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Cloud Misconfigurations: The Overlooked Danger to Data Security

Alarmingly, recent studies indicate that a staggering 98.6% of organizations are grappling with significant misconfigurations in their cloud environments. This oversight poses serious threats to both data security and infrastructure integrity. As enterprises rapidly transition to cloud platforms, these small yet critical configuration errors have become the predominant cause of…

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Major Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Passwords from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Others

JuSun/Getty Images A significant data breach has surfaced, exposing millions of sensitive user credentials, a discovery that raises alarm bells across cybersecurity circles. According to cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler, a recently published report reveals an online database that contains over 184 million unique account credentials. This trove of data includes…

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Survey Reports Third-Party Vendors Account for 41.8% of Fintech Data Breaches

A new report highlights the considerable cybersecurity threat posed by third-party breaches to fintech companies. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Recent analysis from SecurityScorecard reveals that 41.8% of data breaches affecting prominent fintech organizations can be traced back to third-party vendors. This alarming statistic is part of the 2025 sector report, which…

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Addressing Insider Threats and Zombie Accounts During Workforce and Contract Transitions

In a distressing incident that highlights the exposed vulnerabilities within organizations, a recent leak of Twitter data disclosed personal information from approximately 2.8 billion users. This event, suspected to be an insider breach, underscores the pressing security threats associated with insider access. As companies confront significant layoffs and contractor terminations,…

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89 Million Steam Accounts Breached: Update Your Password Immediately

Massive Data Breach Exposes 89 Million Steam Accounts In a significant cybersecurity incident, details from approximately 89 million Steam accounts have reportedly been compromised. According to a recent analysis by cybersecurity firm Underdark, this sensitive information, which includes one-time passwords and phone numbers, is being offered for sale on the…

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