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LottieFiles npm Supply Chain Attack Drains Cryptocurrency Wallets
Gabby Lee
October 31, 2024
A npm supply chain attack targeted LottieFiles, compromising versions 2.0.5-2.0.7 of its "lottie-player" package and leading to cryptocurrency theft. Users are urged to upgrade immediately.
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Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies Data Breach Impacts Customer Information
Mitchell Langley
October 31, 2024
Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies LLC suffered a data breach in 2023, exposing customer names, Social Security numbers, medical information, and more. Data breach notification ...
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Boart Longyear Data Breach Compromised Sensitive Customer Information
Mitchell Langley
October 30, 2024
Boart Longyear, a global drilling company, experienced a data breach exposing sensitive customer information, including Social Security numbers and medical records. The company is sending ...
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France’s Second-Largest ISP, Free, Suffers Data Breach
Gabby Lee
October 30, 2024
France's second-largest internet service provider (ISP), Free, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting some of its 22.9 million subscribers.
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Cash App Data Breach Settlement: Only Few Weeks to Claim $2,575 in Compensation
Mitchell Langley
October 30, 2024
Cash App users affected by the 2022 data breach have until November 19th to claim up to $2,575 in compensation for the incident.
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Wichita County Cyberattack: 47,000 Residents Affected by Data Breach
Mitchell Langley
October 30, 2024
The Wichita County cyberattack exposed the sensitive data of 47,000 residents, including SSNs and medical records. The Medusa ransomware gang claimed responsibility, demanding a ransom ...
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CRA Data Breach Exposes Tens of Thousands of Taxpayer Accounts, Millions Lost in Bogus Refunds
Mitchell Langley
October 30, 2024
Tens of thousands of Canadian taxpayers were victims of a massive CRA data breach, resulting in millions of dollars in fraudulent refunds and exposing systemic ...
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Fog Ransomware Exploits SonicWall VPN Vulnerability to Breach Corporate Networks
Gabby Lee
October 28, 2024
Fog ransomware exploits a critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766), enabling rapid network breaches and data encryption. Prompt patching is crucial.
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 21st October to 25th October
Andrew Doyle
October 25, 2024
Cyberattack Targets Critical Sectors in Cyprus A significant cyberattack has compromised critical infrastructure in Cyprus, highlighting vulnerabilities to sophisticated threats. ...
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Johnson & Johnson Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 3,200 Individuals
Mitchell Langley
October 25, 2024
A data breach at Johnson & Johnson's insurance arm compromised personal information from 3,200 individuals. The company is offering credit monitoring and identity restoration services.
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Hot Topic Data Breach: Millions of Customers Potentially Affected
Gabby Lee
October 25, 2024
A massive data breach at Hot Topic potentially exposed millions of customers' personal information, highlighting
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Nidec Corporation Suffers Data Breach: Ransomware Attack Leaks Sensitive Information
Mitchell Langley
October 25, 2024
Nidec Corporation confirms a ransomware attack leaked 50,694 files, including sensitive business documents, after negotiations with attackers failed.
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Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Suffers Triple Cyberattack, Exposing Data of Up to 169,000 Patients
Mitchell Langley
October 25, 2024
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology suffered a devastating triple cyberattack, exposing sensitive data of up to 169,000 patients, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced healthcare cybersecurity.
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Intesa Sanpaolo Data Breach: What We Know So Far
Gabby Lee
October 25, 2024
Intesa Sanpaolo faced a significant data breach, with an employee allegedly accessing 3,500 customer accounts, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's. No data was exported, but ...
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Winnebago Public Schools Shuts Down After Devastating Cyberattack
Mitchell Langley
October 25, 2024
The Winnebago school cyberattack forced the cancellation of classes. The district experienced widespread service disruptions, leading to early dismissal and Wednesday's school closure.
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Transak Hit by Data Breach: 57,000 Users Affected by Stormous Ransomware Attack
Gabby Lee
October 22, 2024
Transak, a fiat-to-crypto payment gateway, suffered a data breach impacting 57,000 users. Stormous ransomware group claimed responsibility, exposing personal data despite no financial loss.
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Cisco Confirms Data Breach: Public-Facing DevHub Targeted by Hackers
Gabby Lee
October 22, 2024
Cisco confirms a breach of its public-facing DevHub, exposing source code, credentials, and API tokens, raising concerns about future attacks despite no internal system compromise.
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Internet Archive Breached Again: Stolen Access Tokens Expose Millions of Support Tickets
Mitchell Langley
October 22, 2024
The Internet Archive suffered a second breach due to exposed GitLab tokens, granting access to 800,000+ Zendesk support tickets and potentially sensitive user data.
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Cyberattack Targets Critical Sectors in Cyprus
Gabby Lee
October 22, 2024
A major cyberattack targeted critical sectors in Cyprus, causing significant concerns about national security and economic stability. The incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced ...
