This week in HX Weekly (October 13, 2025 to October 19, 2025)
Editorial Here’s a quick rundown of some cybersecurity news from the past week, along with an important warning about job search scams:Cybersecurity News Highlights:
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This week in HX Weekly (October 5, 2025 to October 12, 2025)
Cybersecurity news this week highlights continued threats from ransomware, major data breaches, and the weaponization of vulnerabilities, while also pointing to advances in defensive measures including the use of AI.Here…
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Cyber Hygiene
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Click with Caution: How to Spot and Avoid Nefarious Online Scam Ads
In today’s digital world, online advertisements are everywhere—on social media feeds, search results, and websites. While most are from legitimate businesses, a growing number are designed by cybercriminals to steal…
This week in HX Weekly (September 28, 2025 to October 4, 2025)
This week’s news highlighted growing concerns over how attackers are leveraging AI to conduct more sophisticated and damaging cyberattacks. Several reports revealed that malicious actors are increasingly using AI-driven tools…
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National Security
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Security Breach
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Funding military does not protect the population from cyber attacks.
The recently enacted legislation by the Republican-controlled Congress allocates substantial funding for cybersecurity within the military. However, it strategically eliminates funding for CISA, which safeguards and supports non-military organizations in…
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Data Protection
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Media Literarcy
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Personal Data
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What should we know about FBI’s latest warning on US social media and messaging
The FBI is warning about threat actors using social media and messaging apps to execute ramp-and-dump and pump-and-dump investment scams. FBI’s Latest Warning: Beware of Social Media & Messaging Investment…
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Cyber Hygiene
Cyber Threat
Cybersecurity
Mobile Phishing
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Protect yourself from the latest cyber attacks
Part of this article is generated by ChatGPT. This is a Hexagon Center’s response to Wall Street Journal’s Do-It-Yourself Cyberattack Tools Are Booming. The piece explains why cyber defense matters…
How You May Avoid Being A Victim of Ransomware
You can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a ransomware victim by implementing a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity. Here’s a breakdown of key strategies: 1. Practice Excellent Cyber Hygiene: 2.…
2-Factor Authentication
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Cybersecurity
Data Protection
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Front Page
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Personal Data
Phishing
Safety and Security
Security Breach
Security Plan
World Password Day 2025
Beyond the Password: Fortifying Your Digital Life In today’s hyper-connected world, our digital lives are overflowing with valuable data – from personal photos and financial information to sensitive work documents.…
2-Factor Authentication
Artificial Intelligence
Cyber Attack
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Cybersecurity
Data Protection
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IoT (Internet of Things)
National Security
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Personal Data
Ransomware Attacks
Security Plan
World Backup Day 2025: Safeguarding Your Digital Life in an Evolving World
World Backup Day, a crucial reminder to protect our digital lives. In a world increasingly reliant on data, from cherished family photos to critical business documents, the ability to recover…