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Western Digital Faces Network Security Breach: Key Services Disrupted!

Western Digital Reports Network Security Breach In a significant disclosure, Western Digital, a leading data storage manufacturer, announced on Monday that it experienced a “network security incident” resulting from unauthorized access to its systems. The breach, which occurred on March 26, 2023, allowed an unnamed third party to infiltrate several…

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US Cyber Defense Weakens for the First Time in Five Years

Government, Industry Specific CISA Budget and Staffing Cuts Undermine National Cyber Readiness, Officials Warn Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 22, 2025 Mark Montgomery, senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, October 22, 2025. (Image: FDD/ISMG) The Cyberspace Solarium Commission has reported a significant setback in U.S. federal…

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Incruit Penalized 463 Million Won for Data Breach Impacting 7.27 Million Users – Chosun Ilbo

Incruit Fined 463 Million Won for Data Breach Affecting 7.27 Million Members In a significant incident illustrating the vulnerabilities businesses face in today’s digital landscape, Incruit has been fined 463 million won due to a severe data breach impacting approximately 7.27 million of its users. The breach not only highlights…

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Romantic Comedy Uncovers Sophisticated Cyberattacks Targeting Zero-Day Flaws in Firefox and Windows

RomCom Exploits Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows A sophisticated cyber operation attributed to the Russia-aligned threat actor known as RomCom has been reported, focusing on the exploitation of two zero-day vulnerabilities—one in Mozilla Firefox and another in Microsoft Windows. These attacks have been designed to deploy RomCom’s proprietary backdoor…

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TrickBot Operators Collaborate with Shathak Attackers for Conti Ransomware Campaign

Recent intelligence reveals a troubling collaboration between the TrickBot Trojan operators and the Shathak threat group. This partnership aims to deliver various forms of malware, culminating in the deployment of Conti ransomware on compromised systems. This evolution highlights the sophistication of recent cybercrime tactics, signaling an increasing urgency for businesses…

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FBI Takes Action Against Genesis Market: 119 Arrested in Cybercrime Bust

A significant international law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled Genesis Market, an illicit online platform that specialized in trading stolen account credentials across email, banking, and social media domains. This joint effort involved authorities from 17 separate nations, leading to 119 arrests and 208 property investigations across 13 countries. Despite…

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Hackers Adapt and Innovate Their Strategies

Identity & Access Management, Security Operations Microsoft Warns of Hackers Shifting Focus to Identity Compromises Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In its annual cybersecurity report, Microsoft has alerted businesses about a significant increase in identity-based attacks, emphasizing that hackers are now more likely to “log in”…

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