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South African telecom provider Cell C disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack

Security Affairs

Cell C, one of the biggest telecom providers in South Africa confirms a data breach following a 2024 cyberattack. The company founded in 2001 offers prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, data bundles and internet services, fiber broadband, roaming and international calling, SIM-only plans and device deals.

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Amazon's Latest Data Breach a Ripple Effect of MOVEit

SecureWorld News

On Monday, November 11, Amazon confirmed a data breach that impacted its employee data. The breach, linked to the infamous MOVEit Transfer vulnerability, underscores the far-reaching consequences of last year's major supply chain attack.

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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft. The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide.

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Healthcare Now Third-Most Targeted Industry for Ransomware

SecureWorld News

Sensitive Data Theft and Exposure: Cybercriminals have reportedly stolen up to 120 TB of data in 2024 from healthcare providers alone. This stolen data is often exposed on both the clear and dark web, heightening risks of identity theft and further perpetuating cybercrime.

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Kootenai Health data breach impacted 464,000 patients

Security Affairs

Kootenai Health suffered a data breach impacting over 464,000 patients following a 3AM ransomware attack. Kootenai Health disclosed a data breach impacting over 464,088 patients following the leak of their personal information by the ThreeAM (3AM) ransomware gang. ” reads the data breach notification letter.

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Digital life protection: How Webroot keeps you safe in a constantly changing world

Webroot

Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality.

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Data of 540,000 Sports Referees, League Officials Compromised

Adam Levin

ArbiterSports, a software provider for several sports leagues including the NCAA, announced that it had averted a ransomware attack in July 2020, but despite blocking the attempt to encrypt their systems, the company discovered that a database backup had been accessed prior to the attack.