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CrowdStrike Outage Sparks Security Vendor Switches: Businesses Seek Resilience After Widespread Downtime
A CrowdStrike outage in July left millions of Windows devices offline, prompting some businesses to switch security vendors.
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Change Healthcare Data Breach Class Action Lawsuits Update
Change Healthcare, a major healthcare technology company, suffered a massive data breach in February 2024, exposing the personal and medical information of an estimated 100 ...
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Change Healthcare Data Breach Letter: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself
Many in the Ozarks have received letters from Change Healthcare notifying them of a data breach. The letter details the breach, which occurred in February, ...
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Disney’s Slack Data Breach Forces Disney’s to Ditch Slack
Disney is severing ties with Slack after a major data breach exposed sensitive company information, highlighting the growing cybersecurity threat landscape.
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DFA Data Breach: Cybersecurity Issues Put 28 Million Passports at Risk
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines faces a potential DFA data breach affecting over 28 million passport holders due to a lack ...
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38,000 Tools Shoppers Compromised in Total Tools Data Breach
Australian hardware retailer Total Tools has confirmed a data breach affecting 38,000 customers, potentially exposing sensitive information including names, login details, and credit card information.
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Harvey Nichols Data Breach: High-End Retailer Confirms Customer Data Exposure in Cyberattack
High-end British department store Harvey Nichols has confirmed a data breach affecting its customers, exposing personal information including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. ...
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Dr.Web Suffers Major Data Breach, Disconnects All Servers
Dr.Web, A Cybersecurity Firm Was Targeted in a Cyberattack Resulting in Data Breach
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Vanilla Tempest Hackers Use INC Ransomware to Target Healthcare
A recent report from Microsoft reveals that a ransomware affiliate known as Vanilla Tempest has been observed using the INC ransomware to target U.S. healthcare organizations.
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Compass Group Hit by Medusa Ransomware
The Compass Group, a leading global food services company headquartered in Sydney, has confirmed a significant cyberattack targeting its systems.
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German Radio Station Hit by Cyberattack: “Emergency Tape” Plays On as Hackers Demand Ransom
Radio Geretsried, a local radio station in Bavaria, has been forced to broadcast music from emergency backups after a ransomware attack crippled its systems.
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Hunters International Ransomware Claims Breach of ICBC London, Threatens Data Leak
The ransomware group Hunters International has claimed responsibility for a data breach at the London branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), ...
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Data Breaches Surge to Three-Year High in Australia: A Growing Threat to Privacy and Security
Data Breaches Surge to Three-Year High in Australia
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23andMe to Pay $30 Million in Class Action Settlement for Data Breach Exposing 6.4 Million Customers
DNA testing giant 23andMe has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a data breach that compromised the personal ...
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 9th September to 13th September
Avis has reported a data breach involving unauthorized access to its business application, exposing customer names and potentially sensitive information.
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Veeam Backup & Replication RCE Flaw: A Looming Threat for Enterprises
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-40711, affecting Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR), has emerged as a significant threat to enterprises, with ransomware gangs poised ...
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1.7 Million People Hit in Massive Credit Card Data Breach: What to Do Now?
A major credit card data breach has impacted nearly 1.7 million individuals, raising concerns about the security of sensitive financial information.
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PIXHELL Acoustic Attack: Leaking Secrets from LCD Screen Noise
A novel acoustic attack named ‘PIXHELL’ can leak secrets from audio-gapped systems, and without requiring speakers, through the LCD monitors they connect to.
Cybersecurity
LiteSpeed Cache Vulnerability Exposes 6 Million WordPress Sites to Takeover Attacks: A Critical Security Flaw
A critical severity vulnerability has been discovered in LiteSpeed Cache, a popular caching plugin used by over 6 million WordPress sites. The flaw, tracked as ...
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Russian Military Hackers Linked to Critical Infrastructure Attacks: A Deep Dive into GRU Unit 29155
GRU Unit 29155: A Growing Threat to Global Security
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Top 5 Dangerous Cyberattack Techniques in 2024
SANS Institute reveals the top 5 dangerous cyberattack techniques for 2024. Learn how to protect your enterprise from these evolving threats.
