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Cloud Misconfigurations: The Overlooked Danger to Data Security

Alarmingly, recent studies indicate that a staggering 98.6% of organizations are grappling with significant misconfigurations in their cloud environments. This oversight poses serious threats to both data security and infrastructure integrity. As enterprises rapidly transition to cloud platforms, these small yet critical configuration errors have become the predominant cause of…

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Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of 364,333 Americans – Social Security Numbers and Names Compromised by Data Giant

In a significant cybersecurity breach recently reported, sensitive personal and financial information of approximately 364,333 individuals has been compromised. The incident involves LexisNexis Risk Solutions (LNRS), a prominent data broker based in Georgia, which disclosed the breach in a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General. According to…

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Exciting Highlights from Infosecurity Europe 2025 in London

Events, Infosecurity Europe Conference Ransomware, Quantum Computing, Geopolitics, GenAI, and More on the Agenda Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 30, 2025 London’s Excel Exhibition Centre. (Image: Mathew Schwartz/ISMG) This June, Infosecurity Europe brings together cybersecurity experts at London’s Excel Exhibition Centre for a comprehensive exploration of pressing topics. Spanning…

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New Cyber Threats and Privacy Issues

Cybercriminals Eye Genetic Data Following Major 23andMe Breach Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms over the potential exploitation of sensitive genetic data as artificial intelligence advancements and open-source technologies become readily available to cybercriminals. Nicholas Morris, practice manager at security firm Optiv, highlighted the emerging risks during a recent interview, particularly…

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Data Watchdog Launches Investigation into Dior and Tiffany for Potential Privacy Breaches

A sign outside a Tiffany & Co boutique in Avenue Montaigne. [TASS/YONHAP] The Korea Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced on Sunday an investigation into data breaches affecting luxury brands Dior and Tiffany, both subsidiaries of the global fashion conglomerate LVMH. This inquiry has been prompted by concerns regarding the…

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U.S. in Red Alert Following Security Breach That Compromised 184 Million Passwords

A significant security breach has raised alarms among consumers in the U.S., exposing over 184 million login credentials, including passwords, email addresses, and unencrypted login URLs. This incident has underscored the growing vulnerabilities inherent in our digital interactions. The breach was discovered by cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler, who has issued…

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