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Windows Hello Vulnerability Allows Attackers To Bypass Biometric Authentication Using Spoofed Images

August 2, 2021

Researcher discovered a Microsoft Windows Hello vulnerability allowing an attacker to bypass biometric authentication using images recreated from the target's face.

Hand using tablet with Google Gmail app showing passwords stolen in alleged data breach

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Were 183 Million Gmail Passwords Stolen? Google Responds to Claims of Data Breach

October 29, 2025

Google issued an explanatory series of posts on X outlining that there were no new passwords stolen, and that any legitimate credentials came from an assortment of prior data breaches stretching back years that have been circulating on underground forums. Much of the collection was built via infostealer malware.

Night view of MGM building showing cloud misconfiguration being the likeliest cause of MGM hotel leaks

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Cloud Misconfiguration Likeliest Cause of MGM Hotel Leaks

March 3, 2020

Based on new reports, last year’s MGM Resorts breach exposed personal data of more than 10.6 million guests with cloud misconfiguration suggested to be the likeliest cause.

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More and More Companies Turn to Cyber Insurance, Report Reveals

April 8, 2020

Marsh report shows that companies purchasing cyber insurance in 2019 more than doubled since 2014 as more and more companies are recognizing cyber threats as a critical business risk.

Computer chip showing security flaw exposing encryption keys on Intel chips

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High Severity Security Flaw in Intel CPUs Allows Attackers to Access Encryption Keys and Bypass TPM, BitLocker, and DRM

December 3, 2021

Security flaw exposes the firmware encryption key allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on Intel Management Engine and access TPM, BitLocker, and EPID encryption keys.

Hacker working on laptop showing cyber attack on water utility

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Cyber Attack Hits the Largest US Public Water Utility

October 16, 2024

A cyber attack struck American Water, the largest US publicly traded water utility, forcing the facility to shut down some systems, including the MyWater customer portal.

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Suspected Ransomware Cyber Attack Disrupts Expeditors International’s Logistics Operations Worldwide

March 1, 2022

Expeditors International of shut down its operating systems worldwide, limiting its logistics operations after a cyber attack suspected to be a ransomware incident.

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Proposal to Link India’s Aadhar National Identification System to Election System Raises Voter ID, Privacy Concerns

December 31, 2021

Recent amendment to India's election laws enables the government to link the Aadhar national identification system to voter rolls, raising worries that voter ID may be used for privacy invasion.

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Proposed Data Privacy Act for Washington State Could Be a Game-Changer

February 28, 2019

Washington State is now considering a comprehensive data privacy act that would protect the personal information of its citizens, making Washington only the second state in America to adopt a comprehensive data privacy law.

Man working on code showing secure software development and software supply chain security

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Federal Vendors Given a Year to Craft SBOM To Guarantee Secure Software Development and Improve Software Supply Chain Security

September 22, 2022

The government is addressing software supply chain security with new requirements. The OMB has issued a new memorandum that sets a year-long framework for vendors to provide assurances of secure software development.

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Windows Hello Vulnerability Allows Attackers To Bypass Biometric Authentication Using Spoofed Images

Were 183 Million Gmail Passwords Stolen? Google Responds to Claims of Data Breach

More and More Companies Turn to Cyber Insurance, Report Reveals

High Severity Security Flaw in Intel CPUs Allows Attackers to Access Encryption Keys and Bypass TPM, BitLocker, and DRM

Cyber Attack Hits the Largest US Public Water Utility

Suspected Ransomware Cyber Attack Disrupts Expeditors International’s Logistics Operations Worldwide

Proposal to Link India’s Aadhar National Identification System to Election System Raises Voter ID, Privacy Concerns

Proposed Data Privacy Act for Washington State Could Be a Game-Changer

Federal Vendors Given a Year to Craft SBOM To Guarantee Secure Software Development and Improve Software Supply Chain Security

Self-Propagating Malware ChainDrop Hits Over 400 NPM Packages in Massive Supply Chain Attack

Russian Hackers Exploit Hotel Wi-Fi Networks to Compromise Microsoft 365 Accounts

Claude’s Great Escape: Anthropic AI Models Join OpenAI Agents in Hacking Their Way Out of Sandboxes

Leak of Microsoft Meeting Documents Indicates Company Is Struggling to Keep Up With Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered by Mythos