AFP Cyberattack: Security Breach at French News Agency Exposes Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
The AFP cyberattack disrupted the French news agency's systems, highlighting the growing threat to media outlets and critical infrastructure. The perpetrators and motives remain unknown.
Critical Flaw in NVIDIA Container Toolkit Allows Full Host Takeover
A critical flaw (CVE-2024-0132) in NVIDIA Container Toolkit allows container escape, granting full host access and enabling attackers to execute commands and exfiltrate data.
UMC Hospital Lubbock Still Crippled by Devastating Ransomware Attack
UMC hospital in Lubbock faces a crippling ransomware attack, diverting ambulances and impacting patient care. The emergency room remains open, but the IT outage persists. ...
What is DNS Spoofing/DNS Cache Poisoning and How Can It Compromise Your Network?
DNS spoofing, also known as DNS cache poisoning, is a malicious technique that exploits vulnerabilities in the DNS system to redirect users to fraudulent websites, ...
This Week In Cybersecurity: 23rd September to 27th September
Harvey Nichols Data Breach: High-End Retailer Confirms Customer Data Exposure in Cyberattack Harvey Nichols has confirmed a data breach affecting its customers, exposing personal information ...
Meta Fined €91 Million: DPC Concludes Inquiry into Data Breach
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited has been fined €91 million by the Data Protection Commission for failing to protect user passwords adequately, highlighting the importance of ...
MC2 Data Leak: Over 100 Million Americans Exposed in Massive Data Breach
The MC2 Data breach has exposed the sensitive personal information of over 100 million Americans, representing nearly a third of the US population.
FBI and Homeland Security Investigate Critical Water Facility Cyberattack in Kansas
FBI and Homeland Security investigate a Kansas water facility cyberattack, forcing manual operations but ensuring uninterrupted service. The incident highlights critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
AutoCanada Ransomware Attack: Employee Data Compromised
AutoCanada's August ransomware attack, claimed by Hunters International, may have exposed employee data including payroll, addresses, and social security numbers.
US Capitol Dark Web Cyber Attack: Thousands of Staffers’ Data Leaked
A massive Dark Web Cyber Attack on the US Capitol has exposed personal information of over 3,000 congressional staffers.
MoneyGram Cyberattack: Outage Enters Day Three, Ransomware Suspected
MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, is facing a major outage that has disrupted its systems and payment services for three days. The company ...
Dell Data Breached Again! Hackers Claim Second Attack Within a Week, Exposing 3.5GB of Data
Hackers claim a second Dell data breach within a week, accessing 3.5GB of company data, including internal infrastructure information and user credentials.
The Chaser Cyberattack: Hong Kong Diaspora Media in Britain Reports ‘Government-Backed’ Attacks
A Hong Kong diaspora news website in Britain, The Chaser, has reported a "government-backed" cyberattack targeting its company email, raising concerns about the growing pressure ...
Kansas Water Facility Cyberattack: Arkansas City Water Treatment Plant Targeted
Hackers targeted the water treatment plant in Arkansas City, Kansas, prompting a federal investigation. The city assured residents that the water supply is safe, and ...
Dell Investigates Data Breach Claims After Hacker Leaks Employee Info
Dell Data Breach: Hacker Leaks Employee Information, Company Investigates
23andMe Board Resigns Amidst CEO’s Takeover Bid: A Battle for Control
All independent directors of 23andMe have resigned, citing disagreements with CEO Anne Wojcicki's plan to take the company private. This leaves Wojcicki as the sole ...
CrowdStrike Outage Sparks Security Vendor Switches: Businesses Seek Resilience After Widespread Downtime
A CrowdStrike outage in July left millions of Windows devices offline, prompting some businesses to switch security vendors.
Change Healthcare Data Breach Class Action Lawsuits Update
Change Healthcare, a major healthcare technology company, suffered a massive data breach in February 2024, exposing the personal and medical information of an estimated 100 ...
Change Healthcare Data Breach Letter: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself
Many in the Ozarks have received letters from Change Healthcare notifying them of a data breach. The letter details the breach, which occurred in February, ...