Tag: breach
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Breach Readiness and Business Continuity Planning
I recently caught up with Karissa Breen, the founder of KBI.Media, and we got straight into our topic: What is breach readiness and business continuity planning in complex environments? Everyone talks about having a plan, but actually putting it into action, especially when you’re under attack, is a completely different story. Realities of Breach Readiness……
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Microsoft moves to disrupt hacking-as-a-service scheme that’s bypassing AI safety measures
The defendants used stolen API keys to gain access to devices and accounts with Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI service, which they then used to generate “thousands” of images that violated content restrictions. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/microsoft-generative-ai-lawsuit-hacking/
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Medical billing firm Medusind discloses breach affecting 360,000 people
Medusind, a leading billing provider for healthcare organizations, is notifying hundreds of thousands of individuals of a data breach that exposed their personal and health information more than a year ago, in December 2023. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/medical-billing-firm-medusind-discloses-breach-affecting-360-000-people/
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Microsoft moves to disrupt hacking-as-a-service scheme that’s bypassing AI safety measures
The defendants used stolen API keys to gain access to devices and accounts with Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI service, which they then used to generate “thousands” of images that violated content restrictions. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/microsoft-generative-ai-lawsuit-hacking/
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BeyondTrust breach affected Treasury Department only
The government cybersecurity agency says fallout from a breach against BeyondTrust last month has not affected other federal agencies, although the investigation is ongoing. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366617777/CISA-BeyondTrust-breach-impacted-Treasury-Department-only
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Thousands of credit cards stolen in Green Bay Packers store breach
American football team Green Bay Packers says cybercriminals stole the credit card data of over 8,500 customers after hacking its official Pro Shop online retail store in a September breach. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thousands-of-credit-cards-stolen-in-green-bay-packers-store-breach/
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How initial access brokers (IABs) sell your users’ credentials
Initial Access Brokers (IABs) are specialized cybercriminals that break into corporate networks and sell stolen access to other attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how IABs operate and how businesses can protect themselves. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-initial-access-brokers-iabs-sell-your-users-credentials/
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UN aviation agency confirms recruitment database security breach
The United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has confirmed that a threat actor has stolen approximately 42,000 records after hacking into its recruitment database. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/un-aviation-agency-confirms-recruitment-database-security-breach/
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Thousands Impacted by Casio Data Breach
Casio has completed its investigation into the data breach caused by a recent ransomware attack and found that thousands of individuals are impacted. The post Thousands Impacted by Casio Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/thousands-impacted-by-casio-data-breach/
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UN aviation agency ICAO confirms its recruitment database was hacked
ICAO said that a previously reported data breach involved “approximately 42,000 recruitment application data records from April 2016 to July 2024.” ]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/icao-un-confirms-recruitment-systems-data-breach
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Top 5 Malware Threats to Prepare Against in 2025
2024 had its fair share of high-profile cyber attacks, with companies as big as Dell and TicketMaster falling victim to data breaches and other infrastructure compromises. In 2025, this trend will continue. So, to be prepared for any kind of malware attack, every organization needs to know its cyber enemy in advance. Here are 5…
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âš¡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [30 Dec]
Every week, the digital world faces new challenges and changes. Hackers are always finding new ways to breach systems, while defenders work hard to keep our data safe. Whether it’s a hidden flaw in popular software or a clever new attack method, staying informed is key to protecting yourself and your organization.In this week’s update,…
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Washington State Filed Lawsuit Against T-Mobile Massive Data Breach
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a consumer protection lawsuit against T-Mobile for its alleged failure to secure sensitive personal information of over 2 million residents. This lawsuit comes in the wake of a massive data breach that exposed the personal details of Washingtonians, putting them at heightened risk of fraud and identity theft.…
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The biggest data breach fines, penalties, and settlements so far
Tags: access, apache, attack, breach, business, china, ciso, communications, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, flaw, framework, GDPR, google, hacker, Hardware, identity, Internet, law, leak, linkedin, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, office, phone, privacy, regulation, risk, service, software, technology, tool, training, update, vulnerabilitySizable fines assessed for data breaches in recent years suggest that regulators are getting more serious about cracking down on organizations that don’t properly protect consumer data.Hit with a $ 1.3 billion fine for unlawfully transferring personal data from the European Union to the US, Meta tops the list of recent big-ticket sanctions, with one…
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Breach Readiness: Elevating Your Security Posture in a Constantly Evolving Threat Landscape
The digital economy thrives on openness, interconnectivity, and near-instantaneous data exchange. Yet, this very environment also paves the way for sophisticated cyber threats that continue to surge in both frequency and severity. Today’s organizations must acknowledge a fundamental reality: breaches are no longer an improbable scenario, but an eventual certainty. Although visible headlines often focus……
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Massive T-Mobile breach prompts lawsuit from Washington state
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/massive-t-mobile-breach-prompts-lawsuit-from-washington-state
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Third-Party Data Breach Limited to Treasury Dept.
