This Week In Cybersecurity: 23rd September to 27th September

This Week In Cybersecurity: 23rd September to 27th September
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    Harvey Nichols Data Breach: High-End Retailer Confirms Customer Data Exposure in Cyberattack

    Harvey Nichols has confirmed a data breach affecting its customers, exposing personal information such as names, addresses, and phone numbers. The breach, discovered on September 16th, involved unauthorized access attributed to a cyberattack. While sensitive financial data was reportedly not compromised, the retailer urges vigilance against potential phishing scams. Read more.

    MoneyGram Cyberattack: Outage Enters Day Three, Ransomware Suspected

    MoneyGram is experiencing a significant outage due to a suspected cyberattack that has disrupted its systems for three days. Initially attributed to a network issue, the company later acknowledged a cybersecurity problem. The potential ransomware threat may have compromised sensitive customer data, including personal and financial information. MoneyGram has engaged cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate and mitigate the impact of the attack. Read more.

    Dell Data Breached Again! Hackers Claim Second Attack Within a Week, Exposing 3.5GB of Data

    Dell has suffered a second data breach within a week, with hackers claiming access to 3.5GB of sensitive company data, including internal infrastructure and user credentials. The breach reportedly involved the compromise of Dell’s Atlassian accounts. Cybersecurity experts have warned that the exposure of employee data at such a scale could have severe implications for identity theft and corporate security. Read more.

    What is Secure by Design? A Guide for Enterprise Businesses

    The “Secure by Design” philosophy emphasizes integrating security into every stage of software development to proactively prevent vulnerabilities. Key principles include ownership of security outcomes and embracing transparency. Organizations are urged to implement robust security practices, such as threat modeling and regular audits, to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Adopting this approach can reduce risks and improve compliance. Explore how to build security into your development processes today! Read more.

    US Capitol Dark Web Cyber Attack: Thousands of Staffers’ Data Leaked

    A significant cyberattack has compromised personal information of over 3,000 congressional staffers, with more than 1,800 passwords found on the dark web. The breach is linked to multiple sources, including social media, adult websites and dating apps, where staffers used their official emails to sign up for such services. Read more.

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