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1Password Introduces Co-CEO Model to Enhance Growth and Strengthen Security

Identity & Access Management, Security Operations CEOs Jeff Shiner and David Faugno Collaborate to Enhance Access Management on an Enterprise Level Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • November 13, 2024 David Faugno and Jeff Shiner, co-CEOs, 1Password (Images: 1Password) 1Password has appointed a former executive from Qualtrics and Barracuda to the co-CEO…

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Idaho Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Hacking Medical Entities and Making Disturbing Threats – DataBreaches.net

Idaho Man Sentenced for Cyber Attacks on Medical Institutions A recent court ruling has led to the sentencing of an Idaho man who engaged in hacking activities targeting medical entities. This case underscores the persistent vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector and serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of…

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They Modified AirPods to Create Hearing Aids for Their Grandmas

Researchers with expertise in both hardware and software have uncovered a way to circumvent Apple’s geographic restrictions affecting AirPods. This hack emerged from their collaborative efforts within a tech collective called Lagrange Point. They have reported receiving inquiries from numerous individuals, particularly in India, who are facing difficulties using AirPods,…

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Schneider Electric Issues Warning About Severe Flaws in Modicon Systems

Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Schneider Electric’s Industrial Controllers Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation solutions, has revealed critical vulnerabilities in its Modicon M340, Momentum, and MC80 programmable automation controllers. These risks pose substantial threats to industries relying on these devices, which play a significant role…

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Important: Your Social Security Number May Already Be Compromised

In a significant data breach, the personal information of potentially hundreds of millions of individuals has been compromised following a cyberattack on National Public Data (NPD), a data brokerage firm based in the United States. Initial reports inaccurately claimed that 2.9 billion records had been breached; however, cybersecurity experts have…

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Hacking Groups Join Forces for Double Ransom Operation

A concerning trend has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape, as identified by Kaspersky, the prominent cybersecurity firm with origins in Russia. Cybercriminal organizations are increasingly collaborating to optimize their gains by executing consecutive malware attacks. The strategy typically involves initial infiltration using information-stealing malware, followed subsequently by a ransomware attack,…

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Hamas Linked to October Wiper Attacks via Eset Email

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime ‘Wirte’ Threat Actor Employs Wiper Malware Targeting Victims in Israel David Perera (@daveperera) • November 12, 2024 Hamas launches a significant rocket offensive towards Israel from Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent investigations indicate that…

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