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Appeals court rejects class-action lawsuit over data breach at Broward Health

Appeals court rejects class-action lawsuit over data breach at Broward Health3+ hour, 32+ min ago   (137+ words) An appeals court Wednesday rejected a class-action lawsuit filed against the North Broward Hospital District after a 2021 data breach. A three-judge panel of the 4th District Court of Appeal upheld a circuit judge's ruling that the district, also known as Broward…...

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Protecting Florida’s elderly with Operation Senior Shield | Opinion

Protecting Florida’s elderly with Operation Senior Shield | Opinion1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (206+ words) At 82 years old, I've seen plenty of things change, everything from rotary phones to smartphones, and handwritten letters to emails that arrive in the blink of an eye. But one thing that hasn't changed is that there will always be…...

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Airport cyberattack disrupts more flights across Europe

Airport cyberattack disrupts more flights across Europe3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (543+ words) Brussels Airport, seemingly the hardest hit, said it asked airlines to cancel nearly 140 departing flights scheduled for Monday because a U.S.-based software system provider "is not yet able to deliver a new secure version of the check-in system." The airport…...

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When Iran’s internet went down during its war with Israel, so did bot networks spreading disinformation: Report

When Iran’s internet went down during its war with Israel, so did bot networks spreading disinformation: Report5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (466+ words) When Israeli strikes hit Iran on June 13, it wasn't only nuclear sites and senior Iranian commanders that were taken out: A covert army of bots meddling in British politics went dark, too. That's according to Cyabra, a Tel Aviv-based disinformation…...

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US calls reported threats by pro-Iran hackers to release Trump-tied material a ‘smear campaign’

US calls reported threats by pro-Iran hackers to release Trump-tied material a ‘smear campaign’6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (342+ words) By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press The United States has warned of continued Iranian cyberattacks following American strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and the threats those could pose to services, economic systems and companies. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said…...

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This is the phishing scam that gets an identity theft expert ‘really, very angry’

This is the phishing scam that gets an identity theft expert ‘really, very angry’7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1111+ words) Digital thieves are nothing if not persistent and innovative. They keep finding new ways to try to part you from your money. Phishing " where thieves pose as trusted entities or send legitimate looking emails or messages to trick you into…...

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A global tech cold war is reshaping investment strategies | Opinion

A global tech cold war is reshaping investment strategies | Opinion7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (336+ words) As geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, cybersecurity has become a central battlefield. Investors are increasingly focused on how cybersecurity startups align with defense priorities and national security interests in this global technological arms race. "National security risks are…...

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Fort Lauderdale warns of more parking QR code scams ahead of holiday weekend

Fort Lauderdale warns of more parking QR code scams ahead of holiday weekend7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (214+ words) More fraudulent QR codes that appear as legitimate ways to pay for parking in the city of Fort Lauderdale were found at multiple lots and along the beach last weekend, prompting another reminder for residents and visitors to beware ahead…...

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Israeli spyware company NSO ordered to pay $167 million to WhatsApp

Israeli spyware company NSO ordered to pay $167 million to WhatsApp8+ mon, 3+ day ago   (413+ words) WhatsApp filed suit against NSO in 2019 in U.S. federal court, alleging it hacked 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists and government officials, using its Pegasus surveillance tool. The Israeli electronic surveillance company NSO Group was ordered to pay $167 million in damages to WhatsApp…...

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Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company’s history

Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company’s history9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (778+ words) Google has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in what would be the biggest acquisition in its 26-year history. The proposed takeover is part of Google's aggressive expansion into cloud computing during an artificial intelligence boom....