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  • Slashdot: Dead Google Apps Domains Can Be Compromised By New Owners

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/01/15/2031225/dead-google-apps-domains-can-be-compromised-by-new-owners?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Dead Google Apps Domains Can Be Compromised By New Owners Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights a critical security vulnerability regarding the improper management of Google Workspace accounts by defunct startups, leading to potential unauthorized access to sensitive information once the domains are resold.…

  • Cloud Blog: Get started with Google Cloud’s built-in tokenization for sensitive data protection

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/get-started-with-built-in-tokenization-for-sensitive-data-protection/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Get started with Google Cloud’s built-in tokenization for sensitive data protection Feedly Summary: In many industries including finance and healthcare, sensitive data such as payment card numbers and government identification numbers need to be secured before they can be used and shared. A common approach is applying tokenization…

  • Slashdot: PowerSchool Data Breach Victims Say Hackers Stole ‘All’ Historical Student and Teacher Data

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/15/1456240/powerschool-data-breach-victims-say-hackers-stole-all-historical-student-and-teacher-data?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: PowerSchool Data Breach Victims Say Hackers Stole ‘All’ Historical Student and Teacher Data Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The recent cyberattack on PowerSchool, an edtech provider used by U.S. school districts, has compromised a significant amount of personal data for students and teachers. This incident highlights…

  • Alerts: Ivanti Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

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    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/01/14/ivanti-releases-security-updates-multiple-products Source: Alerts Title: Ivanti Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products Feedly Summary: Ivanti released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Ivanti Avalanche, Ivanti Application Control Engine, and Ivanti EPM.  CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following Ivanti security advisories and apply the necessary guidance and updates: Ivanti Avalanche Ivanti Application…

  • The Cloudflare Blog: Demonstrating reduction of vulnerability classes: a key step in CISA’s “Secure by Design” pledge

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    Source URL: https://blog.cloudflare.com/cisa-pledge-commitment-reducing-vulnerability/ Source: The Cloudflare Blog Title: Demonstrating reduction of vulnerability classes: a key step in CISA’s “Secure by Design” pledge Feedly Summary: Cloudflare strengthens its commitment to cybersecurity by joining CISA’s “Secure by Design" pledge. In line with this, we’re reducing the prevalence of vulnerability classes across our products. AI Summary and Description:…

  • The Register: Snyk appears to deploy ‘malicious’ packages targeting Cursor for unknown reason

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/14/snyk_npm_deployment_removed/ Source: The Register Title: Snyk appears to deploy ‘malicious’ packages targeting Cursor for unknown reason Feedly Summary: Packages removed, vendor said to have apologized to AI code editor as onlookers say it could have been a test Developer security company Snyk is at the center of allegations concerning the possible targeting or…

  • CSA: What Are the Top Cybersecurity Threats of 2025?

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    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2025/01/14/the-emerging-cybersecurity-threats-in-2025-what-you-can-do-to-stay-ahead Source: CSA Title: What Are the Top Cybersecurity Threats of 2025? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text outlines the top 10 emerging cybersecurity threats anticipated for 2025, emphasizing the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the necessity for organizations to adopt proactive security measures. Key threats include sophisticated ransomware,…

  • The Register: Nominet probes network intrusion linked to Ivanti zero-day exploit

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/13/nominet_ivanti_zero_day/ Source: The Register Title: Nominet probes network intrusion linked to Ivanti zero-day exploit Feedly Summary: Unauthorized activity detected, but no backdoors found UK domain registrar Nominet is investigating a potential intrusion into its network related to the latest Ivanti zero-day exploits.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Nominet, the UK domain registrar,…

  • The Register: Chinese cyber-spies peek over shoulder of officials probing real-estate deals near American military bases

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/10/china_treasury_foreign_investment/ Source: The Register Title: Chinese cyber-spies peek over shoulder of officials probing real-estate deals near American military bases Feedly Summary: Gee, wonder why Beijing is so keen on the – checks notes – Committee on Foreign Investment in the US Chinese cyber-spies who broke into the US Treasury Department also stole documents…

  • Wired: Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/2024-dnc-cell-site-simulator-phone-surveillance/ Source: Wired Title: Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC Feedly Summary: Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in its range. AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:**…