Security Spotlight

Westend Dental Fined $350,000 for Covering Up Ransomware Attack Data Breach
News
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
Actively Exploited Bugs
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
Data Breach
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
Data Breach
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
Malware
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
Data Breach
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.
This Week In Cybersecurity: 30th December to 03rd January
Cybersecurity
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 ...
Japan Mobile Carrier NTT Docomo Suffers Cyberattack Causing System Glitch and Service Disruptions
Cyberattack
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
Data Breach
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 ...
Cyber Attacks Hit French Internet Sites: Multiple Cities Targeted in Pro-Russia Hack
Cyberattack
Cyber Attacks Hit French Internet Sites: Multiple Cities Targeted in Pro-Russia Hack
French cities faced widespread website outages due to cyberattacks claimed by a pro-Russian group, highlighting vulnerabilities to politically motivated digital disruptions.