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Phone Cloning: How Hackers Copy Your Phone and How You Can Protect Yourself

Jun 10, 2025 By IDStrong In IDStrong
Cell phone cloning was first recorded in the 1990s when analog phone networks were common. During this period, malicious actors exploited vulnerabilities in the analog system to clone phones and access services while avoiding any charges. However, with technological advancements, phone cloning techniques have also adapted and become more sinister. Fraudsters now exploit vulnerabilities in mobile device software and security systems, enabling them to clone a phone remotely without needing physical access.
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What You Need to Know about the Mainstreet Bank Data Breach

Jun 9, 2025 By IDStrong In IDStrong
MainStreet is a community-oriented bank in Fairfax, Virginia. Established in 2004, it is under the MainStreet Bancshares Incorporated, a small-cap financial holding organization. The financial institution follows a “branch-lite” model with six physical locations, though it offers significant banking services like mobile and online banking.
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U.S. Healthcare Breach Report: May 2025 Trends

Jun 9, 2025 By Feroot In Feroot
May 2025 marked one of the most active months for reported healthcare breaches in the United States. The HHS OCR Breach Portal documented 74 breach incidents involving more than 4.2 million individuals. This represents a 23% increase in affected records compared to April 2025. This month’s spike reveals a troubling trend: healthcare organizations are facing intensified cyber threats with limited improvements in prevention.
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Government Data Breaches Are Eroding Public Trust - It's Time for Stronger Cybersecurity in the Public Sector

Jun 9, 2025 By Craig Searle In Trustwave
The recent data breach at the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is a stark reminder of what's at stake when public sector cybersecurity falls short. The exposure of sensitive personal information—coupled with a delayed response that exceeded the Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) Scheme's 72-hour notification benchmark—highlights systemic challenges in how government agencies prepare for, detect, and respond to cyber threats. This breach isn't an isolated event.
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Arctic Wolf

ConnectWise Breach Attributed to Nation-State Threat Actor

Jun 3, 2025 By Andres Ramos In Arctic Wolf
On May 28, 2025, ConnectWise published an advisory disclosing suspicious activity within its environment, attributed to a sophisticated nation-state threat actor known for intelligence collection. The activity reportedly affected a very small number of ScreenConnect customers, all of whom ConnectWise has directly contacted. Details remain limited as the investigation is ongoing.
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The Most Concerning CyberSecurity Statistics From Recent Data

The Most Concerning CyberSecurity Statistics From Recent Data

Jun 3, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
If you've been paying attention to cybersecurity lately, it's hard not to notice just how fast the landscape is shifting. Threats that were once rare a few years ago are now occurring weekly-sometimes daily-and they're targeting larger targets with more severe consequences. It's not just about data theft anymore. Whole systems are being locked up, leaked, or dismantled in hours. The most recent statistics show just how aggressive and sophisticated these attacks have become, and 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for digital security.
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Beyond Credentials: When Every Data Point Becomes a Weapon

Jun 2, 2025 By Javvad Malik In KnowBe4
You know what's interesting about data breaches? Everyone focuses on credit card numbers and financial data, but the reality is that every piece of information has value to someone. The Legal Aid breach perfectly illustrates this point, with over two million pieces of information accessed including details about domestic abuse victims, family cases, and criminal proceedings.
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Protecting Your Address: What to Do if Someone Is Using It Without Permission

May 30, 2025 By IDStrong In IDStrong
Most people aren’t overly protective of their home address. They don’t give it to anyone who asks, but they also don’t find it too suspicious when an e-commerce website or application asks for the information. However, your home address is a crucial part of your financial identity. It is common for an online transaction to fail because the consumer inputs the wrong zip code or street number.
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What You Need to Know about the Coinbase Data Breach

May 30, 2025 By Lex Akinwumi In IDStrong
Coinbase is a digital currency platform that allows consumers to transact using digital currencies, including Ethereum and Bitcoin. It is one of the most popular exchanges, with millions of users. The company’s initial vision is to bring efficiency and innovation to the global economy. Despite significant security measures to secure the wallet and transactions, there was a breach in late 2024. It began when hackers targeted an employee using bribery in exchange for insider knowledge.
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