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• Massive data leak! Gmail, Instagram, Netflix accounts among 149 Million logins exposed online January 25, 2026 5:39 am Techlusive We’ve all become numb to data breach headlines. Every other day, we get a warning to “change your password.” But when a single exposed database contains 149 million usernames and passwords, it stops feeling routine and starts feeling personal. Also Read: …
• Russian Africa Corps mercenaries incorporate Madagascar into their expansion across the continent January 25, 2026 5:33 am El País A Russian delegation of approximately 40 members, headed by General Andrei Averianov, head of the Africa Corps militia, met in late December with Madagascar’s interim president, Colonel Michael Randrianirina. During the meeting, Russia offered personal …
• Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Us! January 25, 2026 5:28 am University of North Carolina Wilmington October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we have an exciting lineup of events and activities for faculty, staff and students. Explore what we have planned and join us in raising awareness and taking steps to safeguard yourself from cyber threats.  …
• Cyber-PARK Project Selected for NCInnovation Funding January 25, 2026 5:25 am University of North Carolina Wilmington UNC Wilmington Associate Professor Ellie Ebrahimi, Department of Computer Science, and her educational cybersecurity initiative, Cyber-PARK, were among 13 research efforts across the UNC System approved for NCInnovation grant funding in its latest cycle. …
• Seahawks Win Esports Conference Championship January 25, 2026 5:25 am University of North Carolina Wilmington UNCW’s Esports Valorant team captured the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Division II East Conference Championship on Dec. 1 with a hard-fought 3–2 win over Mizzou Esports in the Grand Finals. The victory marks the team’s fourth conference …
• Ronald Vetter Named CSE Founding Dean January 25, 2026 5:24 am University of North Carolina Wilmington Ronald J. Vetter, Ph.D., has been named the founding dean of the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the university announced today.    Dr. Vetter is a professor in the Department of Computer Science at …
• UNCW Joins the Carolina Cyber Network   January 25, 2026 5:24 am University of North Carolina Wilmington UNCW is among four institutions of higher education selected to join the fast-growing ranks of the Carolina Cyber Network, an organization dedicated to closing the critical gap in cybersecurity workforce needs and available workers.  Cleveland Community …
• MBA, Psychology Programs Receive STEM Designation January 25, 2026 5:24 am University of North Carolina Wilmington The Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has received a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) designation from the federal government for all specializations within its MBA program. A STEM-designated …
• Research and Innovation Celebrates Excellence at Annual Reception January 25, 2026 5:24 am University of North Carolina Wilmington The achievements, successes and impacts of UNC Wilmington’s research and innovation community were formally applauded at the 18th annual research reception on Thursday, Sept. 25. Faculty, staff and students were recognized and celebrated for career …
• UNCW Students Honored for Excellence in STEM and Cybersecurity January 25, 2026 5:24 am University of North Carolina Wilmington On Oct. 22, UNCW, in collaboration with the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) and the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN), recognized outstanding UNCW students pursuing careers in STEM and cybersecurity. AFCEA North Carolina awarded …
• Vetter Named IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Contributor January 25, 2026 5:24 am University of North Carolina Wilmington Dr. Ron Vetter, founding dean of the College of Science and Engineering, has been named a 2025 Distinguished Contributor to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society.  This selection honors individuals who have made …
• Beharry, Amber Groups partner on IT, cybersecurity company January 25, 2026 5:18 am Kaieteur News Jan 25, 2026 News (Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s Beharry Group and Jamaica’s Amber Group have entered into a strategic joint venture to establish a new IT and cybersecurity services company, Beharry-Amber Technologies Inc.. The establishment of the company …
• Ifugao women benefit from SNAP AI skills program January 25, 2026 5:17 am Manila Standard Renewable energy provider SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) is promoting inclusive growth in its host communities by empowering women through the Elevate AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Data Annotation) program, which equips participants with data annotation …
• Biz Dev Playbook: Crafting Growth Strategies for the AI-Driven 2026 Era January 25, 2026 5:09 am WebProNews In an economy growing just above 2% amid high interest rates and affordability pressures, businesses face mounting pressure to expand efficiently. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlines a foundational approach: identify target audiences, conduct market …
• Business Development’s Hidden Engine: Powering 2026 Growth Amid AI Disruption January 25, 2026 5:09 am WebProNews In the high-stakes arena of corporate expansion, business development stands as the linchpin for sustainable revenue streams, weaving together market insights, partnerships, and cross-departmental synergy. Unlike short-term sales tactics, it cultivates …