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The Crucial Role of IT Security in Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions are a fundamental aspect of the business landscape, where companies often come together to strengthen market positioning or enhance profitability. However, the intricate nature of these transactions involves numerous challenges, particularly when it comes to integrating business processes and management systems. An increasingly pressing issue in today’s…

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Cisco Alerts Users to Critical Vulnerabilities in Widely Used Open-Weight AI Models

Key Insights: Cisco researchers identified significant security vulnerabilities in several popular open-weight AI models. Multi-turn adversarial attacks were found to be substantially more effective than single interactions. These findings highlight critical concerns regarding AI safety, data privacy, and the integrity of AI models. Cisco has uncovered critical security vulnerabilities in…

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Progress Software Issues Patches for 6 Vulnerabilities in WhatsUp Gold – Update Immediately

Progress Software Addresses Security Vulnerabilities in WhatsUp Gold Progress Software has announced a significant update to its WhatsUp Gold product, rectifying six security vulnerabilities, two of which are classified as critical. This update, version 24.0.1, was released on September 20, 2024, and is a response to serious lapses in the…

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Google Researchers Uncover a New Variant of the Rowhammer Attack

A recent development in cybersecurity has emerged as Google’s security researchers unveiled a new variant of the Rowhammer vulnerability, named “Half-Double”. This technique exploits the inherent weaknesses in modern DRAM chips, enabling attackers to bypass existing protections and pose a significant threat to chip security. The Half-Double technique operates on…

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Panasonic Experiences Data Breach Following Network Intrusion by Hackers

Panasonic Confirms Data Breach: Intrusion Detected in Corporate Network Panasonic, the Japanese consumer electronics powerhouse, has officially reported a security breach following an unauthorized access incident to its network. The breach, which appears to have targeted one of Panasonic’s file servers, was revealed in a concise statement issued on November…

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The Impact of AI on the Future of Work

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI’s Influence on Productivity Necessitates Strategic Policy Measures Sudhir Tiku • November 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The evolution of work is no longer a hypothetical scenario; it is unfolding in real-time. With the integration of automated writing tools…

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Nikkei Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of More Than 17,000 Employees

Japanese media powerhouse Nikkei has confirmed a significant data breach that has potentially compromised the personal information of over 17,000 employees and business associates. This breach occurred when hackers infiltrated the company’s internal Slack messaging platform, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities within corporate communication tools. Based in Tokyo, Nikkei,…

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Researchers Caution About Ongoing Attacks Targeting Critical Zimbra Postjournal Vulnerability

Cybersecurity experts have issued alerts regarding ongoing exploitation attempts surrounding a recently identified vulnerability in Synacor’s Zimbra Collaboration software. Enterprise security firm Proofpoint detected malicious activity linked to this flaw beginning on September 28, 2024. The targeted vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-45519, is a critical security issue within Zimbra’s postjournal service,…

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Researchers Discover Hacking Campaigns Aiming at South Korean Government Entities

In a troubling development, a North Korean threat actor known as Kimsuky has launched a new espionage campaign that targets high-ranking officials affiliated with South Korea, aiming to deploy backdoor malware on both Android and Windows systems. This ongoing operation, which began in 2012, has gained momentum with its recent…

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