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Police Apprehend 21 WeLeakInfo Customers for Purchasing Stolen Personal Data

In a significant law enforcement operation across the United Kingdom, 21 individuals have been apprehended as part of a broader initiative targeting users of the now-defunct data breach service, WeLeakInfo.com. This platform had previously offered subscribers illicit access to a trove of personal information harvested from various online breaches. According…

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AI Tool Led the Majority of Cyberattacks, According to Anthropic

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Claude Autonomously Conducted 90% of Intrusion Tasks in China-Linked Cyber Campaign Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group leveraged the Claude AI model to significantly automate a…

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Researchers Identify New Infrastructure Deployed by SolarWinds Hackers

The SolarWinds cyberattack, which unfolded last December, has been recognized for its intricate methods of penetrating and maintaining a presence within targeted systems. Microsoft has characterized the involved threat actors as “skillful and methodic operators” committed to employing operational security best practices to evade detection. Recent research has uncovered evidence…

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Data Breach Exposes 1.6 Million Unemployment Claims in Washington State

On Monday, the Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) announced that it is conducting an investigation into a significant security breach that has compromised the personal information of over 1.6 million individuals who applied for unemployment benefits in 2020. This incident marks a serious concern for both affected individuals…

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DOJ Intensifies Efforts Against North Korea’s Cyber Operations

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Justice Department Secures Guilty Pleas, $15M in Civil Forfeiture Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 14, 2025 Image: Pamela Au/Shutterstock U.S. federal prosecutors have secured five guilty pleas linked to a scheme wherein North Korean operatives exploited stolen and fabricated identities to gain remote tech positions…

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Data Breach Affected Your Privacy? Here’s How to Respond

Data Breach Notification: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners Receiving a notification regarding a data breach can disrupt your day and raise immediate concerns about the security of your personal information. Communications from retailers, financial institutions, or healthcare providers about such events should not be taken lightly. These alerts serve…

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Hackers Utilize VPN Vulnerabilities to Install SUPERNOVA Malware on SolarWinds Orion

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently unveiled details about a sophisticated advanced persistent threat (APT) that has been exploiting the Supernova backdoor to infiltrate SolarWinds Orion installations. The breach was traced back to access gained through a connection to a compromised Pulse Secure VPN device. CISA reported…

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