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Stellantis Identifies Security Breach at Third-Party Provider Affecting North American Customers

Stellantis Reports Unauthorized Access to Customer Service Platform Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, announced on Sunday that it had identified unauthorized access to a third-party platform that supports its North American customer service operations. The automaker stated that while the incident is still being investigated, it has confirmed that…

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Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: UK Hacker Arrest and BMW Data Breach

This week, significant developments in cybersecurity illustrate the evolving threat landscape. Researchers have uncovered hidden connections among ransomware groups, highlighting a shift from individual operations to a more collaborative underground marketplace. Prominent cyber incidents included major data breaches at financial institutions and luxury brands, underscoring the risks posed by insider…

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CISA and FDA Issue Alert on Serious Backdoor Vulnerability in Contec CMS8000 Patient Monitors

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued urgent notifications regarding a serious vulnerability found in Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. This critical flaw involves hidden functionalities that could be exploited by unauthorized actors. Designated as CVE-2025-0626, the identified…

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Understanding Attack Surface Management

As digital landscapes evolve, attack surfaces are expanding at a pace that often outstrips the capacity of security teams to manage. To effectively defend against potential breaches, understanding what assets are exposed and identifying vulnerabilities is essential. The surge in cloud adoption has made it easier for organizations to inadvertently…

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FBI Defends Against Criticism Regarding Cybersecurity Budget Cuts and Job Vacancies

FBI Director Reports ‘Highly Qualified’ Replacements for Cyber Leadership Amid Departures Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • September 19, 2025 J. Edgar Hoover Building, FBI headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Image: Shutterstock) FBI Director Kash Patel defended the bureau’s capacity to tackle cybercrime despite a wave of departures among senior cyber officials. During a…

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Irregular Raises $80M in Series A Funding to Tackle AI Model Exploitation

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Develops AI Simulations to Combat Cyber Threats Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • September 19, 2025 Irregular’s CTO Omer Nevo and CEO Dan Lahav (Image: Irregular) Irregular, an AI security lab, has secured $80 million in funding to create test environments…

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Financial Regulator Chief Issues Stark Warning: Cybersecurity Breaches Will Not Be Accepted

Lee Chan-jin, governor of the Financial Supervisory Service, emphasizes cybersecurity vigilance to credit card and non-bank lenders in Seoul. (FSS) Korea’s leading financial authority has issued a stern warning to credit card and non-bank lenders, emphasizing that any cybersecurity lapse will be deemed unacceptable. During a meeting with 14 chiefs…

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