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Tracelo Data Breach: 1.4 Million Records Exposed

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This breach, orchestrated by a hacker known as “Satanic,” highlights the vulnerability of even seemingly secure online platforms. The leaked data, which includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location data, poses significant risks to the affected individuals. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Mishing Is the New Phishing — And It’s More Dangerous

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As businesses rely more on mobile devices for authentication and communication, these evolving threats are slipping past conventional security defenses, putting corporate networks at greater risk. Mishing exploits gaps in conventional defenses, targeting employees where they are most vulnerable on their phones.

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WordPress To Require Two-Factor Authentication for Plugin Developers

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WordPress is introducing mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for all plugin and theme developers to tackle rising security threats, effective October 1, 2024. This move supports the platform’s security by preventing unauthorized access to developer accounts and protecting millions of websites from potential supply-chain attacks​.

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2.9 Billion Records Exposed in NPD Breach: How to Stay Safe

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A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach?

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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

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Availability & Reliability Cloud storage service outages affect business operations and hinder access to crucial data. Downtime limits incident response, increases the risk of data breaches, and can be used as leverage for DDoS attacks. Regular reviews, enhanced analytics, and incident response methods improve security.

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VulnRecap 2/26/24 – VMWare, Apple, ScreenConnect Face Risks

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Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. and the Windows service (VMware Plug-in Service).

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IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS Security: Which Is Most Secure?

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Data privacy is managed by the SaaS provider, with users regulating access to their data within the application. Authentication Users are responsible for implementing robust authentication mechanisms for access to the infrastructure. What Is IaaS Security?