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Critical Vulnerabilities in AMI MegaRAC BMC Software Leave Servers Open to Remote Attacks

Recent disclosures have unveiled two significant security vulnerabilities within AMI MegaRAC Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) software, potentially enabling threat actors to remotely seize control of vulnerable servers and introduce malware. The identified vulnerabilities range in severity from High to Critical and include risks such as unauthenticated remote code execution and…

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Microsoft Issues Patch Updates Addressing 53 Software Vulnerabilities

Microsoft has announced the release of its July 2018 security patch updates, addressing a total of 53 vulnerabilities across various products, including Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Microsoft Office, among others. This month’s updates target a wide range of systems and software, including the widely used Adobe Flash Player. Among…

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Veradigm to Settle Hack Lawsuit for $10.5 Million

HIPAA/HITECH, Litigation, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Breach Compromised Data of Over a Dozen Healthcare Providers, Impacting 2.5 Million Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 21, 2026 Electronic health records vendor Veradigm will pay $10.5 million to settle class action litigation stemming from a 2024 hack affecting 2.5 million individuals.…

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VTech Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 4.8 Million Customers, Including Children’s Photos

Massive Data Breach at VTech Exposes Sensitive Information of Millions Earlier this month, an extensive data breach occurred at VTech, a renowned manufacturer of children’s tablets and gadgets. This breach has compromised the personal details of approximately 4.8 million parents and included over 200,000 images of children. In addition to…

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Why Higher Education CIOs Need to Revise Their Cybersecurity Strategies

Governance & Risk Management, Identity & Access Management, Patch Management Decentralization Challenges Complicate IT Security in Higher Education Jennifer Lawinski • January 21, 2026 An array of Ivy League institutions, including Harvard and Princeton, fell prey to cyberattacks in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities even among the most prestigious universities. (Image: Shutterstock)…

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Cybersecurity Law Enacted in Response to Cyberattack in Nevada

(The Center Square) – In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, Nevada legislators enacted a comprehensive bill that took effect on November 18. The legislation aims to safeguard against future cyberattacks, with experts assessing its implications for the state’s online security landscape. Following the unprecedented cyberattack in 2025, the Nevada…

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