Tag: Data breach

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Conflicting Security Advice Leaves Oracle Systems Vulnerable to Attack

Security analysts report that conflicting deployment documentation for Oracle’s E-Business Suite may have left organizations exposed to a critical zero-day vulnerability. The guidance reportedly misled security teams about proper protection measures, resulting in preventable breaches including a recent incident at Harvard University.

Critical Vulnerability Exploited Despite Available Protections

Security researchers are raising alarms after a severe zero-day vulnerability in Oracle’s E-Business Suite led to multiple security breaches, including a confirmed data leak at Harvard University. According to reports, the flaw designated as CVE-2025-61882 carries a CVSS score of 9.8, classifying it as “easily exploitable” and enabling unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE).

by Carter Wells
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AT&T Reaches $177 Million Data Breach Settlement – Claim Process Details Revealed

Telecommunications giant AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement to resolve class action lawsuits stemming from two major data breaches. Current and former customers may be eligible for compensation up to $7,500 depending on which breaches affected them and their ability to demonstrate financial losses.

Major Settlement Reached in AT&T Data Breach Cases

Telecommunications provider AT&T has agreed to pay $177 million to settle class action lawsuits stemming from two significant data breaches, according to court documents and settlement administrators. The settlement, which was preliminarily approved by a Texas judge in August, avoids what would have been a lengthy trial process for the telecom giant.

by Carter Wells