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89 Million Steam Accounts Breached: Update Your Password Immediately

Massive Data Breach Exposes 89 Million Steam Accounts In a significant cybersecurity incident, details from approximately 89 million Steam accounts have reportedly been compromised. According to a recent analysis by cybersecurity firm Underdark, this sensitive information, which includes one-time passwords and phone numbers, is being offered for sale on the…

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The Largest Black Market on the Internet Shuts Down During Telegram Crackdown

Chinese-Language Crypto Scam Marketplace Shut Down on Telegram A significant development in the battle against online crime has emerged as the notorious Chinese-language crypto marketplace, previously operating on Telegram, has officially shut its doors. Known initially as Huione Guarantee and more recently rebranded as Haowang Guarantee, this platform had been…

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Google Alerts Retail Sector of Cyber Attacks in the US, While M&S Insurance Payout Expected to Reach £100 Million

Google Alerts U.S. Retailers to Potential Threat from Scattered Spider Cybercriminals Google’s Threat Intelligence unit has released a critical advisory for U.S. retailers, warning them of the imminent risk posed by the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider. This group is suspected of orchestrating a range of significant cyberattacks targeting…

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RFK Jr. to Utilize AI for Enhancing Cybersecurity and Health IT in Government Agencies

Cybersecurity Spending, Healthcare, Industry Specific HHS Secretary Addresses Congress on Proposed FY 2026 Budget Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • May 14, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, testified in hearings regarding the HHS budget cuts and fiscal strategies. (Image: U.S. House…

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North Korean Hackers Swindled $88 Million by Impersonating U.S. Tech Employees

A recent investigation by Flashpoint has revealed that North Korean hackers exploited stolen identities to obtain remote IT positions in the United States, resulting in fraudulent gains totaling $88 million. The investigation details the methods used by these hackers and the technology that facilitated their deception. Between 2017 and 2023,…

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The Decline of VPNs — Part 1: Understanding Reachability as the New Threat

Significant Vulnerabilities in VPNs Exposed During RSA Conference 2025 At the recently held RSA Conference in 2025, discussions centered around cybersecurity highlighted troubling vulnerabilities inherent in traditional Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Notably, Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer at Zscaler, emphasized during an interview that VPNs are fundamentally flawed. "VPNs are…

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License Plate Reading Company Allegedly Developing Surveillance Tool for Police with Hacked Data

A company known for its controversial license plate reading technology has introduced a new surveillance tool that consolidates various datasets linked to drivers’ vehicle information. According to a recent report, this tool, marketed primarily to law enforcement, incorporates data obtained from breaches and unauthorized sources. According to 404 Media, Flock,…

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