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Internet Archive Data Breach Exposes Information of 31 Million Users

On Wednesday afternoon, a rogue JavaScript pop-up on the Internet Archive reported a significant data breach affecting millions of users. In a confirmation several hours later, the organization acknowledged the breach, marking a serious incident for the nonprofit dedicated to preserving the historical web and digital resources. Troy Hunt, a…

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Microsoft Prevents Majority of Ransomware Attacks and Approximately 600 Million Cyber Threats

In its latest Annual Digital Defense Report, Microsoft sheds light on its continued mission to protect users and organizations from an escalating array of cyber threats. With remarkable efficacy, the company reported it has thwarted an impressive 600 million cyberattacks daily, encompassing a range of threats from hacking attempts to…

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National Public Data Releases Its Own Passwords – Krebs on Security

Data Breach at National Public Data Exposes Millions of Personal Records Recent revelations have surfaced regarding a significant data breach involving National Public Data (NPD), a consumer data broker that recently compromised the personal information of hundreds of millions of individuals. The incident included the unauthorized exposure of Social Security…

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Marriott Data Breach: Hotel Chain Compromised, Impacting 5.2 Million Customers

Marriott International, the parent company of renowned hotel brands including Marriott, St. Regis, and The Ritz-Carlton, has reported a significant security breach affecting customer data. This incident marks the second major breach in three years for the hotel conglomerate and raises serious concerns about its cybersecurity measures. On March 31,…

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AI-Driven Rhadamanthys Malware Exploits Image Recognition to Target Crypto Wallets

New AI-Enhanced Malware Poses Threat to Cryptocurrency Users Recent advancements in the capabilities of the Rhadamanthys information stealer highlight a significant escalation in cybersecurity threats, particularly for cryptocurrency users. The malware, first identified in the wild in September 2022, has incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its functionality. This includes…

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Data Breaches Decline, Yet AI and Ransomware Pose New Challenges for Financial Services

Thales has released its 2024 Data Threat Report for Financial Services, revealing a notable decline in data breaches among financial institutions, alongside persisting challenges surrounding ransomware and increasing security risks linked to the swift implementation of generative AI technologies. This report provides essential insights for business owners who are increasingly…

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TAG-100: Emerging Threat Actor Leverages Open-Source Tools for Extensive Attacks

Recent analysis by Recorded Future’s Insikt Group reveals that unidentified threat actors have been utilizing open-source tools as part of a suspected cyber espionage campaign, which has affected numerous global government and private sector organizations. The activity, marked under the code name TAG-100, indicates that these adversaries have compromised entities…

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Zero-Day Alert: Critical Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS is Under Active Exploitation

Palo Alto Networks has issued an urgent warning regarding a critical vulnerability affecting its PAN-OS software utilized in GlobalProtect gateways, noting that this flaw is currently being actively exploited in the wild. Designated as CVE-2024-3400, this vulnerability carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, underscoring its potential severity and urgency…

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