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Cybersecurity Agencies Alert Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Users to APT28’s MooBot Threat

In a recent advisory, cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from the United States and allied nations have alerted users of Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to strengthen their security measures. This advisory follows the disruption of a botnet named MooBot, which consisted of compromised routers and was dismantled by law enforcement during an operation…

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Researchers Uncover Raindrop: Fourth Malware Tied to SolarWinds Attack

Cybersecurity analysts have recently identified a new malware strain dubbed “Raindrop” as part of the SolarWinds supply chain attack, a significant breach that was uncovered late last year. This fourth strain adds to the existing suite of malicious tools, including Sunspot, Sunburst (also referred to as Solorigate), and Teardrop, all…

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British Airways Fined £183 Million for GDPR Violation Due to 2018 Data Breach

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) of the UK has levied a groundbreaking fine of £183 million against British Airways for insufficient data protection in a substantial security breach that compromised the personal information of approximately half a million customers. This incident, which unfolded last year, involved unauthorized access to sensitive…

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‘Cybersecurity Incident’ Triggers FDA Recall of Baxter Respiratory Equipment

Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management, Internet of Things Security Hackers Could Manipulate Settings of At-Home Life 2000 Ventilation System Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 1, 2025 The FDA has issued a “permanent recall” alert regarding Baxter’s Life 2000 ventilation system, attributed to a cyber vulnerability that endangers patient…

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Chinese Hackers Leveraging Ivanti VPN Vulnerabilities to Distribute New Malware

Recent investigations have uncovered two distinct cyber espionage groups allegedly linked to China: UNC5325 and UNC3886, both exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances. UNC5325 is reported to have utilized the critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-21893, distributing various malware strains, including LITTLELAMB.WOOLTEA and PITDOG, among others. According to Mandiant,…

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Hackers Unintentionally Reveal Stolen Business Passwords Online

A major phishing campaign has recently been identified, targeting businesses worldwide and successfully circumventing Microsoft Office 365’s Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). This offensive has reportedly led to the credentials of over a thousand corporate employees being compromised, with origins traced back to August of the previous year. According to a…

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Marriott Hit with $123 Million GDPR Penalty Due to Starwood Data Breach

Marriott International Faces £99 Million GDPR Fine Following 2014 Data Breach Following a record £183 million fine recently imposed on British Airways, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is now targeting Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel chain, with a proposed £99 million ($123 million) penalty. This action arises from…

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South Korea Proposes Enhanced Digital Privacy Laws Following Major Coupang Data Breach | World News

Massive Data Breach at Coupang Sparks Urgent Call for Digital Privacy Reform in South Korea In a significant turn of events, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged immediate reforms to enhance digital privacy standards following a devastating data breach that compromised the information of over 33 million customers…

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