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US Infrastructure Still Vulnerable 15 Years After Stuxnet Attack

Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Experts Warn That Critical Infrastructure Sectors Are Falling Behind in Cybersecurity Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 22, 2025 Panelists informed a congressional subcommittee that Iranian threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in U.S. operational technology. (Image: Shutterstock) Despite initial advancements…

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Darktrace Acquires Network Traffic Monitoring Company Mira Security

Network Detection & Response, Security Operations Startup Mira Security to Provide Insights on Encrypted Network Traffic and Decryption Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • July 21, 2025 Darktrace has acquired Mira Security, a startup specializing in network traffic visibility, to enhance insights on encrypted network traffic for enterprises in regulated sectors. The…

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Exploring Meta’s Privacy Lawsuit: Insights from a Cybersecurity Perspective – Cyber Magazine

Meta’s Privacy Lawsuit: A Cybersecurity Perspective In a notable legal development, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a significant lawsuit concerning privacy violations that raises critical questions about cybersecurity practices and data protection. This lawsuit primarily concerns allegations that the social media giant mishandled user data, placing business…

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China’s Salt Typhoon Hackers Infiltrated the US National Guard for Almost a Year

Recent reports highlight significant cybersecurity incidents, underscoring ongoing concerns about data privacy and system vulnerabilities. A notable case involves an analysis of the FBI’s Jeffrey Epstein prison video, which indicates that roughly 2 minutes and 53 seconds of footage may have been edited out. While there’s no evidence of deceptive…

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Study Reveals Over 750 US Hospitals Experienced Disruptions During Last Year’s CrowdStrike Outage

One year ago today, a problematic software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike resulted in widespread disruptions, affecting millions of computers globally and leading to a cycle of repeated reboots. The financial impact of this incident was comparable to some of the most severe cyberattacks recorded in history. Various estimates suggest…

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Missouri Implements New Data Breach Notification Law for Insurers: 10 Essential Insights for Insurers and Licensed Entities | Fisher Phillips

Missouri Strengthens Cybersecurity Regulations for Insurance Entities In response to rising cybersecurity threats, Missouri has enacted new legislation aimed at enhancing data security protocols for insurance companies and related licensed entities. On July 2, Governor Mike Parson signed into law House Bill 974, known as “The Insurance Data Security Act.”…

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Texas Adoption Agency Faces Major Data Breach, Exposing 1.1 Million Records

In a recent investigation, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data breach involving a vast repository of unsecured records belonging to the Gladney Center for Adoption. This dataset, left unprotected and accessible online without any form of authentication or encryption, poses serious implications for the sensitive information contained within.…

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67% of EU Government Institutions Receive D or F Grades for

85% of Employees Recirculate Compromised Passwords as Cybersecurity Threats Rise in EU Institutions In a pressing update from 2025, the European Commission has rolled out new initiatives designed to boost cyber resilience and enacted legislation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the European Union (EU). Nevertheless, significant apprehensions persist regarding the…

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