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Windows BitLocker Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Bypass Security Feature 2025-10-16 06:42 Cyber Security News Microsoft has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in its Windows BitLocker encryption feature, allowing attackers with physical access to bypass security protections and access encrypted data. Released on October 14, 2025, as part of the latest Patch …
Deputy Chair Margaret Cole - Remarks to the FSC Innovation in Retirement conference 2025-10-16 06:17 The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority It’s a pleasure to be here and to have this opportunity to discuss APRA’s priorities for superannuation as the industry transitions to the retirement phase. This is one of my first public speaking engagements since the announcement of my decision to leave …
Festival of the Phishes is back 2025-10-16 06:01 The Orion - California The Division of Information Technology will host the third annual cybersecurity awareness carnival, “Festival of the Phishes,” on Thursday. Students, faculty and staff will come together to generate discussion of online risk, cyber threats and to enjoy the …
Younger employees leave door open for cyber crooks 2025-10-16 05:41 Insurance News Young workers, usually regarded as the most tech-savvy, have the greatest vulnerability to cybercrime, research shows. They are more likely than older people to take shortcuts on basic security, delay updates, reuse passwords or click on phishing links, a …
How to Choose a Reliable VPN for Online Privacy in 2025 2025-10-16 05:19 International Business Times Introduction The internet touches nearly every part of life—from banking and healthcare to remote work and entertainment. That convenience comes with a cost: constant data collection, surveillance, and tracking. Internet service providers, advertising …
Multi-factor authentication expels fake student bots 2025-10-16 05:01 PCC Courier - California Share: At educational institutions bots have been an issue plaguing schools for many years and Pasadena City College is no different. Yet, recent information from PCC administration and staff have revealed that the problem has practically been solved. This …
Halborn and VerifiedX Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Layer 1 Blockchain Security and Audit Integrity 2025-10-16 04:55 BeInCrypto The VerifiedX (VFX) Network the people’s network, a fully decentralized and deflationary layer 1 blockchain and Halborn, the award-winning blockchain cybersecurity firm, have announced a strategic partnership focused on strengthening the core security, …
Ohio State to retire password change, ushering in new passphrase policy 2025-10-16 04:36 The Lantern - Ohio An Ohio State login screen. Credit: Daniel Bush | Campus Photo Editor The 180-day password change is being removed for Ohio State users as the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation announced the switch from passwords to passphrases. Rob Lowden, vice …
Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness 2025-10-16 04:31 SecurityBrief New research highlights a growing divide between cybersecurity awareness and actual workplace behaviour, with recent findings suggesting increasing risk for organisations in Australia, New Zealand, and globally. Survey findings According to Arctic Wolf…
Public wi-fi a major cause of hacking, consumer affairs authorities warn 2025-10-16 04:23 ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) The first time Perth man Casey Grogan, who runs a media and videography business from home, knew that he had a major issue with internet security was when a client contacted him about a strange email he'd received. "I had a client who was in …
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025-10-16 03:58 Fluvanna Review - Virginia By Page H. Gifford Correspondent The more we are online, the more we surf the net, the chances of getting scammed increase. All online activity leaves a trace. Scammers continue to find more sophisticated and complex ways to obtain personal and financial …
Thousands of civil servants’ passwords exposed since early 2024, report says 2025-10-16 03:41 FedScoop - Washington D.C. A new report from the password management company NordPass is challenging the idea that federal institutions are more secure than local governments against cybersecurity threats. The study, conducted by NordPass and threat exposure management platform …
Experts warn of AI and quantum-powered cyber threat 2025-10-16 03:14 The National News People and small businesses face the stark reality of a rising cybersecurity threat from AI-adept criminals, experts at an event in Dubai have said. The Gulf in particular is a growing target as the world's wealth flows in, and with it, the crosshairs …
Hacker hijacks airport speakers, blasts anti-Trump and other political messages 2025-10-16 03:05 Fox News Video appears to show the PA system at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania blasting "Free, free Palestine" and other messages after it was hacked. (Credit: P@lalalalarissaaa via Storyful) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! …
Consumer Handbook: Cybersecurity Awareness 2025-10-16 02:40 KRCU - Missouri Cybercrime poses a big threat to businesses. According to Netwrix's 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report, 51% of responding businesses surveyed experienced a security incident in the past 12 months, with 75% reporting financial damage due to attacks. Other …
SimonMed discloses 1.27M-record healthcare data breach 2025-10-16 02:15 mHealthIntelligence SimonMed Imaging, an Arizona-based radiology practice, reported a January 2025 healthcare data breach stemming from a cyberattack that impacted 1.27 million individuals. The Medusa ransomware group claimed responsibility for the hack. SimonMed provides …
New York Hospitals Are Facing Tougher Cyber Rules Than HIPAA 2025-10-16 00:36 Bank Information Security - New Jersey State cybersecurity regulations that apply to some hospitals in New York state go well compliance under the federal HIPAA security rule, posing expanded data governance challenges for providers, said Matthew Bernstein of consulting firm Bernstein Data. New …
Fresh Phishing Kit Innovation: Automated ClickFix Attacks 2025-10-16 00:01 Bank Information Security - New Jersey Cybercrime as-a-service , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Latest Toolkits Target Microsoft 365 Credentials, Offer Easy-to-Deploy Lures Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 15, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In Hollywood, hackers often get portrayed …
Fingerprint Report: 41% of Fraud Attacks Now AI-Powered, Costing Companies Up to $1M Per Year 2025-10-16 00:01 SecurityInfoWatch.com CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fingerprint, a leader in device intelligence for fraud prevention and returning user experience optimization, today released its State of AI Fraud and Privacy Report, revealing a dual crisis facing organizations as AI-powered …
When is a penetration test not a penetration test? 2025-10-15 23:59 SC Magazine If your goal is to truly reduce risk – not just check a box – then adopting a more flexible, long-term penetration testing strategy is essential. Web applications remain the top attack vector for breaches according to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach …
US Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Hacks After Cyber Firm F5 Breach 2025-10-15 23:41 Claims Journal The cybersecurity company F5 Inc. said nation-state hackers breached its networks, gaining “long-term, persistent access” to certain systems and stealing some source code. The breach prompted alerts from cybersecurity agencies in the U.S. and U.K., with a …
Chinese SIM farms are radicalizing Americans and destabilizing society, intel experts say 2025-10-15 23:32 The Blaze Swarms of sophisticated chatbots enabled by China are embedded in platforms like Reddit and Discord to radicalize America’s youth, foment political division, and encourage violence, according to intelligence experts. The ability to create millions of …
Stay Cyber Safe: October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025-10-15 23:27 Oregon Department of Environmental Quality October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a time to strengthen our digital defenses and build a safer, more resilient Oregon. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) joins partners across the nation in recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month …
HID to acquire Vancouver-based secure sign-in provider 2025-10-15 23:21 SP&T News HID announced it has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in solution provider. According to a press release, IDmelon’s platform allows users to turn existing identifiers, such as a physical credential, smartphone, or …