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67% of EU Government Institutions Receive D or F Grades for

85% of Employees Recirculate Compromised Passwords as Cybersecurity Threats Rise in EU Institutions In a pressing update from 2025, the European Commission has rolled out new initiatives designed to boost cyber resilience and enacted legislation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the European Union (EU). Nevertheless, significant apprehensions persist regarding the…

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UK NCSC Launches Software Vulnerability Initiative

Application Security , Governance & Risk Management , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Agency Partners with Industry Experts for Enhanced Vulnerability Research Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 16, 2025 The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre is seeking to expand vulnerability detection and mitigation efforts through collaboration with industry experts. (Image:…

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France Identifies Russia as Primary Threat, Cautions Against ‘Open Warfare’

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government Government Warns of Rising Cyber Threats Amid Geopolitical Tensions by 2030 Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 15, 2025 Spiking Russian cyberattacks against France are linked to its support for Ukraine and the Paris Olympics. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent assessments by the French…

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Unveiling the Climate Impact of Cybersecurity Operations and AI

Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Leadership & Executive Communication The Environmental Toll of Cybersecurity Measures in the Cryptocurrency Landscape Maryam Shoraka • July 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The cybersecurity landscape faces a troubling dilemma as organizations increasingly fortify their digital assets against sophisticated threats while inadvertently escalating environmental liabilities.…

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Reasons Behind SEC and SolarWinds’ Decision to Settle Cyber Fraud Lawsuit

Government, Industry Specific, Leadership & Executive Communication Proposed Settlement May Resolve Landmark SEC Case Over Cybersecurity Misstatements Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • July 7, 2025 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and SolarWinds have reached an agreement to settle a significant lawsuit concerning allegations of cyberfraud. This development follows changes…

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Critical Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Data Breach Incidents

The ever-changing digital environment is teeming with sophisticated cyber threats, necessitating vigilance and up-to-date knowledge. Our weekly newsletter acts as an essential resource, combining critical cybersecurity updates, expert insights, and practical strategies to empower business leaders in fortifying their defenses against emerging risks. This week’s dispatch features a comprehensive examination…

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Medicare Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of More Than 100,000 Americans

NEW Fox News articles are now available for audio listening! Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare data. In June, significant breaches compromised over 13 million patient records, and a recent Medicare data breach has impacted more than 100,000 Americans. This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) alerted those…

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