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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

Thu, 29th May 2025
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LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
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Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
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Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
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AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.
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Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
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Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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The Laboratory Services Cooperative has suffered a data breach exposing sensitive info of 1.6 million people across 35 states, highlighting risks in healthcare.
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AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.
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Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.