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Cyprus Successfully Defends Against Wave of DDoS Cyberattacks
Mitchell Langley
October 22, 2024
Cyprus successfully repelled a wave of cyberattacks targeting government and private sector institutions, including a DDoS attack on the gov.cy portal. Authorities responded swiftly, preventing ...
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Interbank Confirms Data Breach Following Failed Extortion Attempt
October 31, 2024
Interbank, a Peruvian bank, confirms a massive data breach after a failed extortion attempt. Millions of customer records, including financial details, were leaked online.
LottieFiles npm Supply Chain Attack Drains Cryptocurrency Wallets
October 31, 2024
A npm supply chain attack targeted LottieFiles, compromising versions 2.0.5-2.0.7 of its "lottie-player" package and leading to cryptocurrency theft. Users are urged to upgrade immediately.
Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies Data Breach Impacts Customer Information
October 31, 2024
Advanced Recovery Equipment & Supplies LLC suffered a data breach in 2023, exposing customer names, Social Security numbers, medical information, and more. Data breach notification ...
Ticking Time Bomb or Opportunity? How to Secure Remote Work Environments
October 31, 2024
Remote work has revolutionized the workplace, but it has also introduced a new wave of security threats. Unvetted software, vulnerable home networks, and public Wi-Fi ...
Boart Longyear Data Breach Compromised Sensitive Customer Information
October 30, 2024
Boart Longyear, a global drilling company, experienced a data breach exposing sensitive customer information, including Social Security numbers and medical records. The company is sending ...
France’s Second-Largest ISP, Free, Suffers Data Breach
October 30, 2024
France's second-largest internet service provider (ISP), Free, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting some of its 22.9 million subscribers.
Cash App Data Breach Settlement: Only Few Weeks to Claim $2,575 in Compensation
October 30, 2024
Cash App users affected by the 2022 data breach have until November 19th to claim up to $2,575 in compensation for the incident.
Wichita County Cyberattack: 47,000 Residents Affected by Data Breach
October 30, 2024
The Wichita County cyberattack exposed the sensitive data of 47,000 residents, including SSNs and medical records. The Medusa ransomware gang claimed responsibility, demanding a ransom ...
CRA Data Breach Exposes Tens of Thousands of Taxpayer Accounts, Millions Lost in Bogus Refunds
October 30, 2024
Tens of thousands of Canadian taxpayers were victims of a massive CRA data breach, resulting in millions of dollars in fraudulent refunds and exposing systemic ...
Fog Ransomware Exploits SonicWall VPN Vulnerability to Breach Corporate Networks
October 28, 2024
Fog ransomware exploits a critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766), enabling rapid network breaches and data encryption. Prompt patching is crucial.
This Week In Cybersecurity: 21st October to 25th October
October 25, 2024
Cyberattack Targets Critical Sectors in Cyprus A significant cyberattack has compromised critical infrastructure in Cyprus, highlighting vulnerabilities to sophisticated threats. The specifics remain undisclosed, but ...
Johnson & Johnson Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 3,200 Individuals
October 25, 2024
A data breach at Johnson & Johnson's insurance arm compromised personal information from 3,200 individuals. The company is offering credit monitoring and identity restoration services.
Hot Topic Data Breach: Millions of Customers Potentially Affected
October 25, 2024
A massive data breach at Hot Topic potentially exposed millions of customers' personal information, highlighting
Nidec Corporation Suffers Data Breach: Ransomware Attack Leaks Sensitive Information
October 25, 2024
Nidec Corporation confirms a ransomware attack leaked 50,694 files, including sensitive business documents, after negotiations with attackers failed.
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Suffers Triple Cyberattack, Exposing Data of Up to 169,000 Patients
October 25, 2024
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology suffered a devastating triple cyberattack, exposing sensitive data of up to 169,000 patients, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced healthcare cybersecurity.
Intesa Sanpaolo Data Breach: What We Know So Far
October 25, 2024
Intesa Sanpaolo faced a significant data breach, with an employee allegedly accessing 3,500 customer accounts, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's. No data was exported, but ...
Winnebago Public Schools Shuts Down After Devastating Cyberattack
October 25, 2024
The Winnebago school cyberattack forced the cancellation of classes. The district experienced widespread service disruptions, leading to early dismissal and Wednesday's school closure.
Transak Hit by Data Breach: 57,000 Users Affected by Stormous Ransomware Attack
October 22, 2024
Transak, a fiat-to-crypto payment gateway, suffered a data breach impacting 57,000 users. Stormous ransomware group claimed responsibility, exposing personal data despite no financial loss.
Cisco Confirms Data Breach: Public-Facing DevHub Targeted by Hackers
October 22, 2024
Cisco confirms a breach of its public-facing DevHub, exposing source code, credentials, and API tokens, raising concerns about future attacks despite no internal system compromise.
Internet Archive Breached Again: Stolen Access Tokens Expose Millions of Support Tickets
October 22, 2024
The Internet Archive suffered a second breach due to exposed GitLab tokens, granting access to 800,000+ Zendesk support tickets and potentially sensitive user data.