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Compliance and Regulation

75M Settlement Hits IT Contractor Over Risky Cyber Claims and Fake Staff Credentials

A jaw-dropping $75M settlement exposes how an IT contractor lied about cyber capabilities and staff credentials. Your business could be next.

Hack Brief Team
July 15, 2025

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Critical Infrastructure Security

Microsoft Cuts China-Based Teams From Pentagon Projects Amid Mounting Espionage Fears

Microsoft severs ties with Chinese engineers on Pentagon projects after startling…

Hack Brief Team
July 27, 2025

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Phishing

Billions of Gmail Users Targeted in Alarming Phishing Twist—Even Google’s AI Is Being Exploited

Even Google's own AI can't stop cybercriminals from targeting billions of Gmail users…

Hack Brief Team
July 27, 2025

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Critical Infrastructure Security

Why U.S. Critical Infrastructure May Be More Vulnerable Than Ever in 2025

Despite record cybersecurity spending, America's critical infrastructure faces…

Hack Brief Team
July 26, 2025

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Cryptocurrency Crime

Extortion Gang Dumps 1.3TB of Dell’s “Fake” Demo Data After Failed Ransom Play

Hackers steal 1.3TB of Dell data only to find it's all fake. A failed extortion attempt…

Hack Brief Team
July 26, 2025