Tag: data
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UK Passes Data Access and Use Regulation Bill
Government Says Bill Will ‘Pump 10 Billion Pounds’ Into Economy. The UK government passed the Data Use and Access Bill that will introduce a host of privacy changes intended at making data processing more lenient with a motive to promote economic growth. Whether the EU will continue to find British law adequate enough is an…
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No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach
News broke today of a “mother of all breaches,” sparking wide media coverage filled with warnings and fear-mongering. However, it appears to be a compilation of previously leaked credentials stolen by infostealers, exposed in data breaches, and via credential stuffing attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-the-16-billion-credentials-leak-is-not-a-new-data-breach/
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Smarter Data Center Capacity Planning for AI Innovation
The rise of advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and edge computing is reshaping data center operations, demanding greater efficiency, scalability, and sustainability. Data center managers must prioritize proactive strategies that ensure uptime, optimize energy consumption, and meet compliance standards. Tools like Hyperview’s DCIM solution deliver real-time insights, automated asset tracking, and energy optimization, enabling professionals…
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Researchers discovered the largest data breach ever, exposing 16 billion login credentials
Researchers discovered the largest data breach ever, exposing 16 billion login credentials, likely due to multiple infostealers. Researchers announced the discovery of what appears to be the largest data breach ever recorded, with an astonishing 16 billion login credentials exposed. The ongoing investigation, which began earlier this year, suggests that the credentials were collected through…
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Unpacking the Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report
Verizon released its annual Data Breach Investigations Report a few weeks ago, and as always, it has been a pleasure to read it. Not just for the facts and statistics but also the subtle humor that makes reading a 100-plus-page document entertaining! We have all been guilty of asking our favorite chatbot to summarize long……
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Banana Squad Hides Data-Stealing Malware in Fake GitHub Repositories
Banana Squad hid data-stealing malware in fake GitHub repos posing as Python tools, tricking users and targeting sensitive info like browser and wallet data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/banana-squad-data-stealing-malware-github-repositories/
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Godfather Android malware now uses virtualization to hijack banking apps
A new version of the Android malware “Godfather” creates isolated virtual environments on mobile devices to steal account data and transactions from legitimate banking apps. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/godfather-android-malware-now-uses-virtualization-to-hijack-banking-apps/
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Juneteenth National Independence Day 2025
Tags: dataJuneteenth National Independence Day 2025 Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/06/juneteenth-national-independence-day-2025/
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Uncle Sam seeks time in tower dump data grab case after judge calls it ‘unconstitutional’
Tags: dataFeds told they can’t demand a haystack to find a needle First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/19/us_tower_grab_appeal/
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Foreign aircraft, domestic risks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, best-practice, blueteam, breach, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, firmware, framework, government, Hardware, injection, leak, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, nist, phone, risk, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityCondensed threat matrix Legacy protocols create new attack surfaces : One of the banes of the OT world is the reliance on legacy technology that cannot easily be patched or upgraded without causing major disruptions. Similarly, the Boeing 747-8 employs a hybrid bus architecture. While it integrates modern flight management technologies like the Thales TopFlight Flight…
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UBS employee data leaked after cyber attack on supplier
UBS and fellow Swiss bank Pictet have been affected by a cyber attack on a procurement service provider First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366626166/UBS-employee-data-leaked-after-cyber-attack-on-supplier
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US States with Notable Consumer Data Privacy Laws
Privacy issues have garnered significant attention from the state despite not typically being at the forefront of discussions regarding data regulation. The states included in the article are not in any specific sequence. Kentucky Steps Up Early Sectors like entertainment and online platforms in Kentucky take data protection seriously. For example, popular iGaming services that…
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Krispy Kreme Data Breach Puts Employees at Risk of Financial Fraud
Doughnut maker Krispy Kreme has revealed that sensitive financial and personal data of over 160,000 individuals has been impacted following a November 2024 cyber incident First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/krispy-kreme-data-breach-financial/
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Data Resilience in a Post-Quantum World
