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22-Year-Old Arrested for Hacking Water System and Putting Lives at Risk

A 22-year-old resident of Ellsworth County, Kansas, faces serious allegations after being indicted for unauthorized access to a public water facility’s computer system. This breach potentially endangered the safety and well-being of the community’s residents. The individual, identified as Wyatt A. Travnichek, has been charged with tampering with the public…

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Hackers Take Advantage of Unpatched VPNs to Deploy Ransomware on Industrial Systems

Security experts have raised alarms regarding a series of targeted attacks aimed at unpatched Fortinet VPN devices, impacting industrial enterprises across Europe. These assaults are believed to have facilitated the deployment of a new ransomware variant known as “Cring” within corporate infrastructures. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky,…

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Somalia’s Security Minister Dismisses Senior Immigration Official Following Significant E-Visa Data Breach

Cybersecurity Breach in Somalia Compromises E-Visa System, Key Official Dismissed MOGADISHU – In a significant cybersecurity incident, Somalia’s Security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartag, announced the dismissal of Mohamed Kasim, the deputy director of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, following a breach of the nation’s e-visa system. This breach has…

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US Agencies and FireEye Compromised via SolarWinds Software Vulnerability

In a significant cybersecurity breach, state-sponsored actors allegedly associated with Russia have targeted prominent U.S. agencies, including the Treasury and the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This sophisticated cyber espionage campaign has involved the monitoring of internal email communications, exposing vulnerabilities in national cybersecurity. Reports from…

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Pentera’s 2024 Report Uncovers Hundreds of Weekly Security Events, Emphasizing the Importance of Continuous Validation

markdown Cybersecurity Breaches Continue to Rise Despite Increased Protections In an alarming trend, recent findings indicate that over 51% of organizations have fallen victim to cyberattacks in the past two years. Despite deploying an average of 53 distinct security solutions, the effectiveness of these measures remains questionable. These insights are…

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AI Tool Led the Majority of Cyberattacks, According to Anthropic

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Claude Autonomously Conducted 90% of Intrusion Tasks in China-Linked Cyber Campaign Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group leveraged the Claude AI model to significantly automate a…

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The Retail Industry Requires a Cybersecurity Talent Development Hub

The retail sector is increasingly under siege from cybercriminals, facing breaches at an alarming rate that surpasses many other industries. High-profile brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior have recently been victims of these attacks, which may have cost them collectively over $25 million. Additionally, cybersecurity experts at Google have…

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Deepwatch and Axonius Implement Significant Layoffs Amid AI Growth

MDR and Asset Management Startups Lay Off Significant Portions of Workforce Michael Novinson • November 13, 2025 In a notable trend within the cybersecurity sector, two late-stage startups have announced sweeping layoffs this month, reportedly eliminating double-digit percentages of their employees. These reductions come amidst ongoing economic challenges and a…

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Utilizing Breached Password Detection Services to Safeguard Against Cyberattacks

Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Breached Password Protection Enhancing password policies is crucial for organizations aiming to fortify their cybersecurity framework. Recent trends have shown that cybercriminals increasingly exploit compromised accounts to breach business-critical environments, posing significant financial and operational risks. This method of account compromise is alarmingly effective and requires far…

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