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US Offers Strategies to Combat Hackers Behind Recent Telecom Breaches

CISA Issues Guidance Following Salt Typhoon Cyber Attacks on Telecommunications The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a series of recommendations aimed at bolstering defenses against cyber attacks linked to the Salt Typhoon threat group, which is believed to have infiltrated major global telecommunications providers earlier this year.…

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US Consumer Watchdog Unveils Strategy to Combat Predatory Data Brokers

In a recent discussion regarding data brokerage regulations, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reignited calls for stricter oversight of the industry, using existing legal frameworks like the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) for enforcement. Consumer advocacy groups, such as Just Futures Law, have expressed their concerns regarding the…

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Data Vigilante Exposes 772K Employee Records from Major Companies Alongside 12.3M-Entry Database Leak

SUMMARY The fallout from the MOVEit security breach continues to affect organizations, with a self-identified “data vigilante” named Nam3L3ss leaking a vast amount of sensitive employee records. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities stemming from a significant flaw in the MOVEit file transfer software. Nam3L3ss has reportedly compromised over 760,000 employee…

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SmokeLoader Malware Leverages MS Office Vulnerabilities to Steal Browser Credentials

Cybersecurity Alert: SmokeLoader Malware Targets Taiwanese Industries Recent investigations by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs have revealed a sophisticated malware campaign primarily employing SmokeLoader to target various sectors in Taiwan, including manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology. This campaign signifies a direct and alarming threat to entities within these industries, highlighting the need…

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China Surpasses the U.S. in Key Technology Research Investments

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Experts Warn China’s Technological Advancements May Reconfigure Global Cybersecurity Landscape Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 2, 2024 Experts indicate China’s leadership in critical technology research could significantly alter global cybersecurity dynamics. (Image: Shutterstock) In a recent study, Australian researchers announced…

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Deceptive Ads in Search Results Fueling a Surge in Modern Scams

Researchers have identified a concerning trend in digital advertising, where malicious ads masquerade as genuine promotions from legitimate businesses and organizations. From local government entities to large corporations, users frequently rely on search engines to access official websites. This reliance creates an opportunity for fraudsters to exploit paid search placements,…

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China Outpacing the US in Key Technology Research Investments

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Experts Caution That China’s Technological Advancement May Alter Global Cybersecurity and Warfare Landscapes Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 2, 2024 Experts indicated that China’s recent advancements in critical technology research investments may significantly influence global cybersecurity. (Image: Shutterstock) According to…

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