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TrickBot Linux Variants Remain Active in the Wild Following Recent Takedown

Recent investigations indicate that despite concerted efforts to disrupt the TrickBot malware operations, its creators are adapting and evolving their tactics. A report from cybersecurity firm Netscout reveals that the authors of TrickBot have ported elements of their malicious code to Linux, broadening their potential target base. Initially identified in…

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Two Hackers Sentenced for £77 Million Data Breach of TalkTalk in 2015

In a significant development concerning cybersecurity, two hackers have been sentenced for their involvement in the 2015 breach of TalkTalk, one of the United Kingdom’s largest telecommunications companies. The incident resulted in the theft of personal information, banking details, and credit card information from over 156,000 customers. Matthew Hanley, 23,…

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FBI and DHS Alert: Major Ransomware Threats Targeting Healthcare Systems

On Wednesday, a joint alert was issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Departments of Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services (HHS), signaling an urgent escalation in ransomware attacks directed at the healthcare sector. This warning highlights an alarming trend where malicious cyber actors are targeting hospitals…

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US Postal Service Exposed Data of 60 Million Users for Over a Year

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has recently addressed a significant security vulnerability that compromised the personal data of over 60 million customers. This breach allowed unauthorized access to sensitive information for anyone possessing a USPS.com account, raising serious concerns about data security and user privacy. As an independent entity…

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Dell Resets Customer Passwords Following Possible Security Breach

Dell Reports Cybersecurity Incident Affecting Online Marketplace Dell Technologies, a prominent multinational technology company, announced a cybersecurity incident affecting its online electronics marketplace. The breach was identified on November 9, when the company detected unauthorized activity within its internal network, purportedly aimed at stealing sensitive customer information, including names, email…

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New York City’s CTO Unveils Blueprint for Sustainable AI Governance

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Governance & Risk Management , Government CTO Matthew Fraser Discusses the Longevity of AI Initiatives Amid Leadership Changes Jennifer Lawinski • December 10, 2025 Matthew Fraser, NYC CTO, outlines AI strategies at The AI Summit in Manhattan. (Image: Jennifer Lawinski) As New York City…

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Twitter Reveals Possible State-Sponsored Attack Following Minor Data Breach

Twitter Faces Data Breach Linked to Suspected State-Sponsored Attack Twitter has recently experienced a minor data breach that the company attributes to a possible state-sponsored attack. In a blog post released on Monday, Twitter disclosed that during an investigation into a vulnerability affecting one of its customer support forms, it…

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Alert! NASA Notifies Employees of Personal Information Breach

In a significant cybersecurity incident, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed a breach that potentially exposes personal data of current and former employees. The breach, detected on October 23, involved unauthorized access to one of its servers, raising serious concerns about the integrity of sensitive information held…

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