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PowerSchool Data Breach Hits Louisiana School Districts: Ascension Parish Schools, Livingston Parish Schools Among the Ones Affected
PowerSchool data breach impacted Louisiana school districts, potentially exposing sensitive student and staff information. PowerSchool claims the data has been deleted, but the incident highlights ...
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New Mirai Botnet Leverages Zero-Day Exploits to Target Industrial Routers
A new Mirai botnet is using zero-day exploits to target industrial routers and smart home devices, launching high-intensity DDoS attacks. Learn about the vulnerabilities and ...
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UK’s Nominet Hit by Cyber Attack: Hackers Exploited Zero-Day Ivanti VPN Vulnerability
The UK Internet Domain Registry, Nominet, suffered a cyber attack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti VPN software. While no data breach is confirmed, the ...
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BayMark Health Services Data Breach: Ransomware Attack Exposes Patient Data
BayMark Health Services suffered a significant data breach after a ransomware attack, exposing sensitive patient information. The company is working to mitigate the damage and ...
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Medusind Breach Exposes Sensitive Patient Data of Over 360,000 Customers
US dental and medical billing firm Medusind suffered a significant data breach, exposing the personal, financial, and medical data of over 360,000 customers. The breach, ...
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PowerSchool Hack Compromises Alabama K-12 Student Data
PowerSchool data breach has affected Alabama K-12 schools, raising concerns about student and teacher data security. The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of educational institutions ...
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Casio Data Breach Ransomware Attack Compromised 8,500 Individuals
Casio confirms customer data compromised in ransomware attack
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Green Bay Packers Pro Shop Data Breach Exposes Customer Information
Green Bay Packers data breach affected NFL team's Packers Pro Shop website with customer's info compromised.
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Rivers Casino Data Breach Follows Class-Action Lawsuits After Personal Information Compromised
Rivers Casino Philadelphia data breach exposed sensitive customer information, leading to multiple class-action lawsuits. Learn about the extent of the breach and the legal actions ...
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PowerSchool Hack Exposes Sensitive Data of Students and Teachers in K-12 Districts
PowerSchool hack exposed student and teacher data from K-12 districts, including SSNs and PII, prompting investigations and credit monitoring services for those affected.
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Hacked Chrome Extensions Expose 2.6 Million Users to Data Leaks
Over 36 Hacked Chrome extensions put 2.6 million users at risk of data leaks, exposing browsing data and credentials. Security researchers urge immediate removal of ...
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Westend Dental Fined $350,000 for Covering Up Ransomware Attack Data Breach
Westend Dental LLC, a US dental chain, was fined $350,000 for lying about a 2020 ransomware attack that resulted in a major data breach. Their ...
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Nuclei Vulnerability Allows Signature Bypass and Code Execution
Nuclei vulnerability (CVE-2024-43405) allows signature bypass and code execution due to inconsistencies in newline character handling between signature verification and YAML parsing. Update to version ...
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Washington Sues T-Mobile Over Data Breach Impacting Millions
Washington state sued T-Mobile for a massive data breach affecting millions, alleging negligence and inadequate customer notification. The T-Mobile data breach exposed sensitive personal information.
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City Bank Data Breach: Client Financial Statements Sold on Underground Forums
City Bank data breach resulted in client financial statements being sold on underground forums. The vulnerability, involving weak multi-factor authentication and improper session handling, was ...
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PLAYFULGHOST Malware: Exploiting Phishing, SEO Poisoning, and Trojanized VPNs
PLAYFULGHOST malware uses phishing, SEO poisoning, and trojanized VPN apps to steal data, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity practices.
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Hacker ‘natohub’ Claims 42,000 Records in UN Civil Aviation Agency Data Breach
A hacker claims a data breach at the ICAO, a UN agency, affecting 42,000 individuals. The ICAO is investigating.
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 30th December to 03rd January
This week in cybersecurity, major incidents include Volkswagen's breach of 800,000 vehicle data, Japan Airlines' DDoS disruptions, and Rhode Island's RIBridges data leak affecting 650,000 ...
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Japan Mobile Carrier NTT Docomo Suffers Cyberattack Causing System Glitch and Service Disruptions
Japan's largest mobile carrier, NTT Docomo, experienced a significant system glitch and service disruptions due to a cyberattack, impacting its website and "d payment" service. ...
