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Vulnerability in WordPress LiteSpeed Plugin Exposes 5 Million Websites to Risk

Recent Security Flaw Uncovered in LiteSpeed Cache Plugin for WordPress A significant security vulnerability has been identified in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress, which could enable unauthorized users to escalate their privileges on affected sites. This flaw, designated as CVE-2023-40000, was discovered in October 2023 during an update to…

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Chinese Hackers Leveraging Ivanti VPN Vulnerabilities to Distribute New Malware

Recent investigations have uncovered two distinct cyber espionage groups allegedly linked to China: UNC5325 and UNC3886, both exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances. UNC5325 is reported to have utilized the critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-21893, distributing various malware strains, including LITTLELAMB.WOOLTEA and PITDOG, among others. According to Mandiant,…

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South Korea Proposes Enhanced Digital Privacy Laws Following Major Coupang Data Breach | World News

Massive Data Breach at Coupang Sparks Urgent Call for Digital Privacy Reform in South Korea In a significant turn of events, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged immediate reforms to enhance digital privacy standards following a devastating data breach that compromised the information of over 33 million customers…

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Hacker Compromises Data of Over 70% of Bulgarian Citizens via Tax Agency Servers

In a significant cybersecurity incident, Bulgaria has experienced the largest data breach in its history, affecting personal and financial information of approximately 5 million adults. This breach represents a substantial portion of the country’s total population of 7 million. Reports indicate that the breach was executed by an unidentified hacker…

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Minor Breaches, Major Consequences: The Legal Ramifications of Small Cyber Incidents | Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Cyberattacks against high-profile corporations often dominate headlines, casting shadows over more subtle incidents that may not receive as much attention. However, breaches affecting smaller organizations are increasingly drawing legal scrutiny and regulatory attention. Recent trends indicate that no data breach is too insignificant to evade serious legal repercussions, particularly in…

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Equifax to Pay Up to $700 Million to Settle 2017 Data Breach Lawsuit

Equifax, a leading credit-reporting agency in the United States, is facing significant financial repercussions totaling up to $700 million in penalties due to extensive state and federal inquiries into a catastrophic data breach in 2017. This breach exposed sensitive personal and financial information of approximately 150 million Americans, representing nearly…

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Why Cybersecurity Measures Remain Weak in Rural Hospitals

In an increasingly complex cyber landscape, rural and small community hospitals are grappling with mounting cybersecurity threats, according to Jackie Mattingly, senior director at Clearwater, a consulting firm specializing in privacy and security. Faced with shrinking resources and staffing deficits, these hospitals are particularly vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks. Mattingly highlights…

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Authorities Warn that Hacked User Data from Coupang Could Facilitate Scams and Identity Theft

Coupang informs customers about data breach on Nov. 30. [KIM HYUN-DONG] Coupang, a prominent South Korean e-commerce platform, has disclosed a significant data breach affecting approximately 33.7 million user accounts. The incident raises alarms over potential secondary threats, such as phishing scams and identity theft. The compromised data set includes…

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In the Aftermath of the SolarWinds Hack: Essential Responses for Businesses

In 2020, enterprises faced unprecedented IT challenges as they rapidly transitioned to remote work and embraced automation technologies. As the year drew to a close, companies began to reassess their cybersecurity infrastructures in an effort to prepare for a return to normalcy in 2021. However, the revelation of a significant…

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