Tag: data-breach
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Opswat signals file security opportunity
Security player is keen to recruit partners that can plug the gap leaving customers exposed to significant risk First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366643407/Opswat-signals-file-security-opportunity
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Deleted Google API keys keep working for up to 23 minutes, researchers warn
Google API keys are credentials that let applications access Google services, from Maps to the Gemini AI. If a key is leaked, an attacker can use it to make API calls, rack up … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/22/deleted-google-api-keys-risk/
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Hackers steal patient and billing data from German hospitals via third-party provider
The large-scale data breach reportedly hit Unimed, a company that handles billing services for privately insured and self-paying patients on behalf of numerous German hospitals. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-steal-patient-billing-data-german-hospitals
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Datenleck bei Hackerbande The Gentlemen
Ein Datenleck bei der Ransomware-Gruppe The Gentlemen offenbart deren Strukturen. Die Hacker nutzten KI-Modelle wie DeepSeek für ihre Infrastruktur. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/hackerbande-the-gentlemen-datenleck
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Breach Roundup: Shai-Hulud Copycat Hits npm
Also, YellowKey Gets CVE, 7-Eleven Breach, Linux Maintainers Warn on AI Bug Spam. This week, more incidents that we can here list. Among them: cloned Shai-Hulud malware, a new maximum CVSS Cisco flaw. Edge to stop loading passwords in plaintext. Tycoon 2FA offers a way around Microsoft multifactor. Convenience, taquitos and data breach: The 7-Eleven…
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Global law enforcement operation takes First VPN offline
Police seized First VPN in a global crackdown, exposed its cybercrime users, and shut down infrastructure tied to ransomware and data theft. A major international law enforcement operation has taken First VPN offline, a service that had become a quiet staple for ransomware crews, data thieves, and other cybercriminals trying to hide in plain sight. >>The coordinated…
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Google accidentally exposed details of unfixed Chromium flaw
Google has accidentally leaked details about an unfixed issue in Chromium that keeps JavaScript running in the background even when the browser is closed, allowing remote code execution on the device. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-accidentally-exposed-details-of-unfixed-chromium-flaw/
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Defenders fall behind, as AI rewrites the rules of a data breach
For almost 20 years, stolen credentials have been the most common route for attackers into organizations, according to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). But that’s no longer the case. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article: www.fortra.com/blog/defenders-fall-behind-ai-rewrites-rules-data-breach
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Industry Reacts to Verizon DBIR 2026 as Vulnerability Exploitation Takes Top Spot
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, credentials, data, data-breach, exploit, risk, threat, vulnerabilityThe 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has sparked widespread industry reaction, with security leaders warning that AI-enabled attacks, vulnerability exploitation, and third-party risk are reshaping the threat landscape faster than many organisations can respond. For the first time in the report’s history, vulnerability exploitation overtook stolen credentials as the leading initial access vector,…
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Grafana Labs Says Code Breach Stemmed from TanStack Attack
Grafana Labs has confirmed a recent data breach was caused by the TanStack supply chain attack First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/grafana-labs-code-breach-tanstack/
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Chromium-Exploit geleakt: Google-Panne gefährdet Millionen von Browser-Nutzern
Eine gefährliche und schon Ende 2022 gemeldete Chromium-Lücke ist noch immer ungepatcht. Jetzt kursiert ein Exploit im Netz – wegen einer Panne bei Google. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/millionen-nutzer-gefaehrdet-google-leakt-exploit-fuer-ungepatchte-chromium-luecke-2605-208904.html
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P2PInfect Botnet Targets Kubernetes via Exposed Redis
A persistent P2Pinfect botnet campaign targeting Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters through exposed Redis instances, highlighting how a single cloud misconfiguration can enable long-term compromise. In several investigated environments, attackers maintained access for up to six months, with consistent botnet activity detected through FortiCNAPP composite alerts. The intrusion chain began with publicly exposed Redis services,…
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P2PInfect Botnet Targets Kubernetes via Exposed Redis
A persistent P2Pinfect botnet campaign targeting Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters through exposed Redis instances, highlighting how a single cloud misconfiguration can enable long-term compromise. In several investigated environments, attackers maintained access for up to six months, with consistent botnet activity detected through FortiCNAPP composite alerts. The intrusion chain began with publicly exposed Redis services,…
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Pardus Linux Vulnerability Chain Enables Complete System Takeover
