Democratic groups sue to block Trump administration’s elections order
The Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its elections executive order, arguing the president lacks...
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Identity lapses ensnared organizations at scale in 2024
Cybercriminals predominantly relied on weaknesses in identity controls to afflict organizations in 2024, with valid accounts being the main way...
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ReliaQuest secures $500 Million in funding, boosting AI-driven cybersecurity operations
U.S.-based cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest has secured a significant funding boost with a new investment round totaling over $500 million, elevating...
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DOJ charges hacker for 2021 Texas GOP website defacement
The Department of Justice unsealed charges against Canadian citizen Aubrey Cottle, a hacker who goes by the handle “Kirtaner,” for...
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The North Korea worker problem is bigger than you think
North Korean nationals have infiltrated businesses across the globe with a more expansive level of organization and deep-rooted access than...
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Trump’s ‘preparedness’ executive order would shift cyber defense burden where it doesn’t belong, experts say
Many cyber experts are panning a new Trump administration executive order that would shift more responsibilities for responding to cyberattacks...
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Democratic FTC Commissioners file lawsuit against Trump over attempted firings
Democratic commissioners on the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying his administration’s attempts...
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Browser extension sales, updates pose hidden threat to enterprises
Sometimes the simplest pieces of software can cause the most complex security headaches for organizations. Browser extensions, which can be...
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Canadian citizen allegedly involved in Snowflake attacks consents to extradition to US
A Canadian citizen is one step closer to standing trial in the United States for his alleged involvement in a...
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As 23andMe declares bankruptcy, privacy advocates sound alarm about DNA data
Genetic testing business 23andMe filed for bankruptcy Sunday, amplifying fears from privacy advocates that the DNA records and personal information...
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Researchers raise alarm about critical Next.js vulnerability
Researchers warn that attackers could exploit a recently discovered critical vulnerability in the open-source JavaScript framework Next.js to bypass authorization...
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Privacy-boosting tech could prevent breaches, data misuse with government aid, report says
Governments should prioritize the use of privacy-boosting technologies like encryption, de-identification and hashing to prevent breaches and data misuse, a...
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