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SEC Reveals Data Breach Caused By Software Application Vulnerability

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Printer-friendly versionEmail this CRN article Another data breach has taken advantage of application vulnerabilities in a major organization, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed a data breach that exploited a software vulnerability in its database filing application. In a public statement Wednesday, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said the organization detected an intrusion by attackers in … Read more

HBO social media hacked in latest cyber security breach

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HBO’s Facebook and Twitter accounts have been compromised in the latest cyber security breach to hit the firm. A group called OurMine appeared to take control of the main HBO accounts, as well as those for the network’s shows including Game of Thrones. One posts said “OurMine are here. we are just testing your security”. … Read more