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Shutdown Risk Raises Concerns for Federal Cybersecurity

Government, Industry Specific Cybersecurity Programs, Workforce Face Disruption If Congress Fails to Act Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • September 26, 2025 Image: Keith Lamond/Shutterstock The U.S. Congress faces a critical deadline, with only four days remaining to prevent a government shutdown and the termination of a pivotal public-private threat-sharing law. This…

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Received a Payout from a Data Breach? Stay Alert for Potential Scams – PCMag

Owed Money from a Data Breach? Ensure Your Settlement Isn’t a Scam In recent developments surrounding cybersecurity, a noteworthy alert has emerged regarding potential scams connected to settlements from data breaches. Individuals who believe they are owed compensation due to unauthorized exposure of their personal information are urged to exercise…

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New “whoAMI” Attack Leverages AWS AMI Name Confusion for Remote Code Execution

New Cybersecurity Threat: “whoAMI” Name Confusion Attack Exposed Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a novel name confusion attack known as “whoAMI.” This vulnerability allows malicious actors to execute code within Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts simply by publishing an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) with a specific name. This technique is particularly…

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New Clues Arise: Are Experts Questioning the Return of REvil?

REvil Ransomware Gang Resurfaces: Implications for Businesses Recent intelligence indicates the REvil ransomware group, infamous for targeting entities like JBS and Kaseya, has re-emerged just three months after significant arrests of its members in Russia. The group was dismantled when the FSB detained 14 individuals, seizing assets including over 426…

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Archer Health Data Breach Reveals 23GB of Sensitive Medical Records

A significant breach exposing over 145,000 files of sensitive medical and personal information has occurred at Archer Health Inc., a California-based provider of in-home healthcare and palliative care services. This database was found online without encryption or password protection, leaving the data vulnerable to unauthorized access. Archer Health, also recognized…

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Rocket Report: Kuiper Updates; Delays for New Glenn’s Second Flight

Rocket Report Edition 8.12: Increasing Launch Capacity Demand Across Sectors In the latest edition of the Rocket Report, we explore the growing demand for launch capacity among satellite operators, ranging from military organizations to emerging startups. Despite the proliferation of rocket launches globally, with SpaceX on track to exceed 150…

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“Courts Tighten Stance on Data-Breach Lawsuits: No Harm, No Foul” – The Wall Street Journal

‘No Harm, No Foul:’ Courts Take Tougher Stance on Data-Breach Litigation The legal landscape surrounding data breach litigation is evolving, with recent judicial decisions signaling a more stringent approach to evaluating these cases. Courts are increasingly scrutinizing the tangible impact of data breaches on affected parties, leading to a heightened…

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