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Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Assessing Threats and Recommending Recovery Solutions

On Thanksgiving Day 2023, as many Americans celebrated, hospitals across the nation faced significant disruptions due to a major ransomware attack affecting facilities in three states. During this incident, critical systems faltered, emergency services were rerouted, and patient care was notably compromised. This incident highlights that cyber threats are not…

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Google Alerts Executives About Oracle Breach Extortion Concerns

Google has sounded the alarm over a recent surge in extortion emails targeting executives from a variety of organizations. These communications, reportedly orchestrated by the infamous Clop ransomware gang, allege that the attackers have compromised sensitive data from the Oracle E-Business Suite applications used by their victims. The demands are…

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Cloud Security for Lending Platforms: Misconfigurations Exposing PII

Surge in Cloud Adoption Alongside Data Exposure Concerns Recent developments indicate a significant uptick in both cloud adoption and the associated risk of data exposures. A comprehensive report on cloud security reveals that a staggering 95% of organizations have encountered cloud-related security breaches within an 18-month span. Alarmingly, 92% of…

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Unico Acquires OwnID to Enhance Passkey Authentication Offerings

Identity & Access Management, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication, Security Operations Unico Acquires OwnID to Enhance Passkey Authentication Integrated with Facial Recognition Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 24, 2025 Marcelo Zanelatto, Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, Unico (Image: Unico) Unico has acquired OwnID, a startup specializing in passwordless authentication, led by…

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Moxa Releases Patch for Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in PT Switches

Moxa, a Taiwanese technology company, has released a crucial security update aimed at resolving an authentication bypass vulnerability that affects its PT series switches. This flaw allows malicious actors to circumvent authentication, posing significant risks to network security. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-12297, and it has received a critical…

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Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Allianz Following Data Breach

Recent Allianz Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of 1.4 Million Individuals A significant data breach has occurred at Allianz Life, potentially impacting the personal information of approximately 1.4 million individuals. This security incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the handling of sensitive data across organizations, particularly those that utilize customer relationship…

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Amazon Disrupts Russian APT29 Watering Hole Attack Targeting Microsoft Authentication

Amazon has effectively thwarted a watering hole campaign orchestrated by the Russian APT29, known as Midnight Blizzard, which exploited compromised websites to undermine Microsoft authentication through malicious redirects. The incident came to light when Amazon’s security team discerned new activities from APT29, a threat group correlated with Russia’s Foreign Intelligence…

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Navigating the Personal Data Protection Act: Steps to Take in the Event of a Data Breach

KUALA LUMPUR, August 28 — In an era rife with phishing attempts, relentless spam, and the looming threat of scams, safeguarding personal data has become more vital than ever. This necessity underscores the purpose of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), designed to shield individuals from the misuse of…

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