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DaVita Data Breach Exposes Over One Million Individuals’ Personal and Medical Information
The DaVita data breach has exposed the personal and medical information of more than one million individuals, prompting lawsuits, service disruptions, and heightened cybersecurity concerns across the healthcare sector.
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Cybersecurity Considerations for Remote Work Environments
Remote work progressively rose for decades, as online jobs replaced those that can only be supervised in person and the tech revolution enabled most office work to be carried out remotely. People prefer the flexibility and convenience of working remotely, but it brings drawbacks for employers, mainly increased remote work cybersecurity risks.
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Leaked Credentials of New Zealand Employees Listed for Sale on Dark Web
A recent cybersecurity breach has exposed the leaked credentials of New Zealand employees, with the stolen data now listed for sale on dark web forums. The incident affects multiple sectors and raises serious concerns about data protection, identity theft, and cybercrime in the country. Authorities are urging swift action to secure compromised accounts and prevent further exploitation.
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Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats
Fundamental facilities and systems that serve as the backbone for a nation's economy, security, and health are known as critical infrastructure. These include sectors such as energy, water systems, natural resources, aviation, and food and agriculture systems.
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Pi-hole Data Breach Exposes Nearly 30,000 Donor Emails via WordPress Plugin Flaw
The Pi-hole data breach in July 2025 exposed nearly 30,000 donor names and email addresses due to a vulnerability in the GiveWP WordPress plugin. While Pi-hole’s ad-blocking software remained secure, the incident raised concerns over third-party plugin security. The breach was quickly addressed, with Pi-hole publishing a post-mortem and submitting the data to Have I Been Pwned to alert affected donors.
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Employ artificial intelligence to identify and respond to data leaks
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cybersecurity by enabling faster detection and response to data leaks. Through advanced machine learning, AI systems can identify unusual activity, monitor sensitive data, and trigger real-time alerts. This proactive approach helps minimize damage, reduce response time, and enhance overall data protection. Organizations using AI gain a critical edge in preventing and managing potential breaches effectively.
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Cybersecurity Breach in St. Paul Disrupts City Services, Prompts National Guard Response
The St. Paul cyberattack has paralyzed city systems, prompting the deployment of the National Guard’s Cyber Protection Team. Officials are working to restore services and investigate the cause, as the incident exposes critical weaknesses in municipal cybersecurity infrastructure.
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Allianz Life Data Breach Exposes Over 1.4 Million Customers' Personal Information
Over 1.4 million Allianz Life customers are at risk after a major data breach hit the company’s third-party system. Personal information, including Social Security numbers, was exposed.
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Tea App Data Breach Exposes 72,000 Sensitive Images in Major Privacy Scandal
The Tea app data breach compromised over 72,000 sensitive user images, including verification selfies and government-issued IDs. This major security lapse has raised serious concerns about data protection on women-centered platforms and sparked legal and cybersecurity investigations.
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Securing third-party vendors to prevent supply chain cyberattacks
As businesses grow more dependent on third-party vendors, the risk of supply chain cyberattacks becomes increasingly critical. This article explores how a single vulnerable partner can open the door to major breaches, data loss, and operational disruption, underscoring the urgent need for strong vendor risk management.
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