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Legal Matters: ICE Raids in Chicago and Data Breaches – WGN Radio 720

Title: Legal Proceedings and Data Security: Recent Developments in Chicago In recent news, a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids took place in Chicago, raising significant concerns about privacy and data security among local businesses and residents. These operations, part of a wider federal initiative, target undocumented individuals…

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Security Vulnerability in WordPress LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Leaves Sites Open to XSS Attacks

A significant security vulnerability has been identified in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress, posing a high risk of exploitation that could allow malicious individuals to execute arbitrary JavaScript code under specific conditions. The vulnerability is designated as CVE-2024-47374 with a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating its severity. It affects…

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U.S. Recovers $2.3 Million in Ransom Paid to Colonial Pipeline Cybercriminals

In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the recovery of 63.7 bitcoins, valued at approximately $2.3 million. This amount was previously paid by Colonial Pipeline to DarkSide ransomware attackers on May 8, under a seizure warrant issued by the Northern District of California. The recovery represents…

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Global Data Breach Exposes Millions Using Vulnerable Passwords: Top 10 Most Common Passcodes to Avoid

Global Data Leak Exposes Millions Still Relying on Weak Passwords In a troubling revelation for cybersecurity, a recent report has found that millions of individuals worldwide are still employing weak and easily hackable passwords as of 2025. The analysis, conducted by Comparitech, examined over two billion passwords that were leaked…

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Apple Issues Essential iOS and iPadOS Updates to Address VoiceOver Password Security Flaw

Apple Releases Critical Security Updates Addressing Password Vulnerabilities and Audio Privacy Issues Apple has recently issued important updates for iOS and iPadOS targeting two significant security vulnerabilities. One of these flaws has the potential to expose users’ saved passwords via the VoiceOver assistive technology, raising alarm among cybersecurity experts. The…

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NoxPlayer Supply Chain Attack Possibly Linked to Gelsemium Hackers

Emergence of Gelsemium: A New Player in Supply Chain Cyberattacks A formidable new cyber espionage group, known as Gelsemium, has recently come under scrutiny following its association with a supply chain attack targeting the NoxPlayer Android emulator. This malicious campaign was initially revealed earlier this year and has raised significant…

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