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Victoria’s Secret US Website Reinstated Following Security Breach

Victoria’s Secret has experienced a significant disruption to its online and in-store operations following a security incident. Customers are advised to stay informed about the company’s efforts to resume normal services. Victoria’s Secret temporarily suspended its U.S. website alongside certain in-store activities for three days due to an undisclosed security…

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Facebook Caught in Massive Alleged Data Breach: 1.2 Billion Accounts Compromised

Massive Data Breach Allegedly Affects 1.2 Billion Facebook Accounts A hacker known as ByteBreaker has emerged on underground forums, alleging the theft of data from 1.2 billion Facebook accounts. Although Facebook has yet to confirm this breach, the hacker is reportedly offering access to an extensive cache of personal user…

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Report Reveals Over Half of Leading Oil and Gas Companies Experienced Data Breaches in the Last 30 Days

A recent analysis conducted by Cybernews Business Digital Index (BDI) has unveiled critical cybersecurity deficiencies among the world’s leading oil and gas companies. Alarmingly, 69% of these corporations received grades of D or F, highlighting significant vulnerabilities across their cybersecurity measures. Moreover, over half of the firms faced at least…

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Major Data Breach Affects 210,140 Americans: Stolen Names, Social Security Numbers, and Financial Records Exposed

A significant cybersecurity incident has been uncovered, compromising the sensitive personal and financial details of hundreds of thousands of individuals in the United States. The breach, disclosed in a recent filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, involves Harbin Clinic, a healthcare organization based in Georgia, revealing that…

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New MSU Research Reveals Ransomware as a Major Cause of Health Data Breaches in the U.S.

Recent research conducted by experts from Michigan State University, Yale, and Johns Hopkins has identified ransomware as the primary factor behind health data breaches in the United States. This malicious software compromises victims’ files or systems, demanding payment in exchange for regaining access to compromised data. Notably, four hospitals in…

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