Tag: breach
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Data breach at major Swedish software supplier impacts 1.5 million
The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) is investigating a cyberattack on IT systems supplier Miljödata that exposed data belonging to 1.5 million people. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breach-at-major-swedish-software-supplier-impacts-15-million/
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Media giant Nikkei reports data breach impacting 17,000 people
Japanese publishing giant Nikkei announced earlier today that its Slack messaging platform had been compromised, exposing the personal information of over 17,000 employees and business partners. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/media-giant-nikkei-reports-data-breach-impacting-17-000-people/
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Cybersecurity experts charged with running BlackCat ransomware operation
Tags: attack, breach, computer, crypto, cybersecurity, extortion, finance, group, healthcare, incident response, law, network, office, psychology, ransom, ransomware, risk, service, threatThe victims and the demands: The indictment cited at least five victim organizations: a Florida medical-device company, a Maryland pharmaceutical manufacturer, a California doctor’s office, a California engineering firm, and a Virginia-based drone company. On May 13, 2023, the conspirators allegedly attacked the Florida firm, demanding $10 million and receiving roughly $1.27 million in cryptocurrency.…
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Cybersecurity experts charged with running BlackCat ransomware operation
Tags: attack, breach, computer, crypto, cybersecurity, extortion, finance, group, healthcare, incident response, law, network, office, psychology, ransom, ransomware, risk, service, threatThe victims and the demands: The indictment cited at least five victim organizations: a Florida medical-device company, a Maryland pharmaceutical manufacturer, a California doctor’s office, a California engineering firm, and a Virginia-based drone company. On May 13, 2023, the conspirators allegedly attacked the Florida firm, demanding $10 million and receiving roughly $1.27 million in cryptocurrency.…
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DeFi Protocol Balancer Loses Over $120m in Cyber Heist
Digital thieves have got away with over $120m stolen from popular decentralized finance protocol Balancer First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/defi-protocol-balancer-loses-120m/
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DeFi Protocol Balancer Loses Over $120m in Cyber Heist
Digital thieves have got away with over $120m stolen from popular decentralized finance protocol Balancer First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/defi-protocol-balancer-loses-120m/
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Balancer DeFi Platform Hit by Major Exploit Resulting in $100M+ in Losses
The decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem was rocked by a significant exploit targeting Balancer, one of the leading DeFi platforms. The breach specifically impacted Balancer’s V2 Composable Stable Pools, resulting in losses that reportedly exceed $100 million. This major incident highlights ongoing security challenges within the DeFi sector and underscores the importance of robust auditing and…
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Fewer data breaches in Australia, but human error now a bigger threat
Privacy commissioner warns that the human factor is a growing threat as notifications caused by staff mistakes rose significantly even as total breaches declined 10% from a record high First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366633983/Fewer-data-breaches-in-Australia-but-human-error-now-a-bigger-threat
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Lawmakers say stolen police logins are exposing Flock surveillance cameras to hackers
Flock said around 3% of its law enforcement customers do not use multi-factor authentication, potentially exposing dozens of law enforcement agency accounts open to compromise and improper access. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/11/03/lawmakers-say-stolen-police-logins-are-exposing-flock-surveillance-cameras-to-hackers/
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Lawmakers say stolen police logins are exposing Flock surveillance cameras to hackers
Flock said around 3% of its law enforcement customers do not use multi-factor authentication, potentially exposing dozens of law enforcement agency accounts open to compromise and improper access. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/11/03/lawmakers-say-stolen-police-logins-are-exposing-flock-surveillance-cameras-to-hackers/
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More than $100 million stolen in exploit of Balancer DeFi protocol
Hackers pilfered millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency on Monday from the decentralized finance protocol Balancer. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/crypto-heist-balancer-exploit
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Data breach costs lead to 90% drop in operating profit at South Korean telecom giant
SK Telecom said the sharp decline stemmed from compensation and recovery costs following a large-scale cyberattack disclosed in April that exposed the personal data of about 27 million customers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/data-breach-costs-lead-to-profit-decline-south-korea-telecom
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Shortfall in Cyber Workforce Leads to Skills Gap
Fortinet’s da Gama on Global Cyber Skill Shortage. The global cybersecurity skills shortage is leaving organizations open to more risk than ever, including increased data breach rates, higher recovery costs and prolonged disruptions. According to Fortinet’s latest Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, 86% of organizations experienced some type of breach in 2024 a number only…
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Hackers use RMM tools to breach freighters and steal cargo shipments
Threat actors are targeting freight brokers and trucking carriers with malicious links and emails to deploy remote monitoring and management tools (RMMs) that enable them to hijack cargo and steal physical goods. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-rmm-tools-to-breach-freighters-and-steal-cargo-shipments/
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Japanese retailer Askul confirms data leak after cyberattack claimed by Russia-linked group
The company said the breach exposed contact information and inquiry details from users of its online stores, Askul, Lohaco and Soloel Arena, as well as supplier data stored on its internal servers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/askul-confirms-data-breach-ransomware-incident
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Nation-State Hackers Breach Major Telecom Provider Ribbon Communications
Nation-state hackers breached Ribbon Communications, exposing data and highlighting rising cyber threats to critical infrastructure. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/nation-state-hackers-breach-major-telecom-provider-ribbon-communications/
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‘TruffleNet’ Attack Wields Stolen Credentials Against AWS
Reconnaissance and BEC are among the malicious activities attackers commit after compromising cloud accounts, using a framework based on the TruffleHog tool. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/trufflenet-attack-stolen-credentials-aws
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North Korean Hackers Caught on Video Using AI Filters in Fake Job Interviews
North Korean hackers from the Famous Chollima group used AI deepfakes and stolen identities in fake job interviews to infiltrate crypto and Web3 companies. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/north-korean-hackers-video-ai-filter-fake-job-interview/
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North Korean Hackers Caught on Video Using AI Filters in Fake Job Interviews
North Korean hackers from the Famous Chollima group used AI deepfakes and stolen identities in fake job interviews to infiltrate crypto and Web3 companies. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/north-korean-hackers-video-ai-filter-fake-job-interview/
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Hack Exposes Kansas City’s Secret Police Misconduct List
Tags: breachA major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals, for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/hack-exposes-kansas-city-kansas-polices-secret-misconduct-list/
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Hack Exposes Kansas City’s Secret Police Misconduct List
Tags: breachA major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals, for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/hack-exposes-kansas-city-kansas-polices-secret-misconduct-list/
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Conduent January 2025 breach impacts 10M+ people
Conduent January 2025 breach exposed personal data of 10M+ people, including names, addresses, DOBs, SSNs, and health and insurance info. Conduent January 2025 breach exposed the personal data of over 10M people, including names, addresses, DOBs, SSNs, and health and insurance info. In April 2025, the business services provider Conduent revealed that personal information, including…
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Conduent January 2025 breach impacts 10M+ people
Conduent January 2025 breach exposed personal data of 10M+ people, including names, addresses, DOBs, SSNs, and health and insurance info. Conduent January 2025 breach exposed the personal data of over 10M people, including names, addresses, DOBs, SSNs, and health and insurance info. In April 2025, the business services provider Conduent revealed that personal information, including…
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Proton Warns of 300 Million Stolen Login Details Circulating on Dark Web
Tags: breach, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, leak, login, monitoring, privacy, technologyPrivacy-focused technology company Proton has issued a warning about the escalating data breach crisis, revealing that hundreds of millions of stolen login credentials are actively circulating on the dark web. Through its Data Breach Observatory initiative, Proton is directly monitoring underground cybercriminal forums to identify and report data leaks in real time, helping businesses protect…