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Identity & Access

The FTC Is Warning About Fake Party Invitation Scams Arriving by Email and Text

Criminals are sending convincing fake event invitations to steal personal information. Here is what the scam looks like and how to avoid it.

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Threat Intelligence

Meet BusySnake: The Stealthy Malware Quietly Raiding Government Networks

A newly discovered hacking group is hitting government offices and critical services in three countries with a cunning piece of spy software. Here is what it does and who is at risk.

3 min
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Breaches

ShinyHunters Breach Hits Medtronic: 3.8 Million Patients' Medical Records Stolen

The extortion group ShinyHunters broke into the medical device maker's systems in April 2026, walking away with names, Social Security numbers, and sensitive health details belonging to nearly four million people.

3 min
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Breaches

Medtronic tells customers their personal data was stolen in ShinyHunters raid

The medical device giant confirms hackers rifled through its corporate systems for nearly a week in April, exposing names, Social Security numbers and health details.

3 min
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Identity & Access

Nelnet Data Breach Exposes 2.5 Million Student Loan Records

A vulnerability in Nelnet's loan servicing system exposed personal data. Here's what that means for borrowers.

2 min
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Breaches

Kubota North America Says Hackers Sat Inside Its Network for Over a Month

The Japanese equipment maker's US arm says intruders quietly read employee files — including Social Security numbers — between mid-March and late April.

3 min
Identity & Access

Kali365 and EvilTokens: The New Phishing-as-a-Service Threat

Professional phishing kits lower barriers for attackers, bypassing MFA with ease.

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