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183 Million Email Passwords Compromised in Data Breach—Including Millions of Gmail Accounts: Here’s How to Verify Your Security

A significant data leak has come to light, compromising over 183 million email passwords, including tens of millions connected to Gmail accounts. Cybersecurity experts are characterizing this incident as one of the most substantial credential dumps ever discovered. This vast dataset, amounting to 3.5 terabytes of sensitive information, emerged online…

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New Vulnerabilities in Citrix Virtual Apps Allow RCE Attacks Due to MSMQ Misconfiguration

New Security Flaws Discovered in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop Leading to Remote Code Execution Risks Cybersecurity researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop that expose users to potential remote code execution (RCE) attacks. These flaws, uncovered by the team at watchTowr, revolve around the Session…

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New U.S. Government Initiative Ensures Accountability for Contractor Cybersecurity Threats

On Wednesday, the U.S. government unveiled a new initiative aimed at ensuring accountability among federal contractors regarding their cybersecurity practices. The Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative seeks to enforce compliance with established cybersecurity standards, thereby protecting vital public sector data and infrastructure. Deputy Attorney General Monaco, in a press release, emphasized the…

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Twitter Refutes Hacking Allegations, Claims Leaked User Data Isn’t From Its System

Twitter Investigates Data Breach, Finds No Evidence of Security Exploits Twitter has publicly disclosed the findings of an internal investigation concerning a recent data leak that has sparked significant concern among its users. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the social media platform confirmed that it discovered “no evidence” indicating…

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DomeWatch Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Capitol Hill Applicants – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto, and More

Recent revelations have exposed the personal details of thousands of Americans who applied for job positions on Capitol Hill due to a significant security failure involving the House Democrats’ Official Online Resume Bank, known as DomeWatch.us. This unprotected online database inadvertently left sensitive applicant information accessible to the public. The…

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Data Breaches Reported by ModMed, LifeBridge Health, and Right at Home – The HIPAA Journal

Data Breaches Impact ModMed, LifeBridge Health, and Right at Home In recent developments concerning cybersecurity, ModMed, LifeBridge Health, and Right at Home have reported significant data breaches, raising alarms among business owners and healthcare stakeholders. These incidents underline the increasing vulnerability of organizations to cyber threats and the ongoing necessity…

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Microsoft Addresses 90 New Vulnerabilities, Including Actively Exploited NTLM and Task Scheduler Issues

On November 12, 2024, Microsoft disclosed that two significant security vulnerabilities affecting Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) and Task Scheduler have been actively exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities were part of the November Patch Tuesday update, which addressed a total of 90 security flaws across Microsoft products. Among the…

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Researchers Raise Alarm Over FontOnLake Rootkit Malware Aimed at Linux Systems

Recent findings from cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a targeted campaign likely aimed at entities in Southeast Asia utilizing a novel form of Linux malware, identified as “FontOnLake.” This malware is designed to facilitate remote access for its operators, gather credentials, and serve as a proxy server. The cybersecurity firm ESET,…

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