Tag: hacked
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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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Samsung’s UK Data Breach: Unveiling Vulnerabilities
Samsung, a global technology leader, recently confirmed a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the unauthorized access to some UK customers’ contact information. This data breach, however, did not involve any financial data or customer passwords. A Brief Overview of the Incident The cybersecurity incident had affected those who made purchases from Samsung’s UK online store,…
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System Shutdown at Mr. Cooper: Cybersecurity Incident Analysis and Updates
Mr. Cooper, the mortgage lending agency based in Dallas, Texas, recently became the victim of a cybersecurity assault. This unexpected breach led to a comprehensive shutdown of their IT systems, including their online payment portal. “On October 31, 2023, Mr. Cooper determined that the company had experienced a cybersecurity incident in which an unauthorized third…
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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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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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MGM Resorts’ Virtual Vulnerability: The Cyberattack that Shattered Security
Chaos at the Casino In a dramatic turn of events, MGM Resorts International, a titan in the casino and hospitality space, found itself under cyber siege. A message broadcast on X (formerly Twitter) indicates that the digital assault brought chaos to key operational areas, including the main website, online booking, and essential in-casino services like…
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Coffee Lost Bagel: How Dating App Suffered a Cyberattack
A Week-Long Service Disruption During the last week of August, users of Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) faced difficulties signing into their accounts or using the app. These issues disrupted users’ dating routines. Specifically, CMB determined that an “external actor” had deleted company data and files, causing the outage. The Outage: More Than a Technical Glitch…
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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…
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Reddit hacked, everything you need to know
Hundreds of company contacts, advertiser and employees data is stolen. Reddit, one of the largest social media platforms, suffered a security breach on February 5th, in which threat actors were able to access internal documents and source code. The company confirmed that the attack was carried out through a spear-phishing attack. Spear-phishing attacks are a…
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Puma Data Breach: What Customers Need to Know
Another iconic brand falls victim of Chucky. On December we covered a cyber security incident that happened to Adidas Morocco. At that time, 62k customers’ personal data, including emails and hashed passwords, were leaked online. You can read that article here. On January 21, 2023 another major sportswear brand has suffered from a cyber security…