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New Data Breach Uncovers Sensitive Information of Thousands of CPS Students

Chicago Public Schools (CPS), along with law enforcement agencies, is currently investigating a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of both current and former students. This incident arose from a cyber-attack late last year targeting Cleo, a file transfer software vendor utilized by the school district, resulting…

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Are Efforts to Secure Rural Hospitals Making a Difference?

Cybersecurity Support for Rural Healthcare Remains Critical Amid Ongoing Threats Rural hospitals and smaller healthcare providers continue to face significant cybersecurity challenges, highlighting the ongoing risk of ransomware attacks amidst limited resources. Despite their financial constraints, these medical facilities attract cybercriminals, which can lead to severe operational disruptions and affect…

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Trump’s Executive Order Seeks to Establish the US as a ‘Bitcoin Superpower’

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Government, Industry Specific White House Order Centralizes Crypto Seized Through Civil, Criminal Forfeitures Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • March 7, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to position the U.S. as the “Bitcoin superpower of the world.” The Trump administration has initiated a directive prohibiting the…

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Retail Pharmacy Giant to Compensate Customers with $6.8 Million Following Massive Data Breach Triggered by Hackers

Rite Aid, a prominent retail pharmacy chain, is facing the repercussions of a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. Following a cyberattack carried out by the RansomHub hacker group, approximately 2.2 million Rite Aid customers will receive a portion of a $6.8 million…

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Cybercriminals Reportedly Exploited StubHub Vulnerability to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets

In a significant restructuring effort, the Department of Defense is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce dedicated to the prevention of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapon proliferation by up to 75%. This development comes amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reshape various sectors of the federal government. Concurrently,…

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They’re Not Breaching Your Systems, They’re Targeting Your People: The Overlooked AI-Driven Crisis

Business leaders often dismiss the possibility of becoming victims of cyberattacks until they are caught in the crosshairs themselves, at which point the consequences can be dire. Recently, I observed three companies falling prey to cybercrimes that utilized social engineering tactics, prompting a stark realization about the threats facing executives.…

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