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Attackers hit vulnerabilities hard last year, making exploits the top entry point for breaches

Cyber Scoop May 19, 2026

Attackers hit vulnerabilities hard last year, making exploits the...

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Senators seek answers about hackers obtaining sensitive student data from ostensibly anonymous tip line

Cyber Scoop April 27, 2026

Senators seek answers about hackers obtaining sensitive student data...

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Black Basta’s playbook lives on as former affiliates launch fast-scale intrusion campaign

Cyber Scoop April 14, 2026

Black Basta’s playbook lives on as former affiliates launch...

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Cybercrime losses jumped 26% to $20.9 billion in 2025

Cyber Scoop April 7, 2026

Cybercrime losses jumped 26% to $20.9 billion in 2025...

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pcTattleTale stalkerware maker sentence includes fine, supervised release

Cyber Scoop April 6, 2026

pcTattleTale stalkerware maker sentence includes fine, supervised release |...

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• Trivy

Experts warn of a ‘loud and aggressive’ extortion wave following Trivy hack

Cyber Scoop March 24, 2026

Experts warn of a ‘loud and aggressive’ extortion wave...

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North Carolina tech worker found guilty of insider attack netting $2.5M ransom

Cyber Scoop March 19, 2026

North Carolina tech worker found guilty of insider attack...

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Unit 42: Nearly two-thirds of breaches now start with identity abuse

Cyber Scoop February 17, 2026

Unit 42: Nearly two-thirds of breaches now start with...

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China-based espionage group compromised Notepad++ for six months

Cyber Scoop February 2, 2026

China-based espionage group compromised Notepad++ for six months |...

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• cybercrime
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A new wave of ‘vishing’ attacks is breaking into SSO accounts in real time

Cyber Scoop January 26, 2026

Real-Time phishing kits target Okta, Microsoft, Google Skip to...

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