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Rutherford County Schools Data Breach: Student Data Compromised
The Rutherford County Schools data breach compromised student and employee data, including Social Security numbers. Experts urge parents to monitor credit reports and utilize FTC ...
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New Mirai Botnet Leverages Zero-Day Exploits to Target Industrial Routers
A new Mirai botnet is using zero-day exploits to target industrial routers and smart home devices, launching high-intensity DDoS attacks. Learn about the vulnerabilities and ...
UK’s Nominet Hit by Cyber Attack: Hackers Exploited Zero-Day Ivanti VPN Vulnerability
The UK Internet Domain Registry, Nominet, suffered a cyber attack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti VPN software. While no data breach is confirmed, the ...
BayMark Health Services Data Breach: Ransomware Attack Exposes Patient Data
BayMark Health Services suffered a significant data breach after a ransomware attack, exposing sensitive patient information. The company is working to mitigate the damage and ...
Medusind Breach Exposes Sensitive Patient Data of Over 360,000 Customers
US dental and medical billing firm Medusind suffered a significant data breach, exposing the personal, financial, and medical data of over 360,000 customers. The breach, ...
PowerSchool Hack Compromises Alabama K-12 Student Data
PowerSchool data breach has affected Alabama K-12 schools, raising concerns about student and teacher data security. The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of educational institutions ...
Casio Data Breach Ransomware Attack Compromised 8,500 Individuals
Casio confirms customer data compromised in ransomware attack
Green Bay Packers Pro Shop Data Breach Exposes Customer Information
Green Bay Packers data breach affected NFL team's Packers Pro Shop website with customer's info compromised.
Rivers Casino Data Breach Follows Class-Action Lawsuits After Personal Information Compromised
Rivers Casino Philadelphia data breach exposed sensitive customer information, leading to multiple class-action lawsuits. Learn about the extent of the breach and the legal actions ...
PowerSchool Hack Exposes Sensitive Data of Students and Teachers in K-12 Districts
PowerSchool hack exposed student and teacher data from K-12 districts, including SSNs and PII, prompting investigations and credit monitoring services for those affected.
Top 15 Cyberattacks of 2024: The Worst Incidents for Enterprise
2024 saw a record number of significant cyberattacks targeting enterprises. This blog post dissects the Top 15 Cyber Attacks of 2024, examining the impact, vulnerabilities ...
Hacked Chrome Extensions Expose 2.6 Million Users to Data Leaks
Over 36 Hacked Chrome extensions put 2.6 million users at risk of data leaks, exposing browsing data and credentials. Security researchers urge immediate removal of ...
Westend Dental Fined $350,000 for Covering Up Ransomware Attack Data Breach
Westend Dental LLC, a US dental chain, was fined $350,000 for lying about a 2020 ransomware attack that resulted in a major data breach. Their ...
Nuclei Vulnerability Allows Signature Bypass and Code Execution
Nuclei vulnerability (CVE-2024-43405) allows signature bypass and code execution due to inconsistencies in newline character handling between signature verification and YAML parsing. Update to version ...
Washington Sues T-Mobile Over Data Breach Impacting Millions
Washington state sued T-Mobile for a massive data breach affecting millions, alleging negligence and inadequate customer notification. The T-Mobile data breach exposed sensitive personal information.
City Bank Data Breach: Client Financial Statements Sold on Underground Forums
City Bank data breach resulted in client financial statements being sold on underground forums. The vulnerability, involving weak multi-factor authentication and improper session handling, was ...
PLAYFULGHOST Malware: Exploiting Phishing, SEO Poisoning, and Trojanized VPNs
PLAYFULGHOST malware uses phishing, SEO poisoning, and trojanized VPN apps to steal data, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity practices.
Hacker ‘natohub’ Claims 42,000 Records in UN Civil Aviation Agency Data Breach
A hacker claims a data breach at the ICAO, a UN agency, affecting 42,000 individuals. The ICAO is investigating.
Japan Mobile Carrier NTT Docomo Suffers Cyberattack Causing System Glitch and Service Disruptions
Japan's largest mobile carrier, NTT Docomo, experienced a significant system glitch and service disruptions due to a cyberattack, impacting its website and "d payment" service. ...
Rutherford County Schools Data Breach: Student Data Compromised
The Rutherford County Schools data breach compromised student and employee data, including Social Security numbers. Experts urge parents to monitor credit reports and utilize FTC ...