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College Student Expected to Plead Guilty in PowerSchool Hacking Case

Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Teenager Charged With Stealing K-12 Student and Faculty Data, $3 Million Extortion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A college student has been charged with extorting PowerSchool, a platform for K-12 student information systems, after allegedly stealing sensitive data from…

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Marlboro-Chesterfield Data Breach Affects 235,911 Individuals

Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Data Breach Affects 235,911 Individuals Pierluigi Paganini May 26, 2025 SafePay Ransomware Breach at Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Exposes Personal Data of over 235,000 Clients The Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology laboratory, based in North Carolina, experienced a significant data breach orchestrated by the SafePay ransomware group, affecting the personal information of approximately…

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Chinese Hackers Target US Local Governments by Exploiting Cityworks 0-DayChinese Hackers Target US Local Governments by Exploiting Cityworks Zero-Day Vulnerability

Cisco Talos has issued a warning regarding active exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-0994) in Cityworks, allegedly by the Chinese-speaking threat group UAT-6382. This article provides an overview of the malware involved, the organizations at risk, and essential security measures. Cisco Talos has raised an alarm about targeted cyberattacks focusing…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Safeguarding Your Data from Hackers and Corporations

How should I manage multiple accounts across various services and websites? Is using different email addresses advisable? Creating a separate email address for each account can be a daunting task. It is advisable to maintain a primary email address for your most significant accounts while utilizing an additional address for…

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Exclusive: Tiffany Confirms Data Breach in South Korea After Dior Incident – Chosun Ilbo

Tiffany Confirms Data Breach Amid Rising Cybersecurity Concerns In a recent announcement, luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. has confirmed a data breach in South Korea, closely following a similar incident impacting Dior. This breach raises significant alarms for businesses in the retail sector, highlighting the increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks…

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Insights from the AI Boom on Cybersecurity Career Opportunities

Understanding the Imperative Shift in Cyber Education The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are fundamentally altering how organizations function, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. Despite this technological evolution, the training programs designed to cultivate security professionals often lag significantly behind, creating a persistent gap that undermines the effectiveness…

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