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Odido Under Fire for Alleged Data Breach: ShinyHunters Claims 21 Million Records Exposed – gbhackers.com

Odido Allegedly Exposes 21 Million Records Amid Claims by ShinyHunters In a troubling development within the cybersecurity landscape, telecommunications provider Odido is reportedly confronting a significant data breach. Cybercrime group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility, asserting that they have obtained and exposed 21 million records from the organization. This incident raises…

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Hackers Leverage Redis Vulnerability to Deploy New Redigo Malware on Servers

In a concerning development for cybersecurity, a newly identified strain of Go-based malware is specifically targeting Redis servers, aiming to take control of these systems and potentially form a botnet. This malware, referred to as Redigo, exploits a critical vulnerability in the open-source, in-memory key-value store disclosed earlier this year,…

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Revelation: New Petya is Actually a Destructive Wiper Malware, Not Ransomware

Recent reports indicate that the significant malware outbreak observed on Tuesday is not primarily attributed to a standard ransomware attack. Widely known as the Petya ransomware incident, which began infecting systems across numerous countries including Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, demands a ransom of approximately $300. However, experts are…

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White House Launches Global AI Initiatives

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific New Initiatives Launched to Mitigate Foreign Influence on Technology Standards Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 23, 2026 The White House is bringing its AI action plan to life with export-ready packages, a U.S. Tech Corps, and new standards initiatives. (Image: Shutterstock) The…

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Data Breaches in 2026: A Look at the Familiar and the Fresh

The Economist highlights a significant shift in what is considered the world’s most valuable resource. Once dominated by oil, the current landscape reveals that data has become paramount. Each interaction online—be it through social media or business operations—constitutes a data-sharing activity. As we look toward 2026, the landscape of cybersecurity…

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Researchers Uncover Supply Chain Vulnerability Impacting IBM Cloud PostgreSQL Databases

IBM Addresses Serious Security Flaw in Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL IBM has recently patched a significant security vulnerability within its IBM Cloud Databases (ICD) for PostgreSQL service. This flaw, classified with a CVSS score of 8.8 and termed “Hell’s Keychain” by the cybersecurity firm Wiz, poses risks that could allow…

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Original Creator of Petya Ransomware Returns to Support NotPetya Victims

After a hiatus of six months, the creator behind the notorious Petya ransomware has resurfaced to assist victims affected by a recently unleashed variant, known as NotPetya. The individual, who identifies as Janus—drawing inspiration from a James Bond villain—took to Twitter, suggesting potential solutions for those grappling with encrypted files.…

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PayPal Links Minor Data Breach and Fraud to App Coding Mistake

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Finance & Banking Fintech Leader Reports Personal Data Breach Affecting Business Users of Loan Application Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 23, 2026 PayPal recently revealed a data breach that lasted six months and led to the exposure of some business customers’ personal information, resulting…

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Conduent Breach Escalates to One of the Largest as Numbers Surge

Conduent Data Breach Magnifies Risks for Millions The Conduent data breach has emerged as one of the most extensive exposures of personal and health-related information in U.S. history, impacting at least 25 million individuals across multiple states. Initial reports suggest this incident may rank among the largest vendor-driven data breaches…

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