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Harley-Davidson Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Customer Records: 888 Claims Cyberattack
Harley-Davidson data breach has allegedly exposed the personal information of over 66,700 customers. Learn about the leaked data and the potential risks.
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US Treasury Department Hacked: Cyber Attack On US Treasury Blamed on Chinese State-Sponsored Actors
The US Treasury Department was hacked, with Chinese state-sponsored actors gaining access to employee workstations and unclassified documents. Learn
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AT&T and Verizon Secure Networks Following Devastating Salt Typhoon Breach
The Salt Typhoon breach impacted AT&T and Verizon, but both companies claim to have successfully contained the Chinese state-sponsored hacking campaign and secured their networks. ...
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Japan Airlines Cyberattack Causes Flight Delays
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Japan Airlines (JAL) caused significant flight delays, highlighting the vulnerability of the aviation industry to cyber threats. Learn about ...
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OpenAI ChatGPT Outage: Thousands Report Disruption
OpenAI ChatGPT outage hit on December 26th, 2024, impacting millions of users. Downdetector showed over 50,000 outage reports. OpenAI attributed the problem to an internet ...
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Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
A data breach at Volkswagen has exposed the location data of around 800,000 electric vehicles from VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda. The vulnerability, reported by ...
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USAA Bank Data Breach Lawsuit Settles for $3.25 Million
USAA Bank paid $3.25 million to settle a data breach lawsuit stemming from a 2021 incident exposing customer data obtained from motor vehicle records. The ...
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Indonesia Government Data Breach: 82 GB of Sensitive Data Leaked Online
Indonesia government data breach leaked 82 GB of sensitive data, including financial records, taxpayer information, and employee details, raising serious security and privacy concerns.
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ConnectOnCall Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Healthcare Information
A massive data breach at ConnectOnCall, a healthcare communications provider, has exposed sensitive patient information, raising serious concerns about data security in the healthcare sector.
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Kay Adams’ NFL Broadcast Interrupted by Netflix Technical Glitch
Kay Adams' NFL broadcast on Netflix was disrupted due to a technical glitch on Christmas Day, leaving viewers frustrated and highlighting the challenges of streaming ...
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WhatsApp Wins Against NSO Group: Judge Finds NSO Liable for Pegasus
WhatsApp secured a major legal victory against NSO Group, creators of Pegasus spyware, with a US court ruling them liable for hacking 1,400 devices. This ...
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Ascension Cyberattack Update: New Details Emerge, Patient and Employee Data Exposed
A new update reveals the full extent of the June Ascension cyberattack, exposing patient and employee data including medical records, payment information, and Social Security ...
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Halton Long-Term Care Home Breach Exposes Resident Data
A cybersecurity incident at Allendale Long-Term Care Home in Milton, overseen by Halton Region, exposed the health information of residents from 2005 to July 2024. ...
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Krispy Kreme Breach: Play Ransomware Gang Claims Data Theft, Threatens Data Leak
The Play ransomware gang claims responsibility for a November Krispy Kreme data breach, alleging theft of sensitive customer and financial data. Krispy Kreme confirmed operational ...
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2nd Equifax Data Breach Settlement: Additional Pro Rata Payments Now Available
Equifax data breach settlement is distributing additional pro rata payments to eligible individuals. Claimants who received a verified email with instructions on how to redeem ...
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Duke Energy Data Breach Exposes Customer Information: What You Need to Know
Duke Energy confirms a data breach exposing customer account numbers, birthdates, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers. Free credit monitoring is offered.
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Meezan Bank Data Breach: Bank Compensates Victims, Highlights Third-Party Security Risks
Meezan Bank, a PCI-certified bank with EMV and 3D Secure compliant cards, clarifies its position on recent unauthorized transactions, attributing them to unsecured e-commerce activities. ...
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 16th December to 20th December
Meta Fined $263.5m Over Data Breach in Europe Meta has been fined €263.5 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for ...
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3AM Ransomware: A Deep Dive into the Latest Cyber Threat Targeting Enterprises
3AM Ransomware, a new and dangerous threat, is targeting enterprises globally. This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of its methods, impact, and crucial preventative ...
