Category: ➽Data Leaks
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33k Hong Kong exporter’s clients exposed online
Schools, NGOs, government departments and retail utilities at risk. Today, on April 11, a well-known threat actor in the hacking community, going by the name “LeakBase,” shared a database belonging to one of the fastest-growing importers and exporters in Hong Kong. The company, KoreanCorner, focuses on quality creative Korean products and mainly deals with B2B…
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Toyota ransomware attack breached personal data
Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance division of the international automobile giant Toyota, recently publicized an unauthorized intrusion into its systems, leading to a significant data breach. The incident resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal and financial information of TFS customers. TFS is an integral part of the Toyota Motor Corporation, providing an array…
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Breach in the Stars: Unraveling JAXA’s Cyberattack and Its Implications
The Japanese Space Agency, also known as JAXA, recently became the target of a significant cyberattack. The breach, which occurred during the summer, potentially compromised sensitive space-related technology and data. A Brief Overview JAXA’s computer systems were breached in a cyberattack that took place over the summer. The infiltration was discovered in the fall when…
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Protecting the Unprotected: Casio Goes Through its Latest Data Breach
Casio’s data breached impacts customers in 149 countries Japanese electronics manufacturer, Casio, recently found itself at the center of a cybersecurity storm when it disclosed a data breach impacting customers in 149 countries. Consequently, this breach serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding customer information and the need for constant vigilance in…
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Understanding the Air Europa Credit Card Breach: A Comprehensive Review
In the digital age, cybersecurity threats are an ever-present concern. Among the most significant of these threats are data breaches, where unauthorized individuals gain access to sensitive information. A recent example of such a breach occurred with Air Europa, Spain’s third-largest airline, which led to a massive credit card data leak. In this article, we…
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Microsoft’s Data Exposure Incident: Unveiling the Risks of Insecure Cloud Storages
Microsoft, a renowned tech giant, recently experienced a major data leak incident that has raised questions about the security of cloud storage services like AWS and Azure. This incident has underlined the inherent risk of using insecure cloud storages and testing applications with real data. Let’s delve into the details of the incident, explore the…
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Ontario’s Data Breach: What You Need To Know
BORN Ontario child registry data breach affects 3.4 million people The Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) of Ontario has recently experienced a significant data breach affecting millions. This government-funded healthcare organization focused on perinatal and child registry. These incidents have shed light on the fragility of security systems in governmental entities. Details of the…
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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,…