Tag: data-breach
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The AI Security Dilemma: Navigating the High-Stakes World of Cloud AI
Tags: access, ai, attack, cloud, container, control, credentials, cve, data, data-breach, flaw, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, least-privilege, microsoft, risk, service, software, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementAI presents an incredible opportunity for organizations even as it expands the attack surface in new and complex ways. For security leaders, the goal isn’t to stop AI adoption but to enable it securely. Artificial Intelligence is no longer on the horizon; it’s here, and it’s being built and deployed in the cloud at a…
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On the Rise: Ransomware Victims, Breaches, Infostealers
Tags: breach, credentials, cybercrime, data, data-breach, exploit, ransomware, threat, vulnerabilityResearchers See ‘Acceleration’ in Existing Threats, Ongoing Criminal Success. Cybercrime so far this year can be summarized as featuring more of everything, with researchers tracking increases in the number of ransomware and data breach victims, credentials stolen by infostealers, and new vulnerability disclosures with exploits coming to light. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Threat Actors Exploit Smart Contracts to Drain Over $900K from Crypto Wallets
SentinelLABS has exposed a sophisticated series of cryptocurrency scams where threat actors distribute malicious smart contracts masquerading as automated trading bots, resulting in the drainage of user wallets exceeding $900,000 USD. These scams leverage obfuscated Solidity code deployed on platforms like the Remix Solidity Compiler, targeting Ethereum-based ecosystems. The campaigns, active since early 2024, employ…
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Hacker Accesses Millions of IMDataCenter Records from Exposed AWS Bucket
Florida firm IMDataCenter exposed 38GB of sensitive data including names, emails and ownership info. At least one hacker accessed and downloaded the files. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hacker-accesses-imdatacenter-records-exposed-aws-bucket/
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Top US energy companies frequently exposed to critical security flaws
A report from security firm SixMap shows that a large number of energy companies use equipment with vulnerabilities that are located on potentially exposed ports. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/top-us-energy-companies-frequently-exposed-to-critical-security-flaws/756950/
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Nvidia patches critical Triton server bugs that threaten AI model security
This could matter to AI everywhere: Wiz researchers focused their analysis on Triton’s Python backend, citing its popularity and central role in the system. While it handles models written in Python, it also serves as a dependency for several other backendsmeaning models configured under different frameworks may still rely on it during parts of the…
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Cisco discloses data breach impacting Cisco.com user accounts
Cisco has disclosed that cybercriminals stole the basic profile information of users registered on Cisco.com following a voice phishing (vishing) attack that targeted a company representative. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-discloses-data-breach-impacting-ciscocom-user-accounts/
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Exposed Without a Breach: The Cost of Data Blindness
These are in plain sight without a Breach. No ransomware. No compromise. Just misconfigured systems, overpermissioned users, silent access. When we think of a breach, we imagine firewalls failing, malware spreading, or hackers stealing credentials. But 2025 has made something else clear: you don’t need a breach to suffer breach-level damage. Sometimes, data leaks without…
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How Can Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Help Your Organization?
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a black-box security testing method that analyzes running applications for vulnerabilities by emulating real-world attacks against their exposed interfaces. Instead of analyzing source code, DAST using manual and automated tools interact with a live deployment of the application (web app, APIs, mobile backend, etc.) and inject malicious payloads to……
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5 hard truths of a career in cybersecurity, and how to navigate them
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, awareness, best-practice, breach, business, cio, ciso, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, finance, firewall, framework, gartner, identity, ISO-27001, jobs, mitigation, network, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, skills, strategy, technology, threat, training, wafCybersecurity teams protect systems but neglect people: After all the effort it takes to break into cybersecurity, professionals often end up on teams that don’t feel welcoming or supportive.Jinan Budge, a research director at Forrester who focuses on enabling CISOs and other technical leaders, believes the way most cybersecurity career paths are structured plays a…
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Fashion giant Chanel hit in wave of Salesforce data theft attacks
French fashion giant Chanel is the latest company to suffer a data breach in an ongoing wave of Salesforce data theft attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fashion-giant-chanel-hit-in-wave-of-salesforce-data-theft-attacks/
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Northwest Radiologists data breach hits 350,000 in Washington
A January 2025 breach at Northwest Radiologists exposed data of 350,000 Washington State residents, the company confirmed. A data breach at Northwest Radiologists in January 2025 has exposed the personal information of 350,000 residents of Washington State, the company has confirmed. The security breach occurred on January 25, 2025 and caused “network disruption” at the…
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Leaked, Patched, and Still Hacked: The SharePoint Zero-Day Crisis
This week we explore the recent Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability that has led to widespread exploitation by ransomware gangs and Chinese State-sponsored hackers. We also cover the confirmed compromise of multiple US agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, in a large-scale cyber espionage campaign. Kevin Johnson joins to discuss the implications of these events, the……
