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FBI Sounds the Alarm: Cybercriminals Are Scamming Americans Through Fake Toll Texts

FBI Sounds the Alarm: Cybercriminals Are Scamming Americans Through Fake Toll Texts If you get a text about unpaid tolls—DELETE IT IMMEDIATELY. The FBI warns that a viral scam is sweeping the U.S., and cybercriminals are behind it. A Dangerous Text Scam is Spreading There’s a new cyber scam sweeping across America, and the FBI […]

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The Rise of Data Breaches: Is Your Personal Information Already in the Wrong Hands?

The Rise of Data Breaches: Is Your Personal Information Already in the Wrong Hands? Hackers Are Stealing Identities Faster Than Ever—Here’s How to Fight Back Your Data Might Already Be Stolen. Here’s What to Do Next. Imagine waking up to an email from your bank: “Suspicious activity detected.” You check your account—thousands gone. Your name, […]

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Data Centers Under Siege: Defending the Digital Vaults of the Modern World

Data Centers Under Siege: Defending the Digital Vaults of the Modern World The Blueprint for Defying Cyber Attacks and Natural Disasters Hackers don’t break in through windows—they slip in through the front door you thought was secure. Data centers are the nerve centers of the digital world, storing and processing the data that keeps economies […]

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Trump Team Eyes Tougher Cyber Tactics

Trump Team Eyes Tougher Cyber Tactics Waltz: Hackers “Must Feel Consequences” as 2025 Looms On Sunday, Representative Mike Waltz—President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming pick for national security adviser—signaled a major shift in U.S. cyber policy. Two days after his appearance on CBS’s Face the Nation, the message still reverberates through Washington: No more hunkering down. No […]

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Krispy Kreme Cyberattack: A Sticky Situation with Lessons for Every Business

Krispy Kreme Cyberattack: A Sticky Situation with Lessons for Every Business How a Cyber Breach Is Disrupting an Iconic Doughnut Chain—and What Your Company Can Learn From It No one expects a cyberattack to disrupt their morning doughnut order—but for Krispy Kreme, the consequences of a November 2024 breach are much more than a minor […]

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Report: 65% of Employees Are Breaking Cybersecurity Rules—Opening the Door to Catastrophic Breaches

Report: 65% of Employees Are Breaking Cybersecurity Rules—Opening the Door to Catastrophic Breaches Reused passwords, skipped patches, and shared secrets— how they’re putting your company at risk A new study reveals that two-thirds of employees are ignoring security protocols, turning your cybersecurity into Swiss cheese. A recent survey by CyberArk uncovered a startling reality: 65% […]

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The Intensifying “Salt Typhoon” Hacks: Is Your Data Safe?

The Intensifying “Salt Typhoon” Hacks: Is Your Data Safe? A Massive Telecom Espionage Campaign Is Unfolding—Here’s What You Need to Know A sweeping cyberattack has infiltrated U.S. telecom networks, and the fallout could affect millions. What Happened? “Salt Typhoon” is the codename for a suspected espionage operation allegedly linked to China, according to U.S. officials. […]

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7 Cybersecurity Wins to Be Proud of This Thanksgiving

7 Cybersecurity Wins to Be Proud of This Thanksgiving “Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” – Vince Lombardi Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, stuffing, and sidestepping awkward political debates. For CISOs, CEOs, and IT leaders, it’s also a moment to […]

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Resilience is the New Hack-Proof: The Only Way to Outsmart Cybercriminals

Resilience is the New Hack-Proof: The Only Way to Outsmart Cybercriminals 5 Game-Changing Strategies to Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats The digital world isn’t just a playground—it’s a battlefield. If you want to survive—and thrive—you need more than just cybersecurity. You need cyber resilience. A groundbreaking report from the World Economic Forum and the University […]

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