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NBS Website Hack: Nigerian Government Faces Intensified Cyberattacks
Hackers Intensify Attacks on Nigerian Government Websites, Seizing NBS Platform The Nigerian government is facing a wave of intensified cyberattacks, with the recent compromise of ...
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New Chirp Tool Using Audio Tones for Data Transit Between Devices
The new Chirp tool allows data transfer between devices using audio tones, offering a unique and engaging way to communicate.
1 Million Devices Hit: Inside the Massive Malvertising Campaign
A massive malvertising campaign has compromised one million devices worldwide, using malicious ads on illegal streaming websites to distribute malware. Dubbed Storm-0408, this cybercrime operation ...
Inside the $635K Taylor Swift Ticket Heist: Cybercrime, Loopholes, and Insider Threats
A cybercrime operation involving the theft and resale of $635,000 worth of concert tickets—primarily for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour—has been uncovered. New York prosecutors revealed ...
Akira Ransomware Uses Webcam to Bypass EDR
The Akira ransomware gang has found a way to bypass EDR by exploiting unsecured webcams, demonstrating a new level of sophistication in cyberattacks.
Microsoft Reports Malvertising Campaign Impacted 1 Million PCs
Microsoft reports a large malvertising campaign has impacted nearly one million PCs, using malicious ads on streaming sites to deploy malware.
Taylor Swift Ticket Scam: Cybercrime Crew Steals $635,000
A cybercrime crew stole $635,000 worth of concert tickets, primarily for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, exploiting a StubHub vendor loophole. Two employees were arrested and ...
Scott County Breach: Email Account Compromises Patient Data
The Scott County breach involved unauthorized access to email accounts, compromising protected health information for thousands of individuals across Iowa.
Silk Typhoon Strikes: From Direct Breaches to Stealthy Supply Chain Attacks
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Silk Typhoon, the Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage group that’s radically shifting its tactics. Moving away from ...
12,000 API Keys and Passwords Found in AI Training Datasets
Nearly 12,000 API keys and passwords were discovered in the Common Crawl dataset used for training AI models, highlighting significant security risks for enterprises. Many ...
Open-Source Tool Rayhunter Helps Users Detect Stingray Attacks
The EFF has introduced Rayhunter, an open-source tool for detecting Stingray attacks, helping users safeguard their sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Fake BianLian Ransom Notes Mailed to US CEOs in Postal Mail Scam
Scammers are impersonating the BianLian group, mailing fake ransom notes to US CEOs, threatening data leaks unless Bitcoin payments are made.
BadBox Malware Disrupted on 500K Infected Android Devices
The BadBox malware disruption has impacted over 500,000 devices, revealing the urgency of addressing cybersecurity threats in low-cost Android devices.
Silk Typhoon Hackers Now Target IT Supply Chains to Breach Networks
The Silk Typhoon hackers have shifted tactics, now focusing on IT supply chains to infiltrate networks and exploit sensitive data across multiple industries.
YouTube Warns of AI-Generated Phishing Attacks Targeting Creators
AI-generated video of YouTube's CEO is being used in phishing attacks to steal creators' credentials. YouTube warns users to avoid suspicious private videos and links.
US Charges Chinese Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure Breaches
US charges Chinese state security officers and hackers from APT27 and i-Soon for global cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and government agencies since 2011.
Hunters International Claims Ransomware Attack on Tata Technologies: 1.4TB Data Breached
Hunters International ransomware claims responsibility for a major attack on Tata Technologies, stealing 1.4 TB of data and threatening to release it.
Black Basta and Cactus Ransomware: Shared Tactics and BackConnect Malware Connection
Black Basta and Cactus ransomware groups share similar tactics and use BackConnect malware, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures in enterprise businesses.
Cisco Warns of BroadWorks Flaw Exposing Credentials
Cisco warns of a BroadWorks flaw that could allow unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive credentials. Users are advised to implement security measures.
Broadcom Fixes Three VMware Zero-Days Exploited in Attacks
Broadcom fixes three critical VMware zero-days exploited in attacks, enabling attackers to escape virtual machine sandboxes. Immediate patching is advised.
Major Data Breach at Lost & Found Tracking Site Exposes Over 800,000 Records
A massive data breach at Lost & Found, a German travel tracking firm, exposed over 800,000 records, including passport scans and driver's licenses, raising serious ...