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UnitedHealth Reports Data Breach at Change Healthcare Affects 190 Million Americans

UnitedHealth has confirmed that a ransomware attack on its Change Healthcare division earlier this year affected approximately 190 million people in the United States, a figure nearly double the previous estimates. Following the market close on Friday, UnitedHealth, a leading health insurance provider, disclosed this updated statistic to TechCrunch. “Change…

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Researchers Warn of New Threat That Could Disable the European Power Grid

In a recent demonstration, researchers showcased how cybercriminals could misuse Radio Ripple Control systems, which are important for managing electrical grids, to carry out potentially devastating attacks on power infrastructure. By utilizing a modified Flipper Zero device, they successfully transmitted unauthorized signals, known as telegrams, to photovoltaic systems, disrupting a…

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New York State Imposes $2 Million Fine on PayPal for 2022 Customer Account Breach

PayPal Fined $2 Million by New York for Cybersecurity Failures Following Data Breach In a significant enforcement action, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has imposed a $2 million fine on PayPal over cybersecurity deficiencies that led to a data breach exposing sensitive customer information. The breach…

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Hackers Exploit Script Kiddies with XWorm RAT, Compromising 18,000 Devices

In a surprising twist within the cybercriminal landscape, hackers have turned the tables on inexperienced individuals in the hacking community, exploiting them with the XWorm Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This scheme has compromised over 18,000 devices globally, leveraging Telegram for command and control operations to exfiltrate sensitive data. Recent investigations…

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Ransomware Attacks Soared in December 2024

In December 2024, ransomware attacks surged dramatically, underscored by a report from NCC Group, a UK-based information assurance firm. The uptick in cyber incidents coincided with the holiday season, a period when cybercriminals typically target organizations as employees are on leave, leaving systems vulnerable to exploitation. The holiday months see…

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Striking a Balance Between Open Access and Cybersecurity in Education – Intelligent CISO

Balancing Open Access and Cybersecurity in Education: Insights from Industry Experts In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the education sector are grappling with a dual mandate: facilitating open access to information for students and staff while simultaneously protecting sensitive data against rising cyber threats.…

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Backdoor Targeting VPNs Utilizes “Magic Packets” for Enhanced Stealth and Security

New Malware Discovered Targeting Enterprise VPNs: J-Magic Backdoor Unveiled Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated backdoor malware known as J-Magic, which has compromised numerous enterprise VPNs operating on Juniper Network’s Junos OS. This advanced malware allows threat actors to maintain covert access to targeted networks while evading detection by security systems…

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