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HR Firm Confirms 4 Million Records Compromised in Major Cyber Attack

Data breaches are increasingly pervasive and expensive, jeopardizing sensitive information on a large scale. In the U.S., reported data breaches surged from 447 incidents in 2012 to over 3,200 by 2023. Organizations responsible for safeguarding personal information are not exempt from this threat. A significant instance involved VeriSource Services, a…

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Human Insight: The Essential Factor in Cybersecurity That ML Can’t Replicate

Endpoint Security, Events, Governance & Risk Management Politecnico di Milano’s Zanero Discusses Advances in Malware Detection and Hardware Security Aseem Jakhar • May 4, 2025 Stefano Zanero, Professor at Politecnico di Milano In a recent interview, Stefano Zanero, an academic from the Politecnico di Milano, articulated that while machine learning…

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The Dual Nature of AI in Software Development

Application Security, Events, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Chenxi Wang of Rain Capital Highlights AI’s Challenges in Coding Tom Field (@SecurityEditor) • May 3, 2025 Chenxi Wang, Founder and General Partner, Rain Capital Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the development landscape by drastically shortening the path from concept to execution,…

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UK Retailers Staggered by Potential Ransomware Attacks – Dark Reading

UK Retailers Grapple with Possible Ransomware Attacks Recent reports indicate that a wave of likely ransomware attacks has struck several retailers across the UK, leaving them in a precarious position as they scramble to mitigate the fallout. These incidents have raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity community and have underscored…

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AI Closes the Cybersecurity Gap Between Attackers and Defenders

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Events, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Cautious Optimism from NightDragon CEO Dave DeWalt on Agentic AI Tom Field (SecurityEditor) • May 3, 2025 Dave DeWalt, CEO, NightDragon Recent advancements in scalable artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic technologies are beginning to change the traditional dynamics between…

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CloudSEK Reveals Significant Data Breach at BWSSB, ET CISO Reports

CloudSEK, a prominent AI-driven cybersecurity firm, has disclosed a significant security breach within the infrastructure of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). This breach has compromised the sensitive personal information of more than 290,000 residents of Bangalore, stemming from a discovery that root access to BWSSB’s database was…

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Millions of Apple AirPlay-Enabled Devices Vulnerable to Wi-Fi Hacking

Recent investigations by Oligo researchers have unveiled serious vulnerabilities within the AirPlay protocol, specifically affecting certain Bose speakers and CarPlay systems in vehicles. The researchers showcased their AirBorne hacking technique, which allows the hijacking of AirPlay-enabled devices to display unauthorized content, such as their company’s logo. Although the targeting of…

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