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UK Expresses Significant Concerns Over Cyber Threats

Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Lawmakers Address Escalating Risks of Espionage and Cyber Disruption Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • March 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The British government has expressed significant concern regarding the rising threats of cyber espionage and disruptive attacks attributed to Chinese and Russian actors.…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Potential Data Compromise for Boart Longyear Group, Ltd. Customers

Data Privacy Investigation Launched Following Breach at Boart Longyear Group Newtown, Pa., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national law firm specializing in class action cases, is actively investigating a potential data privacy breach involving Boart Longyear Group, Ltd. The global mineral exploration company identified unusual activities…

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New York Takes Legal Action Against Allstate for Driver’s License Number Breaches

New York State has initiated legal action against Allstate and its subsidiary National General for allegedly failing to disclose significant data breaches that occurred in 2020 and 2021. The complaint, lodged by Attorney General Letitia James at the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan, claims these breaches affected nearly 200,000…

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Twitter Not Affected by Cyber Attack

On March 10, 2025, a significant service disruption affected Twitter users worldwide, with notable impacts in the United States. Many users reported difficulties accessing their accounts, prompting widespread frustration and speculation regarding the cause of the outage. As the downtime continued, individuals turned to platforms such as Down Detector—a service…

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Chicago Public Schools Launch Investigation into Data Breach Impacting 700,000 Students – TEISS News

Chicago Public Schools Under Investigation for Significant Data Breach Affecting 700,000 Students In a developing cybersecurity incident, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district has confirmed a data breach that has reportedly impacted the personal information of approximately 700,000 students. This breach raises concerns for educators, parents, and stakeholders about the…

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Navigating Cybersecurity Risks in Legacy Medical Devices and Applications

In a recent discussion, Keith Fricke, a partner and principal consultant at tw-Security, highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities posed by legacy applications and medical devices within healthcare IT environments. Despite their susceptibility to cybersecurity risks, many organizations remain largely unaware of the extent of these outdated systems in their operational framework. Fricke…

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How VPNs Protect Against Data Leaks

Data breaches have emerged as a critical issue for both individual internet users and large organizations, raising significant concerns in an era increasingly defined by digital vulnerabilities. The steady stream of news articles reporting on incidents of stolen personal information and harmful cyber intrusions can leave many wondering how to…

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