As cyberthreats grow more sophisticated and the quantum era draws closer, resilience is no longer just a best practice”, it’s a business imperative. Many organizations have focused on breach prevention. Forward-looking enterprises are shifting to a resilience-first model. This model prioritizes continuity, recovery, and adaptability in the face of emerging risks. Why Resilience Is the…
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Glazed and confused: Hole lotta highly sensitive data nicked from Krispy Kreme
Experts note ‘major red flags’ in donut giant’s security as 161,676 staff and families informed of attack details First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/19/krispy_kreme_reveals_staggering_breadth/
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Krispy Kreme Data Breach Exposes Customer Personal Information
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has confirmed a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of over 160,000 individuals following a ransomware attack in late 2024. The incident, which affected both employees and customers, has raised concerns about data security at one of the world’s most recognized doughnut chains. Discovery and Immediate Response Krispy Kreme…
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North Korea’s BlueNoroff uses AI deepfakes to push Mac malware in fake Zoom calls
Campaign delivers modular, persistent, Mac-specific malware: Huntress recovered a total of eight distinct malicious binaries, each with specific tasks. The primary implant, ‘Telegram 2’, was written in Nim and embedded itself as a macOS LaunchDaemon to maintain persistence. It acted as a launchpad for the real power tools, including Go-based ‘Root Troy V4’ backdoor and…
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UBS Employee Data Reportedly Exposed in Third Party Attack
Banking giant UBS revealed it had suffered a data breach following a cyber-attack on procurement service provider Chain IQ First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ubs-employee-data-exposed-third/
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FBI Cracks Two-Year Cyberstalking Case Involving Minors in Florida and Alabama
Charles M. Schmaltz, 28, of Pensacola, Florida, has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and sending obscene materials to minor females. The announcement was made by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, who highlighted the gravity of the crime and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable youth. First seen on…
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Top 5 Best Practices for Cloud Security
Find out the best practices for securely deploying applications and managing data in the cloud. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/best-practices-cloud-security/
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Third-party risk management is broken, but not beyond repair
Getting to the root of the problem: The surge of TPRM tools has automated much of what was once a manual, resource-intensive process. These platforms were developed to simplify the creation, distribution, and completion of security questionnaires, addressing the operational burden organizations often face when conducting third-party risk audits. While they’ve brought much-needed efficiency, they’ve…
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Krispy Kreme says November data breach impacts over 160,000 people
U.S. doughnut chain Krispy Kreme confirmed that attackers stole the personal information of over 160,000 individuals in a November 2024 cyberattack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/krispy-kreme-says-november-data-breach-impacts-over-160-000-people/
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Pure Storage hands channel fresh data management pitch
Vendor announces launch of a cloud data management option that it believes will offer an alternative to traditional storage approaches First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366626268/Pure-Storage-hands-channel-fresh-data-management-pitch
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Veeam Backup Replication: Critical RCE Patched
Summary On June 1 7, data resilience vendor Veeam released security updates to fix three vulnerabilities: one critical severity RCE and one high severity ACE First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2025/06/18/veeam-backup-replication-critical-rce-patched/
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Hackers Claim Breach of Scania Financial Services, Leak Sensitive Data
A significant data breach has rocked Sweden’s Scania Financial Services, as a threat actor operating under the alias “hensi” claims to have infiltrated the subdomain insurance.scania.com, exfiltrating a trove of sensitive files and offering them for sale on underground forums. The incident, first detected in mid-June 2025, has raised concerns across the automotive and financial…
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The highest-paying jobs in cybersecurity today
Tags: access, ai, application-security, cisco, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, firewall, governance, grc, hacker, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, network, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, skills, soc, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementSee “Top 12 cloud security certifications”See “CISSP certification: Requirements, training, exam, and cost”See “CCSP certification: Exam, cost, requirements, training, salary” Security engineer: After security architects, security engineers receive the second-highest annual cash compensation ($191,000), with a base salary of $168,000. Nearly a third (31%) of security engineers surveyed also received annual equity grants.Like their architect…
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Asana warns MCP AI feature exposed customer data to other orgs
Work management platform Asana is warning users of its new Model Context Protocol (MCP) feature that a flaw in its implementation potentially led to data exposure from their instances to other users and vice versa. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asana-warns-mcp-ai-feature-exposed-customer-data-to-other-orgs/