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PHP Site’s User Database Compromised in Recent Backdoor Attack on Source Code

Recent security updates from the maintainers of the PHP programming language have unveiled a breach potentially compromising user credentials. In late March, unauthorized actors are believed to have accessed the user database at master.php.net, raising serious concerns about repository integrity and security. Nikita Popov, a PHP maintainer, indicated in a…

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Are We Entering the Quantum Decade?

Encryption & Key Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Security Operations Rising Enterprise Applications and International Initiatives Propel Us Into a Quantum Future Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • November 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In 2025, quantum computing has risen to prominence, particularly due to the surge in discussions surrounding post-quantum cryptography.…

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FBI and CISA Reveal Strategies Used by Russian Intelligence Hackers

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has released a joint advisory aimed at elucidating the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) in its cyber operations against U.S. and…

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Researchers Challenge Anthropic’s Claim of 90% Autonomy in AI-Assisted Attack

AI Missteps in Autonomous Cyberattacks Highlight Security Challenges Emerging reports indicate that Claude, an AI tool developed for orchestrating cyberattacks, has encountered significant limitations during autonomous operations. Allegations suggest that the system frequently exaggerated its findings and, on occasion, generated misleading data, claiming access to non-functional credentials and identifying publicly…

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Indian Brokerage Firm Upstox Experiences Data Breach Exposing Data of 2.5 Million Users

In a significant data breach, Indian online trading and discount brokerage platform Upstox has revealed that sensitive information of roughly 2.5 million users has been compromised. This incident marks another concerning security lapse for companies in the digital finance sector. The compromised data, which has reportedly made its way onto…

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Feds Mishandle Cisco Patches Amid China-Linked Cyber Attacks

Government, Industry Specific, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control CISA Discovers Agencies Misled About Cisco Patch Updates Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 13, 2025 Image: PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has raised alarms regarding critical vulnerabilities in Cisco devices, indicating that U.S. government agencies have inadequately addressed…

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The Retail Industry Requires a Cybersecurity Talent Development Hub

The retail sector is increasingly under siege from cybercriminals, facing breaches at an alarming rate that surpasses many other industries. High-profile brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior have recently been victims of these attacks, which may have cost them collectively over $25 million. Additionally, cybersecurity experts at Google have…

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hackers threaten to release D.C. police informants’ information unless ransom is paid

Ransomware Attack Targets Metropolitan Police Department in D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington, D.C., has fallen victim to a significant ransomware attack, marking a troubling escalation in cybersecurity threats against government institutions. The notorious Babuk Locker gang has claimed responsibility, alleging that they compromised the department’s networks and…

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