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US healthcare diagnostic firm Vikor Scientific says 140,000 affected by data breach

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Paint maker giant AkzoNobel confirms cyberattack on US site

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LexisNexis confirms data breach as hackers leak stolen files
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Hacker mass-mails HungerRush extortion emails to customers of 16000 restaurants
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I believe that Social Engineering is the number one threat to all businesses. Technical defenses are important and needed, but one errant click can bypass policies and procedures, as well as all those expensive security devices and software. And, a simple scam phone call bypasses every technical control.

What makes Silent Ransom Group so dangerous is precisely what the FBI highlights: no malware, no encryption, no alerts triggered. Just a phone call.

Two important things every business should do right now:

1. Establish a verbal verification policy. Your IT department should never cold-call an employee and ask them to install remote access software or join an unscheduled session. Always verify through an official internal channel before doing anything.

2. Audit and restrict remote access tools. All remote access tools should be documented and only used by authorized IT personnel. All others should be immediately removed.

Law firms, in particular, are prime targets because of the value of their data, but this applies to all businesses in every industry.

Hope isn't a strategy. Preparation is.

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Mazda discloses security breach exposing employee and partner data

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Infinite Campus K-12 student platform warns of breach after ShinyHunters claims data theft

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Minidoka Memorial Hospital updates patients after Easter morning cyberattack

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Europe's largest gym chain says data breach impacts 1 million members

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Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital notifies 257,073 after data breach

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North Attleboro Massachusetts schools hit by suspected cyberattack

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Mile Bluff Medical Center in Wisconsin reports ransomware attack disrupting hospital systems

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Luxury cosmetics giant Rituals discloses data breach hitting My Rituals members

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Nightclub giant RCI Hospitality reports data breach exposing contractor data

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659 MILLION malicious ad requests per day! The number of people falling for scams is mind-boggling.

It all starts with seemingly useful apps, such as PDF viewers, device cleanup tools, and ordinary utility apps.

The criminals behind Trapdoor used advanced obfuscation techniques and impersonated legitimate software tools. They even hijacked app attribution technology, the same tools real marketers use to track downloads to activate malicious behavior ONLY on targeted victims.

Researchers and casual users saw nothing.

People need to learn how to protect themselves:

* Only download apps from developers you recognize. The Play Store isn't bulletproof.

* Be suspicious of ANY pop-up inside an app asking you to install something new.

* Delete apps you don't actively use.

* Keep your Android OS and apps updated.

* Use a reputable mobile security solution with real-time threat detection.

The good news? Google removed all 455 identified apps after responsible disclosure. But new variants are always coming.

Hope isn't a strategy. Preparation is.

[Joe Imperato Sr. @xscllc]

Link to the FTC's article here: https://t.co/zfVRMVKyyE

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$2.1 BILLION lost to social media scams in 2025.

That's not a typo.

The FTC just released data showing that social media is now the #1 costliest fraud contact method, with losses 8x higher than 2020. Nearly 1 in 3 scam victims said it started on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp.

Here are 3 things every business owner needs to know:

· Investment Scams Are the Biggest Money Drain Over $1.1 billion — more than HALF of all social media scam losses — came from fake investment schemes. They start with slick ads, "friendly advisors," or WhatsApp groups full of fake success stories. If someone you met online is managing your money, stop.

· Shopping Scams Are the Most Common More than 40% of victims ordered something from a social media ad that never arrived — or came from a fake website impersonating a real brand. That "too good to be true" discount? It usually is.

· Romance Scams Are Surgically Targeted Nearly 60% of romance scam victims in 2025 said it started on social media. Scammers read your profile, tailor their pitch to YOUR life, build trust over weeks — then invent a crisis that requires your money.

3 Ways to Protect Yourself RIGHT NOW:

1. Lock down your privacy settings. Scammers target you through your posts.

2. Never let someone you met online direct your investments.

3. Before you buy from a social media ad, Google the company name + "scam." Look at online reviews about the company. Do your research.

Social media didn't just become a place to connect. It became the world's largest hunting ground for scammers.

Hope isn't a strategy. Preparation is.

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Data breaches at healthcare organizations in Illinois and Texas affect 600000

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