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How Cybercriminals Are Leveraging Technology to Defraud Taxpayers

The landscape of cybersecurity is evolving rapidly, fueled by the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). As businesses leverage AI to streamline operations, cybercriminals are similarly exploiting this technology to enhance their tactics, particularly in tax fraud and scams associated with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). AI-Enhanced Phishing Attacks on the…

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97% of APAC Breaches Caused by System Intrusion, Social Engineering, and Web Application Attacks: Insights from ET CISO

Verizon Business Releases 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report: Alarming Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region Verizon Business has unveiled its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), drawing attention to a significant rise in system intrusions within the Asia-Pacific region. The report indicates that a staggering four out of five data breaches…

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CISA Faces Challenges Amid Rising Employee Exodus and Workforce Buyout Issues

Government, Industry Specific Cybersecurity Agency Refutes Claims of Imminent Buyout Deadlines Amid Workforce Concerns Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 25, 2025 False buyout claims unsettle CISA as staffing reductions and leadership departures accelerate. (Image: Shutterstock) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially dismissed recent reports suggesting an impending…

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Urgent Data Breach Alerts Sent to 7,605 Bank Customers After Administrative Error Exposes Social Security Numbers, Names, and Account Information

Bluestone Bank, a financial institution based in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, has issued a warning to thousands of its customers regarding a potential compromise of their sensitive information due to an administrative error. In a recent filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the bank disclosed that a mistake made…

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FBI Seeks Information on Salt Typhoon Members, Offering $10 Million Reward

The FBI has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information related to the state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon, which infiltrated sensitive networks of several US telecommunications companies last year. This initiative aims to gather intelligence about the group’s activities and its members. Salt Typhoon is…

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Data Quality and AI: The Necessity of Governance in Driving Innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) has swiftly transitioned from a speculative concept to a critical business asset. Recent research by Semarchy indicates that a striking 75% of organizations are gearing up to invest in AI technologies by 2025. This rising interest underscores AI’s potential to reshape operational workflows and enhance strategic decision-making.…

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Endor Labs Secures $93M to Enhance AI Code Protection Platform

Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Company Pursues Product Innovation and Strategic M&A Following Impressive 30x ARR Growth Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • April 25, 2025 Varun Badhwar, co-founder and CEO of Endor Labs. (Image: Endor Labs) Endor Labs, a finalist in the RSA Conference’s…

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