Data Security

The hacker reportedly used a single compromised employee password to log into a “Maintenance Access” function, forgoing the use of malware or sophisticated attack methods.

Researchers at MITRE estimated that no quantum computer capable of decrypting RSA-2048 encryption, currently in use for protecting classified information, will exist until at least 2055 to 2060 unless unexpected breakthroughs occur.

DeepSeek could be exploited by the Chinese government to facilitate surveillance and misinformation operations, according to the bipartisan bill, which also moves to prohibit any AI apps developed by DeepSeek's parent firm High-Flyer while offering exemptions for research and national security purposes.

Most of the increase was fueled by a breach involving more than three billion email addresses from older breaches, which were primarily from Russia, the U.S., and China, according to Surfshark.

Included in the leaked records were individuals' names, birthdates, birthplaces, phone numbers, email addresses, nationalities, employment histories, educational backgrounds, and social media links, according to Cybernews researchers, who noted that such information could be exploited in targeted phishing campaigns and malware intrusions.

The Dallas suburb noted in an online notice that the incident resulted in the compromise of names, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card details, driver's license numbers, medical insurance data, and financial account details.

Information exposed by the incident included names, birthdates, email addresses, and employment history, said ICAO in an updated statement that emphasized the delivery of breach notices to impacted individuals.