eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In this video, we explore the alarming details surrounding the largest data breach ever, which has exposed an astonishing 2.9 billion records linked to the National Public Data (NPD) breach. billion records — nearly half the world’s population — have just been compromised in one of the largest data breaches in history.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Cybersecurity company Resecurity has published the 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies worldwide, has compiled a comprehensive forecast outlining the imminent threats and novel security challenges anticipated in the upcoming year.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Cyber threat analysts at Silent Push said they recently received reports from a partner organization that identified an aggressive scanning effort against their website using an Internet address previously associated with a campaign by FIN7 , a notorious Russia-based hacking group. Araneida Scanner.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ofuji Fishing Tackles, a renowned fishing tackle wholesaler and manufacturer in Japan has recently faced a severe cyber threat.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a data breach notification filed by the Attorney General for the state of Maine, the cybersecurity incident that affected Columbus, Ohio impacted half a million people. Because of the data breach notification from Maine’s Attorney General, that number now has a little more clarity. Check the vendor’s advice.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 12, 2021

Small businesses need threat intelligence the most, but they get it the least. And they suffer hacker attacks, data breaches, and sometimes complete failure, as a result. Click To Tweet.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As the weather cools down and consumers prepare for the winter holiday season by shopping for loved ones or traveling to see them, malicious threat actors are standing by ready to ramp up their activities. In this post, we break down some of the threats facing retail security teams.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

Data breaches are a major concern in the ever-evolving landscape of digital healthcare. The company revealed that a ransomware attack had resulted in a data breach that exposed the personal information of 2.7 million patients. […] The post ESO Solutions Healthcare Data Breach Impacts 2.7

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Gary Perkins, Chief Information Security Officer, CISO Global While the scale of this data breach is alarming – with 277 gigabytes of data reportedly stolen – it’s important not to panic. The post Identity Under Siege: Responding to the National Public Data Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureBlitz

APRIL 12, 2024

In this interview, we sat down with Michael Bruemmer, Vice President of Experian Data Breach Resolution Group and Consumer Protection, to learn more about cyber threats and how primary internet users can protect themselves. Experian is the world’s leading global information services company.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

RELATED: Snowflake Data Breach Rocks Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and Others ] "Companies using Snowflake should immediately implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance security and protect sensitive data. Notifying affected customers: Transparency is crucial in the wake of a data breach.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Several reports, such as the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2022 and Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report highlight that human error is by far the biggest and dominant cause of illicit actions and cybersecurity issues. After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Train humans’ awareness.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2025

This proactive process allows businesses to address security flaws early and maintain a strong defense against potential cyber threats. Atos Group Website: Atos provides web application penetration testing that simulates cyber-attacks and provides detailed security assessments.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2024

Dell, one of the world's largest technology companies, has just disclosed a major data breach that may have compromised the personal information of tens of millions of current and former customers. The breach went undetected for several months before finally being discovered in early 2023.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity, the recent data breach at HealthEC LLC has sent shockwaves through the industry, affecting nearly 4.5 The post HealthEC Data Breach Impacts 4.5 million individuals who received care through the company’s diverse clientele. Million Patients appeared first on TuxCare.

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Appknox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As we are in the midst of the October Cybersecurity Awareness Month of 2022, all of us need to be more cautious than ever regarding the risks surrounding an increasingly complex and lethal cyber threat landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While water services were not interrupted, the breach temporarily paused the company’s billing operations, causing customer concern. The American Water cyber breach has sparked conversations about the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding essential services and the growing frequency of cyber threats targeting public utilities.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

As high-profile data breaches and leaks continue making headlines, a new report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the triple-whammy of factors enabling this tidal wave of personal data theft. These escalations have made ransomware an even more potent data breach threat.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The City of Columbus’ continuing investigation of a July 18 cybersecurity incident has found that a foreign cyber threat actor attempted to disrupt the city’s IT infrastructure, in a possible effort to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom payment from the city. ” reads the update published by the City.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2023

It is clear that whoever the threat actor is, they intended to remain in the environment for a long time and collect data." Given the emergence of PowerDrop and the evolving cyber threat landscape, the aerospace defense industry must remain hyper-vigilant in safeguarding its critical infrastructure.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

According to a 2022 data breach report from Verizon, the retail industry reported 629 incidents in 2022, 241 of which had “confirmed data disclosure.” They earn and handle tremendous amounts of money, store millions of customer credit card numbers, and have frontline staff who may lack cybersecurity training.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2023: A Year of Record-Breaking Data Breaches IdentityIQ This past year has been an eye-opening year in the realm of digital security. Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. Microsoft Cloud Email Breach: A major Microsoft cloud email breach affected U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Recognizing the prevalence of BEC scams helps organizations prioritize executive training and secure email practices to minimize the risk of financial loss and data breaches. Insider threats: Insider threats arise from employees accidentally or intentionally causing security breaches by mishandling sensitive information.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

24, 2025, CyberNewswire – – INE Security , a global provider of cybersecurity training and certification, today announced its initiative to spotlight the increasing cyber threats targeting healthcare institutions. In 2023 alone, there were 725 hacking-related breaches reported in U.S. Cary, NC, Mar.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) has alerted the Maine Attorney General's Office that it is notifying more than 500,000 members about a significant data breach. Groups including the infamous Cl0p ransomware group quickly took advantage of this Zero-Day opportunity to exploit targets of interest for high payouts.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. CISA adds Multiple Cisco Small Business RV Series Routers, Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server, Microsoft Windows Win32k, and Progress WhatsUp Gold flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog U.S.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Image Source: AI Generated Recent data breaches have exposed sensitive information from millions of customers across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. These data breaches highlight significant vulnerabilities in vendor relationships and supply chain security. million per incident in 2023.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

CSI), followed by data breaches (23%), ransomware (20%) and a breach at a third party (15%). US financial institutions see peer-to-peer fraud and other digital fraud as the biggest cybersecurity concern in 2023. It was cited by 29% of respondents in a survey by Computer Systems Inc.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Cyber threats are no longer just the occasional virus or suspicious email. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. Data breaches occur when hackers gain unauthorized access to and steal sensitive files and information.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

However, as these applications handle sensitive user data, they have also become attractive targets for cybercriminals seeking unauthorized access or manipulation of personal information. In response to this growing threat, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 14, 2024

As cyber threats loom large and data breaches continue to pose increasingly significant risks. Which is why many highly regulated sectors, from finance to utilities, are turning to military-grade cyber defenses to safeguard

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When data breaches escalate, cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, nation states ramp up their digital warfare, and regulations tighten the noose, staying ahead isnt just an optionits your only line of defence. Nation-states and geopolitical tensions are increasingly fuelling modern cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

” Kovrr’s report was published in response to the recent US SEC regulations mandating the disclosure of “material” cyber threats and incidents and offers companies objective benchmarks for determining incident materiality.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Whist this feature enables easy scaling of resources and improves resilience, its comprehensive and automated compliance support also ensures consistent adherence to data retention policies – crucial for industries with strict regulations. An effective cyber recovery plan must be dynamic, involving more than just tabletop exercises though.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Cyber threats used to be less threatening. While nobody wants their customers' credit card numbers stolen in a data breach, or to see a deranged manifesto plastered over their company website, such incidents can almost seem quaint compared to ransomware attacks that bring all of your critical information systems to a dead halt.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

They typically include an evaluation of data handling practices, security policies, and DLP solutions to identify and remediate any vulnerabilities that could result in a data breach. By doing so, DLP risk assessments ensure compliance with ever-more stringent data protection regulations like GDPR , HIPAA , and PCI DSS.

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