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Microsoft Prevents Majority of Ransomware Attacks and Approximately 600 Million Cyber Threats

In its latest Annual Digital Defense Report, Microsoft sheds light on its continued mission to protect users and organizations from an escalating array of cyber threats. With remarkable efficacy, the company reported it has thwarted an impressive 600 million cyberattacks daily, encompassing a range of threats from hacking attempts to…

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Mexico’s Leading ERP Provider ClickBalance Leaks 769 Million Records

A significant data breach involving ClickBalance, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) provider, has revealed 769 million exposed records, which include sensitive API keys and email addresses. This incident raises serious concerns for both businesses and consumers regarding cloud security and personal data protection. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler identified the breach…

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SolarWinds Addresses 8 Critical Vulnerabilities in Access Rights Manager Software

SolarWinds has recently addressed a series of critical security vulnerabilities within its Access Rights Manager (ARM) software that pose significant risks to users. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or to execute arbitrary code, making this a pressing concern for businesses…

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Millions of US Voter Records Leaked from 13 Improperly Configured Databases

Title: Exposed Databases Reveal 4.6 Million Illinois Voter Records, Raising Security Concerns in Election Data Management In a significant breach of election data security, cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler has exposed 4.6 million sensitive records, including voter details, from misconfigured databases linked to a single county in Illinois. These records, which…

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Business Losses from Vulnerable APIs and Bot Attacks Reach $186 Billion Per Year

Organizations are experiencing staggering financial losses, estimated between $94 billion and $186 billion annually, due to the vulnerabilities present in Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and the automated exploits conducted by malicious bots. This alarming statistic is highlighted in a report titled “The Economic Impact of API and Bot Attacks,” published…

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Urgent Alert: Active Exploitation of Three Critical Vulnerabilities in Ivanti CSA

Ivanti Identifies Active Exploitation of New Vulnerabilities in Cloud Service Appliance Ivanti has issued an alert regarding three newly discovered security vulnerabilities in its Cloud Service Appliance (CSA), which are currently being actively exploited by attackers. These vulnerabilities add to the growing concerns over the security of this essential service,…

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Central Tickets Acknowledges Data Breach After Hacker Exposes Information of 1 Million Users

Central Tickets Suffers Major Data Breach, Exposing User Information In July 2024, Central Tickets, a London-based platform specializing in discounted theatre tickets, encountered a significant data breach that compromised a broad spectrum of personal information for its users. The breach began on July 1, but Central Tickets remained unaware of…

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Interested in Mastering Cybersecurity Risk Management? Join Our Georgetown University Webinar on October 23!

To Achieve Excellence in Cybersecurity Risk Management: Georgetown University Webinar Announcement Georgetown University is hosting an informative webinar on October 23, aimed at professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity risk management. This event highlights the value of pursuing a master’s degree in this critical field, emphasizing…

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