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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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Survey Reports Third-Party Vendors Account for 41.8% of Fintech Data Breaches

A new report highlights the considerable cybersecurity threat posed by third-party breaches to fintech companies. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Recent analysis from SecurityScorecard reveals that 41.8% of data breaches affecting prominent fintech organizations can be traced back to third-party vendors. This alarming statistic is part of the 2025 sector report, which…

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US Senate Democrats Urge Noem to Reconsider Cuts to Cybersecurity Funding

Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Homeland Security Chief Asserts Trump Budget Bolsters Cybersecurity David Perera (@daveperera) • May 20, 2025 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. (Image: ) During a Senate committee hearing, Democrats expressed concern about budget cuts proposed by the Trump…

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Catfishing Through ChatGPT: A Significant Cybersecurity Issue

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing technologies is reshaping our online interactions. AI tools like ChatGPT, which employ deep learning to produce human-like responses, are now ubiquitous across various domains, from customer service to content generation. However, these innovations also come with heightened cybersecurity risks,…

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Ransomware Assault Targets UK Food Distributor Serving Supermarkets

In a significant cybersecurity breach, Peter Green Chilled, a prominent logistics firm responsible for distributing refrigerated goods to major UK supermarket chains like Tesco, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. This incident marks another alarming development in a series of cyber-attacks plaguing the retail sector, which…

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