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Thousands of Driver’s Licenses, Banking Information, and Personal Identifiable Information Exposed in Australian Fintech Data Breach

Massive Data Exposure at Vroom by YouX Highlights Cybersecurity Concerns Cybersecurity analyst Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a significant data exposure involving an unprotected Amazon S3 database linked to the Australian fintech company Vroom by YouX, formerly known as Drive IQ. The exposed database contained approximately 27,000 records, including sensitive personal…

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BlackLock Ransomware Group’s Infrastructure Compromised; Information Shared with Law Enforcement

In a groundbreaking development, a cybersecurity team has successfully breached the network of a ransomware group, leveraging a security flaw to gather vital intelligence for law enforcement. This unprecedented operation has provided insights into the activities of the BlackLock ransomware gang, equipping authorities with the necessary information to mitigate potential…

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Officials Warn That CISA Budget Cuts Undermine US Election Security

Critical Infrastructure Security, Government, Industry Specific State and Local Election Offices Confront Rising Cyber Threats Amid Federal Budget Cuts Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • March 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent federal budget cuts allocated to U.S. cybersecurity initiatives have significantly heightened the vulnerability of state and local election offices to increasing…

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Lee University Reports Data Breach Due to Vulnerability in Third-Party Software | Console and Associates, P.C.

Data Breach at Lee University: Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Information On March 25, 2025, Lee University reported a data breach to the Attorney General of New Hampshire after discovering that an unauthorized entity had accessed sensitive information provided to the institution. This breach compromised the personal data of numerous individuals,…

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Additional Venmo Accounts Linked to Trump Officials in Signal Group Chat Expose Public Data

Venmo has yet to respond to WIRED’s inquiries regarding recent privacy concerns expressed in connection with user accounts belonging to individuals including members of the intelligence community. Erin Mackey, a spokesperson for Venmo, stated, “We take our customers’ privacy seriously, which is why we allow users to customize their privacy…

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Four Key Principles for Establishing a Resilient Security Operations Center (SOC)

The recent surge in cyber threats has reignited discussions around the preparedness of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and their effectiveness in safeguarding sensitive data. Consider a troubling scenario: a threat report detailing tactics aimed at a specific industry emerges. The SOC promptly investigates using the recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures…

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Outdated IT Systems Threaten the UK’s AI Initiatives

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Legacy Systems Present Challenges to AI Implementation in Public Sector, According to Report Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • March 27, 2025 Outdated IT infrastructure could hinder AI initiatives within the British government. (Image: Shutterstock) According to a recent parliamentary…

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New Zealand Persistently Violates Civil Rights Regarding Privacy and Data Laws

New Zealand Government Under Scrutiny for Potential Breaches of Civil Rights and Data Privacy On March 28, 2025, concerns have been raised regarding the New Zealand Government’s handling of data collected under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act). A recent press release from Asia…

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