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The Crucial Role of IT Security in Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions are a fundamental aspect of the business landscape, where companies often come together to strengthen market positioning or enhance profitability. However, the intricate nature of these transactions involves numerous challenges, particularly when it comes to integrating business processes and management systems. An increasingly pressing issue in today’s…

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Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner

Professional Certifications & Continuous Training, Training & Security Leadership Master the Fundamentals, Seek Guidance, and Cultivate Soft Skills in Cybersecurity Brandy Harris • November 5, 2025 Image: Shutterstock My entry into the cybersecurity field mirrored my approach to significant career decisions—by remaining open to opportunities. This mindset has proven advantageous…

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Warning: Over 700,000 DrayTek Routers Vulnerable to Hacking Due to 14 New Flaws

Recent investigations by cybersecurity experts at Forescout Vedere Labs have uncovered extensive vulnerabilities in routers produced by DrayTek, placing both residential and enterprise users at risk. The discoveries reveal over a dozen security flaws that could enable malicious actors to gain control over these routers, thereby compromising networks of affected…

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Global Data Breach Exposes Millions Using Vulnerable Passwords: Top 10 Most Common Passcodes to Avoid

Global Data Leak Exposes Millions Still Relying on Weak Passwords In a troubling revelation for cybersecurity, a recent report has found that millions of individuals worldwide are still employing weak and easily hackable passwords as of 2025. The analysis, conducted by Comparitech, examined over two billion passwords that were leaked…

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ID Verification Laws are Sparking a New Wave of Breaches

In a landmark incident underscoring the challenges of data protection in today’s regulatory landscape, Discord has disclosed a significant data breach. This breach, revealed in early October 2025, stemmed from the compromise of one of its third-party customer service providers, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive user information. Victims included…

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Hyundai AutoEver Confirms Data Breach Exposing Personal Information, Including Social Security Numbers and License Details

Hyundai AutoEver America, LLC Confirms Data Breach of Sensitive Customer Information Hyundai AutoEver America, LLC has officially acknowledged a substantial data breach that has compromised sensitive customer information. The automotive software firm communicated the breach to impacted individuals through official notification letters, indicating that cybercriminals unlawfully accessed personal data, including…

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