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Disqus Data Breach: Over 17.5 Million User Records Compromised in 2012 Attack

Massive Security Breach at Disqus Exposes Millions of User Accounts In another alarming incident in the realm of cybersecurity, the widely-used commenting platform Disqus has revealed a significant data breach that occurred five years ago. The breach, which took place in July 2012, affects over 17.5 million user accounts, with…

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AI-Powered Attacks and the Future of Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence is significantly transforming the landscape of cybercrime. According to David Sancho, a senior threat researcher at Trend Micro, autonomous AI agents are on the verge of conducting entire cyber attacks independently. These advanced algorithms can scan servers, identify vulnerabilities, refine exploit techniques, and even execute phishing campaigns from…

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Coupang Hit by U.S. Lawsuits Following Data Breach – Chosun Ilbo

Coupang Confronts Lawsuits Following Data Breach Incident Coupang, a prominent e-commerce platform based in South Korea, is facing significant legal challenges in the United States following a major data breach that raised concerns over the integrity of consumer data. The allegations stem from purported vulnerabilities in Coupang’s security protocols, which…

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Mirai Botnet Leverages Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Routers and NVRs for Large-Scale DDoS Attacks

A recent malware campaign has emerged, exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities that enable remote code execution (RCE) to integrate routers and video recording devices into a Mirai-based distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet. According to an advisory from Akamai, “The payload specifically targets routers and network video recorders (NVRs) with default admin credentials,…

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Microsoft Concealed 2013 Hack of Its Bug-Tracking Database

In a disturbing revelation for the cybersecurity community, Microsoft faced a significant data breach approximately four and a half years ago, specifically in 2013. Despite the attack involving a highly sophisticated hacking group, the incident remained undisclosed until now. This breach highlights the ongoing struggles corporations face in maintaining data…

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Reducing Occupational Therapy Risks in Healthcare: 5 Key Strategies – A Webinar

Governance & Risk Management , Operational Technology (OT) Presented by Claroty 60 mins Healthcare organizations are increasingly grappling with a cybersecurity crisis that poses severe threats to operational resilience, financial stability, and patient safety. This crisis has transitioned from a theoretical concern to a pressing reality, revealing vulnerabilities within the…

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Konni Group Employs Russian-Language Malicious Word Documents in Recent Attacks

A recent phishing campaign has surfaced, utilizing a Russian-language Microsoft Word document as a vehicle for deploying malware designed to extract sensitive data from compromised Windows systems. This attack has been linked to a threat actor known as Konni, which exhibits connections to the North Korean cyber espionage group identified…

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