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AI Set to Surpass Cyber Defenders, Congress Informed

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Experts Warn: AI is Accelerating Sophisticated Cyber Attacks Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock As emerging technologies reshape the threat landscape, network defenders are grappling with the implications. The House Homeland…

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Hackers Impersonate Recruiters to Target Employees of Defense Contractors

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the United States has issued an alert regarding a sophisticated malware campaign attributed to North Korean hackers targeting government contracting firms. This new threat, identified as “BLINDINGCAN,” utilizes an advanced remote access Trojan designed to create a backdoor into compromised systems. The…

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Senator Urges EHR Vendors to Strengthen Patient Privacy Measures

Data Privacy, Data Security, HIPAA/HITECH Increased Push as HHS Intensifies Oversight of Data Sharing and Record Access Regulations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 17, 2025 Sen. Ron Wyden is advocating for greater privacy controls for patients regarding their health information. (Image: Getty Images) Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon is…

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DomainFactory Breached—Hosting Provider Urges All Users to Update Passwords

Data Breach at DomainFactory: A Reminder of Cybersecurity Vigilance A significant data breach affecting DomainFactory, one of Germany’s leading web hosting providers and owned by GoDaddy, has recently come to light. The breach, which first occurred in January, only became public knowledge last week when an unidentified attacker disclosed details…

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Medical Group Settles Data Theft Lawsuit for $1.2 Million

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Litigation, Ransomware Cybercrime Group Rhysida Continues to Feature Victims on Its Leak Site Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 16, 2025 Sunflower Medical Group has agreed to pay $1.2 million to resolve class action litigation following a ransomware attack attributed to the Rhysida group. (Image: Sunflower…

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QakBot Banking Trojan Makes a Comeback with Deceptive New Tactics to Steal Your Funds

A well-known banking trojan, Qbot, has resurfaced with enhanced capabilities targeting sectors vital to national security, including government, military, and manufacturing entities across the United States and Europe. Recent research from Check Point Research reveals that this revitalized malware not only seeks to pilfer bank account credentials but also leverages…

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Boys Town Healthcare Data Breach Compromised Patients’ Personal Information

In a significant incident highlighting the vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector, Boys Town National Research Hospital has reported a major data breach affecting personal information of over 105,000 individuals. This breach marks a notable event as it is reported to be one of the largest incidents involving data theft in…

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Why State CIOs Are Investing in AI

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Emerges as a Key Focus in Efforts to Mitigate Budget and Staffing Challenges Jennifer Lawinski • December 16, 2025 Minnesota joins a number of U.S. states investing in AI for modernization and cybersecurity risk management in 2026.…

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Activist Reveals 11,000 Private Messages from WikiLeaks’ Twitter Conversations

In a significant data breach, activist Emma Best has publicly released over 11,000 private messages from a Twitter group associated with WikiLeaks and its close supporters, dating from 2015 to 2017. This release has exposed the internal discussions of an organization known for disseminating confidential information. The exposed messages had…

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