Tag: data
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Flurry to pay $3.5 million for harvesting sexual and reproductive health data from period app
Tags: dataThe app’s users provided Flo Health with sensitive information about their sexual health, which was then shared with analytics firms. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/flurry-pays-harvesting-sexual-data
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White House’s Operational Security Fail: No Signal Required
‘Encryption Can’t Protect You From Stupid,’ Says Leading Cryptographer We’re all human. Who among us hasn’t lost a thumb drive or added a journalist to a consumer-grade encrypted app group chat devoted to White House war planning and military operations? Still, some accidental data breaches pose a bigger risk than others. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Data Connect announces vSOC Assure to streamline cyber risk assessments and increase cyber resilience
Data Connect, a leading cyber security services provider underpinned by elite cyber practitioners and technology, today announced the launch of vSOC Assure. The platform has been developed in response to the growing need for robust, ongoing security assessments and it goes beyond traditional cyber security audits, offering a structured, year-round approach to risk identification, remediation…
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5 Considerations for a Data Loss Prevention Rollout
Tags: dataStrong DLP can be a game-changer, but it can also become a slow-moving, overcomplicated mess if not executed properly. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/5-considerations-data-loss-prevention-rollout
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23andMe Bankruptcy Filing May Put Sensitive Data at Risk
Security experts worry the company’s Chapter 11 status and aim to sell its assets could allow threat actors to exploit and misuse the genetic information it collected. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/23andme-bankruptcy-filing-sensitive-data-at-risk
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Microsoft’s new AI agents take on phishing, patching, alert fatigue
Microsoft is rolling out a new generation of AI agents in Security Copilot, built to help with some of the most time-consuming security challenges, such as phishing, data … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/25/microsoft-security-copilot-agents/
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Microsoft Adds AI Agents to Security Copilot
Microsoft has expanded the capabilities of Security Copilot with AI agents tackling data security, phishing, and identity management. The post Microsoft Adds AI Agents to Security Copilot appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/microsoft-adds-ai-agents-to-security-copilot/
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Privacy-boosting tech could prevent breaches, data misuse with government aid, report says
The New America Open Technology Institute report comes amid DOGE access to sensitive government agency information that has alarmed experts. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/privacy-boosting-tech-could-prevent-breaches-data-misuse-with-government-aid-report-says/
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World Backup Day: Data backup insufficient to protect against cyber attacks
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/world-backup-day-data-backup-insufficient-protection-cyber-attacks
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Numotion Data Breach Impacts Nearly 500,000 People
Email-related data breach suffered by wheelchair and other mobility equipment provider Numotion affects almost 500,000 individuals. The post Numotion Data Breach Impacts Nearly 500,000 People appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/numotion-data-breach-impacts-nearly-500000-people/
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89% of Enterprises GenAI Usage Is Untracked, Posing Security Risks
Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as a powerful tool for enterprises. However, a recent report by LayerX revealed a startling statistic: 89% of enterprise GenAI usage is invisible to organizations, exposing them to critical security risks. This blog delves into the report’s findings, its implications for data security, and the steps organizations can take to……
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Microsoft launches AI agents to automate cybersecurity amid rising threats
Tags: ai, cloud, cybersecurity, data, governance, identity, intelligence, microsoft, risk, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIntegration benefits for customers: Microsoft said the six new Security Copilot agents are designed to help security teams autonomously manage high-volume security and IT tasks while integrating smoothly with the broader Microsoft Security portfolio.According to Grover, the move is likely to benefit organizations already embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem, as the platform-centric approach offers advantages…
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Chinese Hacker Group Tracked Back to iSoon APT Operation
The group, called FishMonger or Aquatic Panda, is working under contract for the Chinese government to steal data from governmental organizations, Catholic charities, NGOs, think tanks, and more. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/chinese-espionage-hacker-group-isoon-apt-operation
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AI-Powered SaaS Security: Keeping Pace with an Expanding Attack Surface
Organizations now use an average of 112 SaaS applications”, a number that keeps growing. In a 2024 study, 49% of 644 respondents who frequently used Microsoft 365 believed that they had less than 10 apps connected to the platform, despite the fact that aggregated data indicated over 1,000+ Microsoft 365 SaaS-to-SaaS connections on average per…
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Microsoft Introduces Security Copilot Agents with Enhanced AI Protections
Microsoft has launched an expanded version of its Security Copilot platform, now equipped with advanced AI agents. These agents are designed to autonomously handle critical security tasks such as phishing detection, data security, and identity management, revolutionizing how organizations protect themselves against cyberattacks. The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly, with attacks surpassing human capabilities…
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Cyber-Zwischenfall bei einem Finanzdienstleister in Jamaika
Access Financial Services addresses data breach from cybersecurity incident First seen on jamaicaobserver.com Jump to article: www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/03/24/access-financial-services-addresses-data-breach-cybersecurity-incident/
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Spring clean your security data: The case for cybersecurity data hygiene
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closets; security teams should take the same approach to their security operations data, where years of unchecked log growth have created a … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/25/security-data-hygiene/
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Advanced Malware Targets Cryptocurrency Wallets
More attacks targeting cryptocurrency users. Microsoft has identified a new Remote Access Trojan, named StilachiRAT, that has sophisticated capabilities to remain stealthy and persistent so it can harvest crypto wallet credentials via web browsers. The malware targets many widely used cryptocurrency wallet browser extensions: 1. Bitget Wallet (Formerly BitKeep) 2. Trust Wallet 3. TronLink…
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Planet Definitions’
Tags: datavia the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/randall-munroes-xkcd-planet-definitions/
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23andMe’s Bankruptcy: What Does it Mean for Data Privacy?
California Alerting Consumers to Delete Data, Samples Shared With Firm. Genetics testing firm 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and says it is looking to sell the company. But what does that potentially mean for the firm’s trove of highly sensitive health and ancestry information pertaining to millions of consumers? First seen on…
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CloudSEK Disputes Oracle Over Data Breach Denial with New Evidence
Oracle is caught up in a cybersecurity mess right now, with claims about a massive data breach affecting… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cloudsek-disputes-oracle-data-breach-denial-evidence/
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Wheelchair Firm Ramps Up Notices to 500,000 for Email Hack
Large Health Data Breach Started With Phishing Lure in Employees’ Email. Tennessee-based Numotion, one of the largest U.S. providers of wheelchairs and other health-related mobility products is notifying nearly 500,000 people of a 2024 email hacking incident that potentially compromised their personal and health-related information. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/wheelchair-firm-ramps-up-notices-to-500000-for-email-hack-a-27814
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Widespread Keenetic Router Data Breach Uncovered
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/widespread-keenetic-router-data-breach-uncovered
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Oracle Cloud Data Breach Claims Repudiated
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/oracle-cloud-data-breach-claims-repudiated
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How to Delete Your Data From 23andMe
Tags: dataDNA-testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, which means the future of the company’s vast trove of customer data is unknown. Here’s what that means for your genetic data. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/how-to-delete-your-data-from-23andme/
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23andMe files for bankruptcy, customers advised to delete DNA data
California-based genetic testing provider 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets following years of financial struggles. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/23andme-files-for-bankruptcy-customers-advised-to-delete-dna-data/
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Spit Happens: 23andMe is Bankrupt, Secure Your DNA Data NOW Already
Tags: dataDouble hell-ix: Personal genomics firm tells customers your data is safe”, but few will trust the loss-making biotech pioneer. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/23andme-bankrupt-richixbw/