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DOGE Software Engineer’s Computer Compromised by Information-Stealing Malware

In a concerning cybersecurity incident, login credentials from an employee of both the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Government Efficiency have surfaced in multiple data leaks attributed to info-stealer malware. This exposure strongly suggests that the employee’s devices were compromised over recent years. Kyle Schutt,…

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UK NCSC Unveils New Resilience Initiatives

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Iberian Blackout, Delta Faces Lawsuit Linked to CrowdStrike Outage Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • May 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles notable cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. This week, significant updates…

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The Trump Administration Struggles to Maintain Communication Privacy

Insights into Government Communication Security Challenges Recent discussions have highlighted critical issues surrounding governmental communication practices, particularly in relation to the use of unofficial platforms. Officials in the U.S. are generally required to maintain transparency, which includes ensuring that non-classified messages are accessible through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.…

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Justice Minister Calls Data Leak Scandal a Betrayal of the Public Trust

Minister of Justice, Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir. mbl.is/Eyþór During an emergency session in Alþingi, Minister of Justice Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir condemned a recent incident she characterized as a “betrayal of the system” following alarming reports about a significant breach involving the unauthorized access and sale of sensitive police data. The controversy…

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WhatsApp Lacks Cryptographic Management for Group Messages

Title: Gap in Cryptographic Security Exposed in Popular Messaging Platforms Recent examinations of popular messaging platforms have unveiled significant vulnerabilities concerning the addition of new group members, casting a shadow on their security protocols. The process of integrating individuals into WhatsApp group messages highlights a lack of cryptographic signatures that…

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