A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability chain tracked as CVE-20265140 has exposed serious security weaknesses in Pardus Linux. Researchers revealed that the flaws allow any unprivileged local user to gain full root access without authentication, potentially leading to complete system compromise within seconds. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cve-2026-5140-pardus-linux-root-access-flaw/
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Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2026 – Exploits lösen Zugangsdaten als Einfallstor ab
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/verizon-dbir-2026-exploits-haeufigster-breach-einstieg-a-86fe2cc5cff58b28ab6ef23126ef6aa9/
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WantToCry Ransomware Exploits SMB to Encrypt Remote Files
A new ransomware campaign named “WantToCry” that leverages exposed Server Message Block (SMB) services to gain access and encrypt victim data without deploying traditional malware on compromised systems. This approach significantly reduces the detection surface, making it harder for conventional security tools to identify the attack. The name “WantToCry” appears to reference the infamous WannaCry…
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Claude Code Sandbox Flaw May Compromise User Secrets
A newly disclosed security flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Code platform has exposed a critical weakness in its network sandbox, potentially allowing attackers to bypass restrictions and exfiltrate sensitive data. The issue, identified by security researcher Aonan Guan, marks the second complete sandbox bypass discovered in under six months, raising concerns about the reliability of built-in…
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Claude Code Sandbox Flaw May Compromise User Secrets
A newly disclosed security flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Code platform has exposed a critical weakness in its network sandbox, potentially allowing attackers to bypass restrictions and exfiltrate sensitive data. The issue, identified by security researcher Aonan Guan, marks the second complete sandbox bypass discovered in under six months, raising concerns about the reliability of built-in…
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GitHub Confirms Breach, 4K Internal Repos Stolen
Open source software giant GitHub confirmed a data breach this week involving the theft of thousands of repos. One threat actor, TeamPCP, took credit. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/github-confirms-breach-4k-internal-repos-stolen
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CISA Contractor Exposed Sensitive Credentials in Public GitHub Repository
CISA is investigating after a contractor’s public GitHub repository exposed AWS GovCloud credentials, internal files, and passwords. The post CISA Contractor Exposed Sensitive Credentials in Public GitHub Repository appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cisa-contractor-github-credential-leak/
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Grafana breach caused by missed token rotation after TanStack attack
The Grafana data breach was caused by a single GitHub workflow token that slipped through the rotation process following the TanStack npm supply-chain attack last week. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/grafana-breach-caused-by-missed-token-rotation-after-tanstack-attack/
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Customers say Trump Mobile is leaking their personal information
Trump Mobile is leaking customers’ email and home addresses, but has not responded to people alerting the company of the data exposure, according to two YouTubers who said they verified that their leaked data is authentic. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/05/20/customers-say-trump-mobile-is-leaking-their-personal-information/
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Verizon DBIR: Vulnerability exploitation is the dominant initial access vector
Vulnerability exploitation has overtaken stolen credentials as the most common way attackers gain initial access to target networks, according to the 2026 Verizon Data Breach … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/20/verizon-2026-dbir-findings/
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Passwörter auf Github geleakt: Peinliche Datenpanne bei US-Cyberbehörde Cisa
Forscher haben in einem öffentlichen Github-Repo interne Daten der Cisa gefunden. Sie hielten den Fund zunächst für einen Streich, doch es war keiner. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/passwoerter-auf-github-geleakt-peinliche-datenpanne-bei-us-cyberbehoerde-cisa-2605-208857.html
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CISA credential leak raises alarms, and Capitol Hill demands answers
A researcher who found a repository that leaked on GitHub said it was one of the worst he’s witnessed. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cisa-credential-leak-congress-demands-answers/
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Max-severity flaw in ChromaDB for AI apps allows server hijacking
A max-severity vulnerability in the latest Python FastAPI version of the ChromaDB project allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on exposed servers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/max-severity-flaw-in-chromadb-for-ai-apps-allows-server-hijacking/
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Verizon DBIR: Enterprises Face a Dangerous Vulnerability Glut
Verizon’s 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) finds that exploits are now involved in 31% of initial access for breaches, while patching lags too far behind the bad guys. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/verizon-dbir-enterprises-vulnerability-glut
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Attackers hit vulnerabilities hard last year, making exploits the top entry point for breaches
Verizon’s annual Data Breach Investigations Report uncovered a surge of exploited vulnerabilities, and a growing lack of critical defect remediation industrywide. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/verizon-data-breach-investigations-report-2026/