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Cognyte Acquires GroupSense in $4M Threat Intelligence Agreement

Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Threat Intelligence Cognyte Acquires GroupSense to Enhance Cyber Threat Intelligence Capabilities Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • May 23, 2025 Israel-based Cognyte has announced its acquisition of GroupSense, a digital risk protection firm based in Arlington, Virginia, a move intended to bolster its cyber threat intelligence offerings…

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Major Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Passwords from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Others

JuSun/Getty Images A significant data breach has surfaced, exposing millions of sensitive user credentials, a discovery that raises alarm bells across cybersecurity circles. According to cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler, a recently published report reveals an online database that contains over 184 million unique account credentials. This trove of data includes…

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Authorities Execute Global Operation Against Cybercriminals’ Infostealer Malware

Lumma Infostealer: A Growing Threat in Cybercrime Recent insights from cybersecurity experts indicate that a diverse range of cybercriminals are utilizing the Lumma infostealer, an increasingly popular tool linked to various cyber threats including credit card fraud, cryptocurrency theft, and initial access sales. This information, highlighted by cybersecurity professional Kivilevich,…

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ViciousTrap Hackers Compromise Over 5,500 Edge Devices Across 50+ Brands, Transforming Them into Honeypots

A significant cybersecurity incident has emerged involving a sophisticated threat actor known as ViciousTrap, as identified by the Threat Detection & Research (TDR) team at Sekoia.io. This actor has infiltrated over 5,500 edge devices from more than 50 different manufacturers, creating an expansive network reminiscent of a honeypot. The operation…

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Feds Indict 16 Russians Linked to Botnets Involved in Ransomware, Cyberattacks, and Espionage

The hacking landscape in Russia exemplifies the intricate relationship between cybercrime, state-sponsored operations, and espionage. Recent developments, including an indictment of a group of Russian nationals and the dismantling of their extensive botnet, illuminate how a single malware operation has facilitated a range of cyber attacks, from ransomware deployments to…

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Coinbase Hack Linked to Bribery Affects 70,000 Crypto Users

Cryptocurrency Fraud, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Hackers Demand $20 Million Ransom After Targeting Coinbase Users Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • May 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A significant data breach has compromised the personal and financial information of approximately 70,000 Coinbase customers, alongside a ransom demand of $20 million. The incident,…

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