Category: ➽Data Leaks
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The Dawning Age of Cyber Security: A Comprehensive Review of the Largest Data Breaches of 2023
In the digital landscape of 2023, cyber threats have evolved into one of the most persistent and challenging issues for organizations worldwide. With an increasing amount of data being stored and transferred online, the potential for security breaches has grown proportionally. This article examines some of the most significant cyber security incidents of 2023, shedding…
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Air Canada Breached Amidst Wave of Attacks On Canadian Sites
In a recent Cybersecurity incident, Air Canada, the largest airline and “flag-carrier” of Canada, revealed that an unauthorized group gained access, at an unknown time and for an unknown duration, to its internal systems, compromising the personal information (PII) of its employees. Air Canada spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick confirmed that an unauthorized group of individuals breached…
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Sony Investigates New Data Breach. Who Is The Threat Actor?
Multiple hackers claim responsibility for cyberattack Sony again finds itself in alleged cyber attack. In late September 2023, allegations emerged about a potential data breach targeting the tech giant. With differing claims about the breach and its origins, what’s the reality behind these claims? Here’s what we know so far. The Main Suspects On Monday,…
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Microsoft’s Data Leak: The Unexpected Challenge of AI Exposure
Microsoft inadvertently exposed 38 terabytes of sensitive data This oversight happened when the company was sharing open-source training data from its GitHub repository. At this time the repository known as “robust-models-transfer” is no longer accessible. This repository pertained to a 2020 research paper on adversarially robust ImageNet models. Behind the Breach Azure’s Shared Access Signature…
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Cyberattack Hits “Mom’s Meals”: 1.2M Victims
Even ransomware couldn’t resist a taste of Mom’s Meals PurFoods, operating under the business name ‘Mom’s Meals,’ has recently disclosed a significant data breach that has affected the personal information of around 1.2 million customers and employees. The breach was a result of a ransomware attack, underscoring the importance of robust cybersecurity practices in today’s…
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They Steal Our Democracy: New Electoral Data Breach Exposes 8 years of UK Voter Data
The UK Voters Data Breach In an era dominated by digital advancements, the sanctity of democratic processes faces unforeseen threats. Recent revelations of electoral data breaches have ignited concerns over the vulnerability of voting systems. The journey towards safeguarding the essence of democracy takes a precarious turn as incidents akin to the one involving the…
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MOVEit Hack Exposes Deutsche Bank’s Client Data
Multiple banks affected by the same service provider attack Deutsche Bank AG, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has confirmed a data breach at one of its service providers, leading to the exposure of customer data. The breach is believed to be part of a larger MOVEit Transfer data-theft attack. Bank spokesperson comments on…
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The Week in Threat Actors – July 6 – The new and the arrested
Unmasking the New Cyber Threats and Celebrating Security Victories The cyber security landscape is a dynamic and ever-evolving field, with new threat actors emerging and existing ones being apprehended. The first week of July has been no exception, with a flurry of activity that has kept the cyber security community on high alert. Here’s a…
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The Emergence of Rhysida and DarkRace: Two New Ransomware Threats
At least ten victims are listed in roughly a week of existence Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years, and two new groups have emerged in May 2023: Rhysida and DarkRace. These sophisticated ransomware groups have already targeted several organizations across Europe, encrypting victims’ data and demanding ransom payments. Rhysida Ransomware Targets…
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BianLian Ransomware Hits Basel-Stadt Education
Over a Terabyte of Sensitive Data Exposed On Darknet On May 9, 2023, the Department of Education of the Canton of Basel-Stadt fell victim to a massive cyberattack orchestrated by the notorious BianLian ransomware group. The cybercriminals successfully infiltrated the department’s systems and exfiltrated the shocking 1.2 terabytes of sensitive data. According to cyber criminals’ the data…