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DOJ Acknowledges Possible Misuse of Social Security Data by DOGE

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution has long been a cornerstone of citizens’ rights, yet recent whistleblower disclosures reveal that law enforcement agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), may be straying from these protections. According to the complaint, ICE has engaged in warrantless entry practices to apprehend individuals,…

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Duuzer Trojan: A New Backdoor Aiming at South Korean Organizations

New Backdoor Trojan Targets South Korean Organizations: An In-Depth Analysis Security researchers at Symantec have identified a new Backdoor Trojan known as “Duuzer,” which enables hackers to gain remote access and control over infected systems. This malware primarily targets organizations in South Korea, aiming to extract sensitive information from compromised…

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Hacker Who Swiped 120,000 Bitcoins Seeks Redemption and a Job in Cybersecurity

Former Hacker’s Journey: From Crime to Cybersecurity Advocate In a recent statement, a once notorious black hat hacker shared insights into his transformation after serving his prison sentence. “When I was involved in hacking, I felt isolated and paranoid. However, working with ethical hackers has given me a sense of…

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Major Free Hosting Provider Breached; 13.5 Million Passwords Exposed in Plaintext

In a significant cybersecurity incident, 000Webhost, one of the leading providers of free web hosting services worldwide, has experienced a data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 13.5 million customers. The breach has exposed sensitive data including usernames, plaintext passwords, email addresses, IP addresses, and last names.…

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January 23: Kazakhstan Takes Steps to Criminalize Large-Scale Data Breaches

Kazakhstan Advances Data Breach Law Reforms, Elevating Risks for Australian Firms Kazakhstan is set to implement significant reforms to its data breach laws, which will introduce criminal charges for mass personal data leaks while increasing the maximum fines to approximately $42,500. This legislative move signals an escalating commitment to stricter…

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Why Higher Education CIOs Need to Revise Their Cybersecurity Strategies

Governance & Risk Management, Identity & Access Management, Patch Management Decentralization Challenges Complicate IT Security in Higher Education Jennifer Lawinski • January 21, 2026 An array of Ivy League institutions, including Harvard and Princeton, fell prey to cyberattacks in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities even among the most prestigious universities. (Image: Shutterstock)…

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