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SamSam Ransomware Attacks Thwarted Nearly $6 Million in Extortion Payments

Since its emergence in December 2015, SamSam ransomware has evolved into a lucrative venture for cybercriminals, extracting nearly $6 million from its victims. Recent findings from Sophos reveal that the operators of SamSam have garnered over $5.9 million, drawn from 233 targeted victims, with an escalating profit trend averaging approximately…

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Casino Files Lawsuit Against Cybersecurity Firm for Inability to Prevent Hackers

A cybersecurity firm, Trustwave, is facing legal action from Affinity Gaming, a casino operator based in Las Vegas. The lawsuit alleges that Trustwave conducted an investigation deemed “woefully inadequate” in response to a network breach that exposed the casino’s systems. The action highlights growing concerns regarding the effectiveness of cybersecurity…

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Ivanti Alerts on Ongoing Attacks Targeting Another Endpoint Manager Mobile Vulnerability

Ivanti has announced a significant security vulnerability affecting its Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), previously known as MobileIron Core. This flaw, referred to as CVE-2023-35081 and rated with a CVSS score of 7.8, has reportedly been leveraged in real-world exploit chains by threat actors. The vulnerability affects several supported versions of…

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HHS Calls on Healthcare Sector to Strengthen Security Measures for PHI and Devices

Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH, Industry Specific Federal Agencies Urge HIPAA Entities to Strengthen Security Risk Management Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 19, 2026 HHS is calling on HIPAA-regulated entities, such as hospitals and their third-party associates, to enhance the security of their IT systems, software, and medical devices. (Image: Getty Images)…

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TSMC Halts Production Following Computer Virus Attack Affecting iPhone Chip Supply

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Faces Disruption Due to Virus Attack Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a critical player in the semiconductor industry and the exclusive supplier of system-on-chip (SoC) components for Apple’s iPhones and iPads, experienced a significant operational setback following a computer virus outbreak. The incident, which occurred late…

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Hacker Exposes Personal Data of 30,000 Employees from FBI and DHS

A significant data breach has occurred, reportedly orchestrated by an unidentified hacker who has leaked a substantial repository of sensitive information concerning federal employees. The compromised data includes the personal details of approximately 20,000 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and 9,000 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers. This breach…

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Hackers Target Apple Employees with $23,000 Bounty for Corporate Login Information

The landscape of cybersecurity continues to evolve, with internal threats emerging as a significant concern for organizations. A recent event exemplifies this: cybercriminals are reportedly targeting Apple employees in Ireland, enticing them with offers of €20,000 (approximately $23,000) in exchange for their login credentials. This initiative, part of an intricate…

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