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How Volunteering Shapes Careers in Cybersecurity

Recruitment & Reskilling Strategy, Training & Security Leadership Cyber Volunteers Can Gain Real-World Experience While Protecting Communities Brandy Harris • August 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, aspiring professionals often envision a path paved with certifications, technical tests, and entry-level positions demanding extensive preparation. However, the…

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Bangkok Post – Data Breach Case Serves as a Timely Reminder

In a shocking disclosure, a private hospital in Thailand recently faced severe backlash after a mini-pancake snack was found wrapped in a paper pouch containing sensitive medical information. This incident, which occurred last year, involved a reused patient record that explicitly mentioned a hepatitis B diagnosis, highlighting significant breaches of…

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Live Webinar: Navigating Cryptographic Sprawl – Is Your Infrastructure Ready for PQC?

Live Webinar: Transforming Cryptographic Sprawl into Solutions—Is Your Infrastructure Ready for Post-Quantum Cryptography? In a rapidly evolving digital landscape marked by increasing cyber threats, businesses are faced with the pressing question of whether their infrastructures are prepared for the impending shift to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). A live webinar titled “From…

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Live Webinar: Navigating Cryptographic Sprawl – Is Your Infrastructure Ready for PQC?

Google Confirms Security Breach: What User Data Has Been Compromised?

Google has confirmed a significant hacking incident. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Update, August 9, 2025: This report has been updated to reflect new insights from cybersecurity experts on the confirmed breach involving Google, elaborating on the compromised user data and the subsequent actions organizations should consider. The Google Threat…

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THN Weekly Roundup: Key Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 4 – Nov 10)

📅 Published: November 11, 2024
Category: Cybersecurity / Hacking News

⚠️ Picture this: the tools you rely on for online security—two-factor authentication, your car’s tech, and even your security software—have become covert accomplices for hackers. Sounds like a suspenseful plot, right? Yet, in 2024, this is the startling reality of cyber threats. Today’s adversaries are leveraging our trusted resources as hidden gateways, evading defenses without leaving a trace. For financial institutions, this development is particularly concerning. Modern malware doesn’t just compromise codes; it undermines the very trust that underpins digital banking. These advanced threats often stay one step ahead of our protective measures.

Moreover, critical infrastructure in our cities is under siege. Cybercriminals are infiltrating the very tools that operate these essential services, making detection and prevention increasingly challenging. It’s a tense game of cat and mouse, where every action heightens the stakes. As these threats escalate, let’s explore …

THN Recap: Key Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04 – Nov 10) Published: Nov 11, 2024 Category: Cybersecurity / Hacking News This week, the landscape of cybersecurity has taken a concerning turn as trusted protection tools are being exploited by sophisticated hackers. In an era where two-factor authentication, automotive…

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THN Weekly Roundup: Key Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 4 – Nov 10)

📅 Published: November 11, 2024
Category: Cybersecurity / Hacking News

⚠️ Picture this: the tools you rely on for online security—two-factor authentication, your car’s tech, and even your security software—have become covert accomplices for hackers. Sounds like a suspenseful plot, right? Yet, in 2024, this is the startling reality of cyber threats. Today’s adversaries are leveraging our trusted resources as hidden gateways, evading defenses without leaving a trace. For financial institutions, this development is particularly concerning. Modern malware doesn’t just compromise codes; it undermines the very trust that underpins digital banking. These advanced threats often stay one step ahead of our protective measures.

Moreover, critical infrastructure in our cities is under siege. Cybercriminals are infiltrating the very tools that operate these essential services, making detection and prevention increasingly challenging. It’s a tense game of cat and mouse, where every action heightens the stakes. As these threats escalate, let’s explore …

Ex-NSA Chief Paul Nakasone Issues a Caution to the Tech Industry

The recent shifts in the United States’ cybersecurity landscape illustrate a tumultuous period marked by significant policy changes under the Trump administration. The alterations to fiscal policy and foreign relations, coupled with widespread dismissals of federal staff, have left crucial cybersecurity priorities shrouded in uncertainty. This concern was evident at…

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Nvidia Challenges Claims of Chinese ‘Kill-Switch’ ਰਹਿਤ

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Legislation, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Chipmaker Argues Against Increasing US Pressure for New Security Requirements Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • August 7, 2025 Image: Stock All/Shutterstock Nvidia, a leader in AI chip manufacturing, has dismissed allegations from China’s cybersecurity agency asserting that its H20 chips…

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Dialysis Company Breach Impacts 1 Million People, Incurred Costs of $13.5 Million So Far

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Interlock Claims to Possess 1.5TB of DaVita’s Data Amid Rising Costs Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 6, 2025 Image: DaVita Inc. DaVita Inc., a leading provider in kidney dialysis services globally, recently reported to regulators that a cyberattack occurring in…

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🔒 Weekly Cybersecurity Recap: Key Threats, Tools, and Strategies (Dec 2 – 8)

Dec 09, 2024

Cyber Threats / Weekly Overview

This week’s cybersecurity landscape reads like a thrilling spy film. Hackers are infiltrating rival operations, stealthy malware lurks in widely-used software, and AI-driven scams are outsmarting even the brightest minds. Meanwhile, defenders are dismantling illicit online markets and shutting down dubious chat rooms, while major corporations scramble to patch vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. Curious about who’s targeting whom, the tactics they’re using, and the countermeasures in play? Keep reading—this recap has all the details.

⚡ Threat of the Week: Turla Hackers Compromise Pakistani Hacker Network

Picture this: one hacking group infiltrates another’s covert operations to launch their own attacks. That’s the scenario unfolding as the Russia-linked Turla group has been leveraging the infrastructure of a Pakistani hacking team, Storm-0156, since December 2022. By breaching their servers, Turla is now spying on governmental and military entities in Afghanistan and India.

Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: December 2 – 8, 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, recent developments have painted a picture reminiscent of a high-stakes espionage narrative. Cybercriminals have escalated their tactics, infiltrating not only vulnerable systems but also each other’s operations, while defenders are stepping up their efforts against emerging…

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🔒 Weekly Cybersecurity Recap: Key Threats, Tools, and Strategies (Dec 2 – 8)

Dec 09, 2024

Cyber Threats / Weekly Overview

This week’s cybersecurity landscape reads like a thrilling spy film. Hackers are infiltrating rival operations, stealthy malware lurks in widely-used software, and AI-driven scams are outsmarting even the brightest minds. Meanwhile, defenders are dismantling illicit online markets and shutting down dubious chat rooms, while major corporations scramble to patch vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. Curious about who’s targeting whom, the tactics they’re using, and the countermeasures in play? Keep reading—this recap has all the details.

⚡ Threat of the Week: Turla Hackers Compromise Pakistani Hacker Network

Picture this: one hacking group infiltrates another’s covert operations to launch their own attacks. That’s the scenario unfolding as the Russia-linked Turla group has been leveraging the infrastructure of a Pakistani hacking team, Storm-0156, since December 2022. By breaching their servers, Turla is now spying on governmental and military entities in Afghanistan and India.