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Australian Human Rights Commission Reports Data Breach Affecting Sensitive Personal Information
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) revealed a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information submitted through its online complaint forms, affecting approximately 670 documents. The commission has initiated an investigation and implemented measures to contain the issue.
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Google Fixes High-Severity Chrome Vulnerability Amid Ongoing Attacks
Google has fixed a critical vulnerability in Chrome, CVE-2025-4664, being actively exploited by attackers. CISA’s inclusion of this flaw in its known exploited vulnerabilities list underscores urgent calls for browser updates among federal agencies and private organizations alike.
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FBI Alerts of Deepfake Fraud Campaign Targeting US Officials
The FBI has warned of a fraud campaign using deepfake technology to impersonate U.S. officials, aiming to extract sensitive login information from targets. The agency advises vigilance and verification of communications to prevent falling victim to these sophisticated scams.
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Nova Scotia Power Confirms Data Breach Affecting Customer Information
Nova Scotia Power has confirmed a significant data breach impacting customer information, with the utility offering credit monitoring services to affected individuals.
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Russian Hackers Exploit Old Vulnerabilities to Target Global Mail Servers
Security firm ESET reports that hackers, likely linked to the Russian government, have exploited long-standing cross-site scripting vulnerabilities to breach multiple high-value mail servers globally, with significant implications for defense contractors in Eastern Europe.
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Cybersecurity Experts Uncover New PowerShell Attack Leveraging Remcos RAT
Qualys Threat Research Unit reveals a new cyberattack method leveraging PowerShell to deploy Remcos RAT on systems, allowing hackers to operate undetected and carry out unauthorized surveillance and data theft.
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Google Enhances Chrome Security by Blocking Admin-Level Launches
Google’s new feature for Chrome will block the browser from launching with administrative rights, enhancing security similar to measures already implemented in Microsoft Edge. This change aims to reduce the risk of malware executing with elevated permissions and compromising user systems.
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Hacking Group ‘Scattered Spider’ Shifts Focus to U.S. Retailers Following UK Breaches
Google has identified a hacking group known as ‘Scattered Spider’ that is now targeting U.S. retailers after successfully breaching UK retailer Marks & Spencer. This group’s focus on high-value targets and their aggressive tactics pose significant risks to the retail sector.
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Australian Human Rights Commission Discovers Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information
The Australian Human Rights Commission has revealed a data breach exposing hundreds of sensitive documents online, prompting concerns over privacy and security for affected individuals. Affected parties will receive personal notifications and the AHRC has set up a helpline for those impacted.
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Meta Faces Legal Challenge Over AI Training Data Amid GDPR Concerns
Meta is facing legal scrutiny as Noyb, a privacy advocacy group, challenges the tech giant’s AI training plans, arguing they violate GDPR. The situation highlights the ongoing conflict over user data consent in Europe.