The breach was carried out by exploiting CVE-2024-12356 in BeyondTrust cybersecurity company, just last week. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cisa-third-party-data-breach-limited-treasury-dept
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Washington state sues T-Mobile over 2021 data breach security failures
Washington state has sued T-Mobile over failing to secure the sensitive personal information of over 2 million Washington residents in a 2021 data breach. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/washington-state-sues-t-mobile-over-2021-data-breach-security-failures/
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CISA says hack targeting Treasury Department did not impact other federal agencies
BeyondTrust says an investigation of a December attack spree is nearing completion and SaaS instances are fully patched. Hackers used a stolen key to attack Treasury workstations. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-hack-treasury-federal-agencies/736654/
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T-Mobile Sued by Washington State Over 2021 Data Breach
Attorney General Accuses Telecom of Failing to Correctly Notify Millions of Victims. Washington state’s attorney general filed a consumer protection lawsuit against T-Mobile over a massive 2021 data breach that exposed personally identifiable information for more than 79 million consumers, alleging in part the telecom failed to correctly notify victims. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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ADFS”Š”, “ŠLiving in the Legacy of DRS
ADFS”Š”, “ŠLiving in the Legacy of DRS It’s no secret that Microsoft have been trying to move customers away from ADFS for a while. Short of slapping a “deprecated” label on it, every bit of documentation I come across eventually explains why Entra ID should now be used in place of ADFS. And yet”¦ we still encounter…
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UN aviation agency investigating ‘potential’ security breach
On Monday, the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced it was investigating what it described as a “reported security incident.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/un-aviation-agency-investigating-potential-security-breach/
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Washington state sues T-Mobile over allegedly shoddy cyber practices leading to 2021 breach
Washington state’s attorney general says in a lawsuit that T-Mobile knew about its cybersecurity weaknesses for years and could have avoided a 2021 data breach. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/washington-state-lawsuit-tmobile-2021-data-breach
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UN aviation agency investigating possible data breach
The United Nation’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirmed on Monday that it’s >>actively investigating reports of a potential information … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/07/icao-un-aviation-agency-data-breach-security-incident/
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UN aviation agency ‘investigating’ security breach after hacker claims theft of personal data
ICAO says the incident was allegedly linked to a hacker ‘known for targeting international organizations’ First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/01/07/un-aviation-agency-investigating-security-breach-after-hacker-claims-theft-of-personal-data/
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UN aviation agency ‘actively investigating’ cybercriminal’s claimed data breach
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said it was responding to claims of a data breach “allegedly linked to a threat actor known for targeting international organizations.”]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/united-nations-icao-investigating-data-breach
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Washington Attorney General Sues T-Mobile Over 2021 Data Breach
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against T-Mobile over a 2021 data breach that impacted over 76 million consumers. The post Washington Attorney General Sues T-Mobile Over 2021 Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/washington-attorney-general-sues-t-mobile-over-2021-data-breach/
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Russian hackers turn trusted online stores into phishing pages
Tags: breach, credentials, credit-card, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, email, finance, hacker, phishing, risk, russia, service, tactics, theft, threat, wordpressIn a smart campaign, Russian cybercriminals are turning trusted online stores into phishing pages that capture sensitive details through convincing payment interfaces.According to a research by the cybersecurity firm Slashnext, the Russian miscreants have built a WordPress plugin, PhishWP, which creates fake payment pages that look like trusted services, such as Stripe.”WordPress is one of…