incidents impacting various sectors. This overview highlights key events, targeting specifics, and the potential tactics employed in recent cyber-attacks. Recent reports indicate a large-scale breach at a prominent financial institution, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive…

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