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PowerSchool Hack Exposes Sensitive Data of Students and Teachers in K-12 Districts
Mitchell Langley
January 8, 2025
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
Mitchell Langley
January 7, 2025
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
Gabby Lee
January 7, 2025
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
Mitchell Langley
January 7, 2025
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
Mitchell Langley
January 7, 2025
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
Gabby Lee
January 7, 2025
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
Mitchell Langley
January 7, 2025
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
Mitchell Langley
January 7, 2025
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
Mitchell Langley
January 3, 2025
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
Gabby Lee
January 3, 2025
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
Mitchell Langley
January 3, 2025
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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US Treasury Hack: Escalating Cyber Warfare Between US and China
Gabby Lee
January 2, 2025
The recent US Treasury cyberattack highlights the escalating threat landscape. Learn how enterprise businesses can bolster their defenses against sophisticated state-sponsored attacks like the US ...
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Cyber Attacks Hit French Internet Sites: Multiple Cities Targeted in Pro-Russia Hack
Mitchell Langley
January 2, 2025
French cities faced widespread website outages due to cyberattacks claimed by a pro-Russian group, highlighting vulnerabilities to politically motivated digital disruptions.
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 23rd December to 27th December
Mitchell Langley
January 1, 2025
This Week In Cybersecurity covers the latest incidents and trends from December 23rd to December 27th. Highlights include the Play ransomware gang's breach of Krispy ...
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Rhode Island’s RIBridges Hack: Data Leaked on Dark Web on New Year’s Day
Gabby Lee
January 1, 2025
The RIBridges data breach exposes the sensitive information of approximately 650,000 Rhode Islanders. The state is working to mitigate the damage and provide support to ...
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Volkswagen Data Leak Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
Mitchell Langley
January 1, 2025
Volkswagen data leak exposed the location data of 800,000 electric vehicles, along with personal details for some drivers, highlighting serious security flaws.
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China Denies State-Sponsored Cyberattack on US Treasury
Mitchell Langley
January 1, 2025
China denies US accusations of a state-sponsored cyberattack on US Treasury, calling the claims "groundless," while the US points to a compromised third-party service provider.
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Pro-Russian Hackers NoName057 Launch Coordinated Cyberattacks Against Italy
Mitchell Langley
December 31, 2024
: Pro-Russian hackers NoName057 targeted Italian websites, including Milan airports, in a series of DDoS attacks.
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Massive Healthcare Breaches Prompt Overhaul of US Cybersecurity Rules
Mitchell Langley
December 31, 2024
The US is overhauling its cybersecurity rules following a surge in healthcare breaches. New regulations will mandate encryption, multi-factor authentication, and network segmentation to protect ...
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Harley-Davidson Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Customer Records: 888 Claims Cyberattack
Gabby Lee
December 31, 2024
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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NailaoLocker Ransomware Targets EU Healthcare Sector in a Cyberattack
Mitchell Langley
February 20, 2025
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Akira Ransomware Attack Targets Defunct Australian Media Company
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
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Microsoft Teams Exploited in Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks
Mitchell Langley
January 29, 2025
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PowerSchool Data Breach Hits Louisiana School Districts: Ascension Parish Schools, Livingston Parish Schools Among the Ones Affected
January 10, 2025
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 ...
New Mirai Botnet Leverages Zero-Day Exploits to Target Industrial Routers
January 10, 2025
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
January 10, 2025
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
January 10, 2025
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
January 10, 2025
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
January 10, 2025
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
January 8, 2025
Casio confirms customer data compromised in ransomware attack
Green Bay Packers Pro Shop Data Breach Exposes Customer Information
January 8, 2025
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
January 8, 2025
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
January 8, 2025
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
January 8, 2025
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
January 7, 2025
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
January 7, 2025
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
January 7, 2025
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
January 7, 2025
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
January 7, 2025
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
January 7, 2025
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
January 7, 2025
A hacker claims a data breach at the ICAO, a UN agency, affecting 42,000 individuals. The ICAO is investigating.
This Week In Cybersecurity: 30th December to 03rd January
January 3, 2025
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 ...
Japan Mobile Carrier NTT Docomo Suffers Cyberattack Causing System Glitch and Service Disruptions
January 3, 2025
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. ...