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How can Alberta schools improve cybersecurity after a major breach?

Alberta’s privacy commissioner has urged schools to enhance their cybersecurity measures following a significant breach last year that exposed sensitive information of hundreds of thousands...

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Are Exchange Servers Facing Imminent Security Threats?

James Smith1 month ago

by James Smith1 month ago07

Microsoft Exchange Servers continue to be a significant target for cyber threats, with recent advisories from U.S. government agencies highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities. The National Security...

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Were 183 Million Gmail Passwords Stolen?

Emily Brown2 months ago

by Emily Brown2 months ago07

A significant cybersecurity breach has exposed the passwords and personal data of over 183 million Gmail users, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced online security...

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Has SonicWall’s Cloud Backup Been Breached?

David Jones2 months ago

by David Jones2 months ago011

On Friday, October 10th, SonicWall announced a significant security breach impacting all users of its MySonicWall cloud backup service. The breach allowed attackers to access...

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Why Did Homeland Security Fire FEMA’s IT Department Over Cybersecurity Issues?

Emily Brown4 months ago

by Emily Brown4 months ago016

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has dismissed 24 members of FEMA’s IT department, including the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, due to...

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Was a cybersecurity breach discovered at FEMA by a US government audit?

Emily Brown4 months ago

by Emily Brown4 months ago013

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, leading to unauthorized access to its internal networks....

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Is West Chester facing another cybersecurity threat?

Jessica Williams4 months ago

by Jessica Williams4 months ago012

West Chester Township has reported a potential cybersecurity breach, marking the second attack by the same malicious hacking group in a month. The township’s central...

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Is a SonicWall VPN Zero-Day Vulnerability Being Actively Exploited?

James Smith4 months ago

by James Smith4 months ago023

A critical vulnerability in SonicWall VPNs is currently being exploited in zero-day attacks, leading to an urgent advisory from the network security vendor. Attackers are...

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Are SonicWall firewalls being exploited through a zero-day vulnerability in ransomware attacks?

Jessica Williams4 months ago

by Jessica Williams4 months ago016

Since mid-July 2025, SonicWall firewalls have been targeted by attackers using the Akira ransomware, potentially exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. Despite multi-factor authentication being enabled, compromised...

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Is Akira Ransomware Exploiting a New Vulnerability in SonicWall Devices?

Michael Johnson5 months ago

by Michael Johnson5 months ago021

In recent developments, there has been a marked increase in ransomware attacks targeting SonicWall firewall devices, with the Akira ransomware group at the forefront. These...

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Why didn’t insurance cover Hamilton’s $5M cyberattack claims?

Emily Brown5 months ago

by Emily Brown5 months ago016

The City of Hamilton faced a significant cybersecurity breach in February 2024, as a ransomware attack crippled nearly all municipal services. A major factor identified...

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Will Bursa Malaysia introduce new cybersecurity guidelines by October?

James Smith5 months ago

by James Smith5 months ago021

Bursa Malaysia is set to introduce new cybersecurity recommendations by late September or early October, following a significant breach on April 24 that involved unauthorized...

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Are businesses and governments at risk from a critical server software attack?

Michael Johnson5 months ago

by Michael Johnson5 months ago026

In July 2025, a significant security alert was issued regarding a sophisticated cyberattack targeting Microsoft server software. This attack exploits previously unknown vulnerabilities in Microsoft...

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Is your SharePoint server at risk from a critical zero-day flaw?

Michael Johnson5 months ago

by Michael Johnson5 months ago020

A critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-53770, in Microsoft SharePoint Server is actively being exploited, posing a significant security threat to organisations using on-premises SharePoint environments. The...

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Why Was Infosys McCamish Fined for a Cybersecurity Breach?

Emily Brown5 months ago

by Emily Brown5 months ago024

Infosys McCamish Systems LLC, a subsidiary of the Indian IT giant Infosys Ltd based in the U.S., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of...

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Has CoinMarketCap Successfully Eliminated a Rogue Wallet Scam?

Jessica Williams6 months ago

by Jessica Williams6 months ago024

CoinMarketCap recently faced a security threat when a fake popup appeared on its website, urging users to “Verify Wallet.” This incident raised concerns about potential...