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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Unfortunately, many organizations will still prioritize secrecy over consumer protection in a bid to hush up incidents and protect their reputations. How to stay protected     The majority of data breaches are financially motivated. Also:   FBI warns of public 'juice jacking' charging stations.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2025. My Predictions

Jane Frankland

Ransomware remains a prominent threat, but the methods have evolved. Double extortion ransomware is now a preferred techniquea devastating one-two punch where attackers not only encrypt a companys data but also steal sensitive information.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

SecureWorld News

Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure: Ransomware attacks will increasingly focus on critical infrastructure, including healthcare, utilities, and transportation, leading to potentially catastrophic consequences. Ideologically driven cyberattacks from conflicts like in Ukraine and Gaza will also spur further threats. "As

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Unfortunately, many organizations will still prioritize secrecy over consumer protection in a bid to hush up incidents and protect their reputations. How to stay protected     The majority of data breaches are financially motivated. Also:   FBI warns of public 'juice jacking' charging stations.

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Trump 2.0 Brings Cuts to Cyber, Consumer Protections

Krebs on Security

One month into his second term, President Trump’s actions to shrink the government through mass layoffs, firings and withholding funds allocated by Congress have thrown federal cybersecurity and consumer protection programs into disarray. CONSUMER PROTECTION? Image: Shutterstock.

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Senate removes ban on state AI regulations from Trump's tax bill

Zero Day

"The differences between states with respect to AI regulation reflect the different approaches states have to the underlying issues, like employment law, consumer protection laws, privacy laws, and civil rights," Ballew points out. "AI regulation needs to be incorporated into these existing legal schemes." 

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How the Senate's ban on state AI regulation imperils internet access

Zero Day

"The differences between states with respect to AI regulation reflect the different approaches states have to the underlying issues, like employment law, consumer protection laws, privacy laws, and civil rights," Ballew points out. "AI regulation needs to be incorporated into these existing legal schemes."