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Minnesota Shooting Suspect Reportedly Used Data Broker Websites to Locate Victims’ Addresses

A tragic event unfolded in Minnesota early Saturday morning, where a violent spree allegedly led to the assassination of Democratic state representative Melissa Hortman and the murder of her husband, Mark Hortman. The suspect, identified as Vance Boelter, 57, also targeted state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman,…

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23andMe Co-Founder to Acquire Company and Commits to Privacy Protections

Topics: Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Anne Wojcicki’s TTAM Research Institute Secures Purchase of Bankrupt Genomics Testing Company Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 16, 2025 Anne Wojcicki, co-founder of 23andMe, testified on June 10. Her new venture, TTAM Research Institute, has successfully bid for the bankrupt consumer genomics firm.…

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Lessons from the Coinbase Breach: Uncovering Insider Threats

Recent reports revealed that cybercriminals successfully orchestrated a sophisticated scheme involving bribery, exploiting overseas support agents to extract sensitive customer data from Coinbase. This incident underscores the vulnerabilities that arise when the balance between access and accountability is disrupted, leaving organizations at risk. The breach did not involve advanced hacking…

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Vandals Damage Fiber-Optic Lines, Disrupting Spectrum Internet Service for Subscribers

Copper Theft Poses Significant Threat to Infrastructure, AT&T and Spectrum Respond A troubling trend has emerged over the last twenty years as copper theft has increasingly impacted various industries, including plumbing and telecommunications. Known for its excellent electrical conductivity and once low market prices, copper has drawn the attention of…

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Trump’s Nominee for CISA Leadership Faces Confirmation Delays

Government, Industry Specific, Training & Security Leadership Sean Plankey’s CISA Nomination Faces Further Delays Amid Rising Tensions Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 16, 2025 Sean Plankey, nominee for the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sean Plankey to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…

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Washington Post Employee Emails Compromised in Cyber Attack – Dark Reading

Cyber Breach Strikes Washington Post Staff: An In-depth Look at the Incident Recent reports have emerged indicating that a significant cyber breach has targeted the Washington Post, compromising the emails of its staff. This incident underscores the ongoing vulnerabilities that major organizations face in an increasingly hostile digital landscape. As…

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Alleged Chinese Hackers Set Their Sights on The Washington Post

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Publication Urges Staff to Change Passwords Following Email Breach Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 16, 2025 Image: DCStockPhotography/Shutterstock In a recent development, suspected state-sponsored hackers from China have reportedly targeted journalists at the Washington Post who are focused on national security and…

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Boston Firm Faces Dual Class Action Lawsuits Over Data Breaches – Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Boston Firm Faces Class Actions Following Data Breach In a significant development in the cybersecurity landscape, a Boston-based company has found itself embroiled in two class-action lawsuits in the wake of a substantial data breach. This incident underscores the ongoing vulnerabilities to which businesses, particularly in high-tech sectors, are increasingly…

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