Category: information security
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Hackers Target School Software Firm, Exposing Data of 30 Million Students and Staff
The PowerSource Breach: A Major Data Leak in Education Technology Hackers have managed to extract sensitive records from PowerSchool’s student information system, potentially exposing the personal details of students and staff across thousands of school districts. This breach includes names, dates of birth, contact information, limited medical alert data, and Social Security numbers. The unauthorized…
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Microsoft’s July Update Fixes 570 Windows Vulnerabilities, 3 Exploited Immediately
The Urgency of Patching for Microsoft and SharePoint Users Organizations using Microsoft Windows and SharePoint Server are under immediate pressure to apply patches following the July 2026 Patch Tuesday release. This update addressed a total of 570 vulnerabilities across Microsoft’s product line, with at least three flaws already being exploited by attackers before the fixes…
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Securing Digital Education for Gen Alpha in South Africa
The Rise of Digital Education in South Africa Digital education is creating new opportunities for South Africa’s next generation of learners. As Gen Alpha’s classrooms become increasingly connected, cybersecurity must become a core part of the country’s education infrastructure. A connected classroom can give a learner—even in the most rural of South African communities—access to…
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Stronger Penalties for Data Breaches, Experts Advise
Cybersecurity Experts Call for Fines on Companies After Major Data Breach A major data breach involving the personal information of over 1 million individuals has sparked urgent calls from cybersecurity experts for stricter penalties against companies that fail to protect consumer data. The incident, linked to a leading Hong Kong appliance distributor, has raised concerns…
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Data Sovereignty: Losing Control May Cost Competitive Edge
Data Sovereignty: A Strategic Business Imperative Data sovereignty is often misunderstood as merely a question of location, but it is increasingly about control. This perspective is highlighted by Shanaaz Moosa, Sales Director for Public Sector and Cybersecurity at OpenText. She emphasizes that where and how data is stored significantly impacts trust, which in turn affects…
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Three Ways to Protect Microsoft 365 from Kali365 Phishing
The FBI has issued a warning about aNew Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) tool aimed at Microsoft 365 accountsin a complicated yet user-friendly initiative. The Kali365 PhaaS offering enables cybercriminals to achieve long-term access to Microsoft 365 systems by acquiring ‘OAuth’ tokens through AI-created phishing messages that redirect users to authentic Microsoft verification sites. If the attacker possesses…
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Microsoft Blocks Security Researcher After Windows 11 BitLocker Exploit Leak
Earlier this month, security expert and researcher “Chaotic Eclipse” (also referred to as Nightmare-Eclipse) released a zero-day vulnerability calledYellowKey, which enabled them toAccess BitLocker-encrypted drives on Windows 11 using a basic USB stick. Can’t think of any other explanation besides the fact that this was done on purpose. Also, for some reason, only Windows 11…
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UAE Cyber Security Council, Siemens partner to strengthen OT cyber resilience
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors, with the aim of securing operational technology (OT) environments across the UAE’s industrial landscape. The MoU, signed on the sidelines of the fifth…
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The Art of Deception: Exploring Social Engineering and Human Psychology – International Edition (English)
Social engineering constitutes a type of cyber assault that relies on human psychology instead of technological flaws. Attackers can exploit human emotions and mental shortcuts to trick people into revealing sensitive data or carrying out actions that jeopardize security. Grasping the mental processes behind social engineering is essential for creating strong protective measures. The Psychological…