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Leaked, Patched, and Still Hacked: The SharePoint Zero-Day Crisis
This week we explore the recent Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability that has led to widespread exploitation by ransomware gangs and Chinese State-sponsored hackers. We also cover the confirmed compromise of multiple US agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, in a large-scale cyber espionage campaign. Kevin Johnson joins to discuss the implications of these events, the……
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Pi-hole Data Breach Exposes Donor Emails Through WordPress Plugin Flaw
A trusted name in open-source privacy software is facing tough questions after a recent data breach exposed donor names and email addresses. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what you need to know. What Happened? On July 28, 2025, members of the Pi-hole community reported suspicious emails sent to addresses used only for Pi-hole……
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Lovense flaws expose emails and allow account takeover
Lovense fixed bugs exposing emails and allowing account takeovers. Company CEO may take legal action after the flaws were publicly disclosed. Lovense, a manufacturer of internet-connected sex toys, fixed two vulnerabilities that exposed users’ emails and allowed remote account takeovers. A researcher known as BobDaHacker recently disclosed the flaws after Lovense claimed it would take…
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6 things keeping CISOs up at night
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, data-breach, deep-fake, email, exploit, infrastructure, jobs, metric, password, phishing, regulation, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityAI’s potential to create a competency crisis: At mental health organization Headspace CISO Jameeka Aaron sees many potential applications for AI but she is balancing enablement with caution. However, Aaron is particularly concerned about the impact of generative AI on the hiring process.While strong developers can leverage AI to their advantage, weaker developers may appear…
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Average global data breach cost now $4.44 million
IBM released its Cost of a Data Breach Report, which revealed AI adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. While the overall number of organizations … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/04/ibm-cost-data-breach-report-2025/
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IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025 – Kosten von Datenlecks sinken in Deutschland erstmals seit 5 Jahren
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/kosten-pro-datenleck-deutschland-sinken-ibm-bericht-a-4ba549f297f96ba3efc34664647dd9a0/
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Nach Cyberangriff auf Lookiero – Entschädigungen nach Datenleck Kanzlei setzt 5.000 Euro durch
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/datenleck-lookiero-schadensersatz-dr-stoll-sauer-a-4d11f1138b308b6506e2544dabe979f7/
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Pi-hole Plugin Flaw Exposes Donor Names and Email Addresses in Data Breach
A Pi-hole donor has reported receiving spam email to an address created exclusively for their donation to the popular network-level ad blocker, raising concerns about a potential data breach affecting the project’s donor database. The incident, reported on Reddit’s Pi-hole community forum under investigation status, suggests that donor email addresses may have been compromised or…
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Legal aid cyber-attack has pushed sector towards collapse, say lawyers
Barristers report going unpaid and cases being turned away amid fears firms will desert legal aid work altogetherLawyers have warned that a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency has pushed the sector into chaos, with barristers going unpaid, cases being turned away and fears a growing number of firms could desert legal aid work altogether.In…
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10 Best Dark Web Monitoring Tools in 2025
Choosing the right dark web monitoring tool is a critical decision for both individuals and organizations seeking to protect their digital assets and identity. With the dark web serving as a hub for illegal data trading, from leaked credentials to intellectual property, a robust monitoring solution is essential for proactive defense. The best tool for…
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Studie: 5,2 Millionen deutsche Konten im Jahr 2025 bisher geleakt
Tags: data-breachEs ist eine Zahl, die nicht sonderlich schön klingt: Eine aktuelle Analyse des Sicherheitsanbieters Surfshark hat ergeben, dass die Zahl der Online-Konten, deren Daten (bei Hacks von Plattformen) geleakt wurden, steigt. In diesem Jahr sollen bereits 5,2 Millionen deutsche Online-Konten … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/08/03/studie-52-millionen-deutsche-konten-im-jahr-2025-bisher-geleakt/
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New Attack Uses Windows Shortcut Files to Install REMCOS Backdoor
Security firm Point Wild has exposed a new malware campaign using malicious LNK files to install the REMCOS backdoor. This report details how attackers disguise files to gain full system control. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/attack-windows-shortcut-files-install-remcos-backdoor/
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Datenleck in McDonald’s Einstellungsplattform McHire legt über 64 Millionen Bewerbungen offen
Tags: data-breachDie von Fast-Food-Riese McDonald’s genutzte Einstellungsplattform McHire.com hat laut Sicherheitsforschern von Bitdefender Informationen über mehr als 64 Millionen Bewerber offengelegt. Einige Bewerber haben sich bereits darüber beschwert, wie schlecht der Chatbot Olivia der McHire-Plattform seine Arbeit macht. Dabei ist die Idee recht einfach. Der Nutzer ruft die Website auf und spricht direkt mit dem Chatbot,…
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Qilin Ransomware Affiliate Panel Login Credentials Exposed Online
A significant security breach within the Qilin ransomware operation has provided unprecedented insight into the group’s affiliate network structure and operational methods. On July 31, 2025, internal conflicts between the ransomware group and one of its affiliates led to the public exposure of sensitive operational details, marking a rare glimpse into the inner workings of…