The Hacker News

APRIL 30, 2021

Click Studios, the Australian software firm which confirmed a supply chain attack affecting its Passwordstate password management application, has warned customers of an ongoing phishing attack by an unknown threat actor. "We

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Data breaches and account hacks are a growing concern for users, especially with the personal and professional information shared on the platform. If youre worried about your Instagram account being hacked , it's essential to take proactive steps to protect your data. Revoke access to any app you no longer use or trust.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 8, 2022

Users looking to increase their security without the burden of remembering all those passwords typically turn to password managers to keep their accounts secure. 1Password is a popular business password manager that encrypts data both at rest and in transit. Other Great Password Managers for Businesses.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

Vans says there’s no evidence suggesting any actual impact on any individual consumer whose personal data were part of the affected data set, but it does warn about phishing and fraud attempts which could lead to identity theft. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Check the vendor’s advice.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 28, 2021

We're breached so much that even when we're not breached but someone says we're breached, it genuinely looks like we're breached. Watch today's vid for an explanation on that one, there's that and a bunch more this week. My IoT weather station is on the way!

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Level Up Your Security: Embrace Passkeys and Phishing-Resistant 2FA andrew.gertz@t Fri, 01/31/2025 - 15:17 Celebrate Change Your Password Day and 2FA Day by embracing passkeys and phishing-resistant 2FA. Redefining Change Your Password Day Well start with Change Your Password Day because, frankly, its a little complicated.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2024

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) tracked 1,041,312,601 data breach victims in Q2 2024, an increase of 1,170% over Q2 2023 (81,958,874 victims). Because both of these breaches were announced/updated in the second quarter of 2024 they have a huge impact on the numbers. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Could be weak vulnerability management and poor patching hygiene. Could be phished credentials. It’s too early to assess compliance to data loss regulations. Often inadvertent data breaches stem from a well-meaning employee trying to meet the needs of clients but without the technical systems to facilitate.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Over the years Zacks has suffered a few data breaches. In 2023, data allegedly belonging to Zacks containing 8,615,098 records was leaked online. The most recent data in this database is from May 2020. This would be the 2nd (hacked back in 2020) major data breach for Zacks. Check the vendors advice.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Money transfer company MoneyGram has notified its customers of a data breach in which it says certain customers had their personal information taken between September 20 and 22, 2024. Protecting yourself after a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2025

Protecting yourself after a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Every breach is different, so check with the vendor to find out whats happened, and follow any specific advice they offer. Check the vendors advice. Take your time.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) has filed a data breach notification , reporting that the data of 500,474 people has been accessed in an external system breach. Protecting yourself after a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2024

The online handle of the seller immediately raised the suspicion that this was yet another Snowflake related data breach. Post by Sp1d3r on breach forum The post also mentions Suntrust bank because Truist Bank arose after SunTrust Banks and BB&T (Branch Banking and Trust Company) merged in December 2019. .”

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

0KTAPUS In August 2022, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about peering inside the data harvested in a months-long cybercrime campaign by Scattered Spider involving countless SMS-based phishing attacks against employees at major corporations. A Scattered Spider phishing lure sent to Twilio employees.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

On November 30, 2022, password manager LastPass informed customers of a cybersecurity incident following unusual activity within a third-party cloud storage service. While LastPass claims that users’ passwords remain safely encrypted, it admitted that certain elements of customers’ information have been exposed.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2024

In particular, this information will make it easier for criminals to pose as AT&T, and all 73 million people affected by this breach will need to be on their guard for scammers using it as a pretext to send personalised, AT&T-branded emails and messages. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

As is often the case these days, it turns out that the cyberincident was very likely a ransomware attack that included a data breach. Ransomware operators typically steal data from the compromised systems to use as extra leverage against the victim. The company has not so far specified the type of data that may have been stolen.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 12, 2024

Back in March, AT&T confirmed that 73 million people had been affected in a breach that people had been speculating about for some time. Protecting yourself after a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2024

million people had been impacted by the resulting data breach. At first, Prudential said it believed only 36,000 people had had their data stolen, but that number has now been revised to 2.5 million in a new breach notification. Below are some general tips on what to do after you’ve fallen victim to a data breach.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Customers are often unaware which payment provider is used by their online shops, so a data breach notice may come as a surprise to many of the 1,693,000 affected people. Protecting yourself after a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

Beware of scammers Scammers are always on the lookout for data breaches as it presents an opportunity for phishing. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. As of 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the United States amounted to $9.36 In comparison, the global average cost per data breach was $4.88

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. Password Manager Ensures your passwords are strong and secure, while also making them easy to access and manage.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 3, 2024

‘Buy now, pay later’ payment specialist Affirm has warned that holders of its payment cards had their personal information exposed after a ransomware attack and data breach at Evolve Bank & Trust. Keep your eyes and ears open and be wary of phishing attempts related to these breaches. Take your time.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 14, 2025

Protecting yourself after a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Every breach is different, so check with the vendor to find out whats happened, and follow any specific advice they offer. Check the vendors advice. Take your time.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2024

In what could be one of the largest data breaches in history, personal information of potentially billions of individuals may have been compromised in a hack of National Public Data (NPD), a Florida-based background check company. Use complex, unique passwords for all accounts and consider using a password manager.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2024

After weeks of denial, AT&T has finally acknowledged a massive data breach impacting 73 million current and former customer accounts. The telecom giant had initially claimed that a large trove of personal data leaked on the Dark Web did not originate from their systems.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Cybercriminals will often try one password on multiple sites because they know people reuse them, so make sure you use a different password for every single site you have an account on. Watch out for scammers Scammers often try to take advantage of data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This breach, orchestrated by a hacker known as “Satanic,” highlights the vulnerability of even seemingly secure online platforms. The leaked data, which includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location data, poses significant risks to the affected individuals.

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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. A password manager can generate strong and unique passwords for every account.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 21, 2023

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has notified its fans they may be affected by a data breach in a third-party service the organization uses. The email also warned about possible phishing attempts appearing to come from organizations associated with the NBA or basketball in general. Check the vendor's advice.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2024

The Enforcement Bureau reported to the FCC that: “After gaining access to customer information during one of the three breaches, the threat actors completed an undisclosed number of unauthorized port-outs.” Every breach is different, so check with the vendor to find out what’s happened and follow any specific advice they offer.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Data breaches can be devastating for organizations, these are 3 of the worst incidents that could have been prevented. Data breaches can be devastating for organizations and even entire countries. Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. There are several ways you can protect your business from data breaches. Change passwords regularly. Create security awareness for employees.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Earlier this month, UMass Memorial Health alerted patients who were affected by the hospital data breach. The hospital data breach potentially affected more than 209,000 individuals, according to the U.S. How to Protect Yourself After a Hospital Data Breach. Monitor Your Credit.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email. It’s not worth the risk.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords. Use antivirus software.

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