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Verizon 2025 Report: Disturbing Surge in Cyberattacks Through Third-Party Sources

The security landscape has taken a concerning turn, as highlighted in Verizon’s recently published *2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)*. Notably, the report reveals that incidents involving third-party compromises have surged dramatically, now accounting for 30% of total data breaches—up from 15% last year. This trend signals an alarming shift…

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Governments Intensify Use of Zero-Day Exploits, Says Google

Government-Driven Cyberattacks Target Enterprises In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a notable shift is occurring. Historically, zero-day attacks have primarily affected end users. However, recent data from GTIG reveals a significant pivot towards enterprise-focused vulnerabilities. In 2024, out of 75 identified zero-day vulnerabilities, 33 were aimed directly at enterprise systems,…

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Link11 Unites Three Brands on a Single Platform with Fresh Branding

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, April 30, 2025 – CyberNewsWire Link11 has successfully integrated DOSarrest and Reblaze, establishing itself as a leading provider of network security, web application security, and application performance in Europe. The collaboration of Link11, DOSarrest, and Reblaze has culminated in a unified platform bearing a new brand…

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Pakistani Cybercriminals Target Multiple Rajasthan Government Websites, Reports ET CISO

The compromised website has been temporarily shut down while recovery efforts are ongoing. Pakistani hackers have recently targeted government websites in Rajasthan, India, successfully defacing them with anti-India messages. The latest incident involved the official portal of the Rajasthan Education Department. In response to the attack, Education Minister Madan Dilawar…

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WhatsApp Strikes a Delicate Balance Between AI Innovations and User Privacy

Last year, Apple introduced a feature called Private Cloud Compute for its AI platform, Apple Intelligence. Users have the option to enable this feature in the Messages app, which utilizes end-to-end encryption to summarize messages and generate “Smart Reply” options on both iPhones and Macs. When comparing Private Cloud Compute…

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Cybersecurity Firm CEO Faces Insider Threat Charges for Planting Malware in Hospital Network

In a groundbreaking incident that challenges the integrity of cybersecurity, Jefferey Bowie, the CEO of Veritaco, faces arrest for allegedly orchestrating a cyberattack on Saint Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. This remarkable case highlights a troubling scenario, where an industry leader becomes the perpetrator of a cybersecurity breach, raising alarms…

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Cybersecurity Firm CEO Faces Insider Threat Charges for Planting Malware in Hospital Network

Cryptocurrency Falls Short at RSAC Cryptographers’ Panel

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Encryption & Key Management, Events Current Discussions Include Quantum Computing, Blockchains, and Artificial Intelligence Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 29, 2025 Image: RSAC Conference An influential figure in the field of cryptography has recently criticized cryptocurrencies for failing to meet their initial promises. Adi Shamir, one…

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