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Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of 364,333 Americans – Social Security Numbers and Names Compromised by Data Giant

In a significant cybersecurity breach recently reported, sensitive personal and financial information of approximately 364,333 individuals has been compromised. The incident involves LexisNexis Risk Solutions (LNRS), a prominent data broker based in Georgia, which disclosed the breach in a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General. According to…

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Exciting Highlights from Infosecurity Europe 2025 in London

Events, Infosecurity Europe Conference Ransomware, Quantum Computing, Geopolitics, GenAI, and More on the Agenda Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 30, 2025 London’s Excel Exhibition Centre. (Image: Mathew Schwartz/ISMG) This June, Infosecurity Europe brings together cybersecurity experts at London’s Excel Exhibition Centre for a comprehensive exploration of pressing topics. Spanning…

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Victoria’s Secret US Website Reinstated Following Security Breach

Victoria’s Secret has experienced a significant disruption to its online and in-store operations following a security incident. Customers are advised to stay informed about the company’s efforts to resume normal services. Victoria’s Secret temporarily suspended its U.S. website alongside certain in-store activities for three days due to an undisclosed security…

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Facebook Caught in Massive Alleged Data Breach: 1.2 Billion Accounts Compromised

Massive Data Breach Allegedly Affects 1.2 Billion Facebook Accounts A hacker known as ByteBreaker has emerged on underground forums, alleging the theft of data from 1.2 billion Facebook accounts. Although Facebook has yet to confirm this breach, the hacker is reportedly offering access to an extensive cache of personal user…

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Report Reveals Over Half of Leading Oil and Gas Companies Experienced Data Breaches in the Last 30 Days

A recent analysis conducted by Cybernews Business Digital Index (BDI) has unveiled critical cybersecurity deficiencies among the world’s leading oil and gas companies. Alarmingly, 69% of these corporations received grades of D or F, highlighting significant vulnerabilities across their cybersecurity measures. Moreover, over half of the firms faced at least…

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Major Data Breach Affects 210,140 Americans: Stolen Names, Social Security Numbers, and Financial Records Exposed

A significant cybersecurity incident has been uncovered, compromising the sensitive personal and financial details of hundreds of thousands of individuals in the United States. The breach, disclosed in a recent filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, involves Harbin Clinic, a healthcare organization based in Georgia, revealing that…

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