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Data of 16 Million German Users Breached in Mysterious Botnet Malware Incident

In recent cybersecurity developments, approximately 16 million digital identities belonging to German online users have been compromised. This incident raises significant concerns regarding the security of social media and various service accounts linked to these affected identities. The breach was uncovered by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), which…

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Connected Resilience: Insights on Cyber Collaboration from City, County, and State Leaders Webinar

Data Security, Government, Industry Specific Presented by Rubrik 60 mins The realm of cybersecurity has emerged as a collective responsibility that crosses organizational and jurisdictional lines. A recent panel discussion convened leaders from New York City, Loudoun County, and the State of New York to examine the critical role of…

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Investing in Cybersecurity Could Yield Benefits: Study Finds Readiness Boosts Returns – Tech Xplore

Cybersecurity Investment Linked to Enhanced Returns: Recent Study Insights A recent study highlights the important correlation between cybersecurity investments and returns, suggesting that businesses may see tangible benefits from their proactive measures in safeguarding digital assets. The research underscores the necessity for business owners to prioritize robust cybersecurity frameworks, particularly…

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‘Hacker Known as LeakTheAnalyst, Allegedly Behind FireEye Breach, Arrested’

Hacker Behind FireEye Breach Apprehended by Authorities In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, the hacker implicated in the July breach of FireEye has been arrested by international law enforcement. FireEye’s CEO, Kevin Mandia, confirmed this news during the company’s Q3 Earnings Results Conference Call, highlighting the ongoing efforts…

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Coupang Data Breach Lawsuits Challenge Valuation Potential and Profit Forecasts

Coupang (NYSE:CPNG), a major e-commerce platform in South Korea, is under significant pressure due to multiple class action lawsuits stemming from a substantial data breach. This incident has prompted regulatory investigations by South Korean authorities into the company’s response to the breach and its implications for consumer data protection. As…

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Foursquare Security Flaw Exposes Email Addresses of 45 Million Users

Foursquare Exposes 45 Million Users’ Email Addresses: A Major Security Flaw Uncovered Foursquare, a popular location-based social networking platform with a user base of approximately 45 million individuals, has recently faced a significant vulnerability that potentially exposed the primary email addresses of its users. This flaw was uncovered by penetration…

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Proofpoint Acquires Startup Acuvity to Enhance AI Security Solutions

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Acquisition Addresses GenAI Risks, Prompt Injection Threats, and Autonomous Agent Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 13, 2026 Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer at Proofpoint (Image: Proofpoint) In a strategic move to enhance its AI security capabilities, Proofpoint announced its…

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