CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A report published in ‘The Register’ states that information related to Britain’s gun enthusiasts was leaked in a sophisticated cyber attack targeted a few weeks ago leading to the exposure of sensitive details such as home addresses, contact details and names of over 111,295 people holding license to own and operate a gun.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 27, 2025

Lovers of Adidas clothes would be wise to be on their guard against phishing attacks, after the German sportswear giant revealed that a cyber attack had exposed the personal information of customers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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The State of Security

JANUARY 25, 2021

Is your system 100% ready to face the severest cyber-attack and mitigate the risk of a possible data breach? If you are unsure about your cyber-safety structure, then it’s time to upgrade it. Otherwise, you could be at risk of lengthy legal battles that result in hefty fines.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Currently, there is zero evidence that the data has been misused or compromised and claimed that the info of its 2030 employees was safe and risk free. NOTE- Using a strong and unique 14–18-character password, and keeping a tab on bank and financial details can help in curbing data breaches to a large extent.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management. A lack of a risk management program or support from senior management is a glaring weakness in your cybersecurity strategy. Supply chain blindness.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2022

You and your cybersecurity team do everything correctly to safeguard your infrastructure, yet the frightening alert still arrives that you’ve suffered a data breach. As the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) puts it: “The chain reaction triggered by one attack on a single supplier can compromise a network of providers.”

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Windows and Qualcomm bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Three new Ivanti CSA zero-day actively exploited in attacks Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 7, 2025

Our cybersecurity expert explores the security risks in the automotive industry, from remote hacks to data breaches, and explains the cyber attacks Mazda vehicles may be vulnerable to. The post Mazda Connect Systems Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Work from Home (WfH) culture might do well to the employees, but some companies are disclosing openly that they are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks( mainly data breaches) on their IT infrastructure as their employees are not following basic cyber hygiene of using strong passwords and authenticating their Identity whole accessing networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

On the security front, a research carried out by Cybersecurity Ventures has predicted that the cyber attacks on online business will bring an estimated loss of $6 trillion to companies operating across the globe by 2021 and the gaming industry is said to be impacted the most.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora suffered a cyber attack and threat actors stole data from its infrastructure. Pharmaceutical giant Cencora disclosed a data breach after it was the victim of a cyberattack. healthcare organizations of targeted attacks conducted by ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

In the contemporary and advanced society, cyber threats are on the rise in both quantity and sophistication. No day goes by without risk of data breaches, identity theft, or financial losses to both people and businesses around the world.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 20, 2022

Neopets that offer pet lovers the privilege to pamper a virtual pet were hit by a cyber attack resulting in data breach of over 69 million members and the source code of a few of the virtual games that can be played with digital pets.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. “All organizations are at risk of falling victim to a ransomware incident and are responsible for protecting sensitive and personal data stored on their systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Because cyber attackers are growing increasingly sophisticated, just guarding networks and responding to actual attacks is no longer enough, and companies must adopt better strategic and predictive methods. . ” the use of digital twins to deter cyber breaches in the chemical industry. Final thoughts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 21, 2021

When all is said and done, data security can easily become an afterthought. Yet, especially in industries like fintech, a breach of customer information could be an unfortunate risk that shuts the operation down before it begins. Devaluing Data: Take Away Their Profit.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This attack highlights an unavoidable truth: every company is a legitimate target for cyber attackers, and the only effective defense is the proactive cybersecurity program. Partner, Data Protection, Privacy & Security Group, K&L Gates LLP.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2025

Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT) is a methodical approach to security that involves ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber-attacks on your web application to uncover vulnerabilities. This proactive process allows businesses to address security flaws early and maintain a strong defense against potential cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Wondering which cyber attacker trends are putting your organization at risk? The post Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Report – Insights for Cloud Security Professionals appeared first on Ermetic. Learn about the leading threat vectors – and how cloud security solutions can help.

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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. The thing is, secure communication goes beyond just protecting data privacy.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

We saw a 6% increase in impersonating domain digital risk protection alerts, highlighting the ongoing reliance on simple techniques to capture credentials and data. Ransomware attacks, in particular, pose a significant risk, though some sectors and regions are more vulnerable than others.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2024

The cyber attack recently targeted the IT infrastructure of the Agency in UN City, Copenhagen. On March 27, UNDP became aware that a data-extortion threat actor had stolen data, including human resources and procurement information. We are committed to continue working to detect and minimize the risk of cyber-attacks.”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2023

The UK Electoral Commission suffered a data breach that exposed voters’ personal information between 2014 and 2022. The UK Electoral Commission disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of voters in the United Kingdom between 2014 and 2022. ” reads the data breach notification.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

MOVEit produced by Progress Software is taking all precautions to mitigate the risks associat-ed with the incident and has informed the staff of Zellis on how to neutralize the effects of the cyber-attack.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2025

AI Risk Management Becomes Business-Critical AI security solutions dominated RSAC this year, signaling that as organizations adopt advanced response technologies, comprehensive training must keep pace. This gap highlights a growing disconnect between perceived and actual risk in cloud deployments.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2022

In the US, 2021 was a record year for reported data breaches , while in the UK, a recent government report revealed that two-fifths of businesses had suffered a cyber-attack over the previous 12 months. The post The Top Five Sources of Data Breaches and How to Reduce Their Impact appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Guardian’s Australian staff were targeted in a sophisticated cyber attack that led to the leak of personal information of 140 current and former staff members. The post Australia entities suffer Cyber Attacks and QUAD update appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 5, 2021

One of the important concepts about which people must be aware when evaluating their cybersecurity postures and related liabilities, but which, for some reason, many folks seem to be unaware, is the difference between first-party risks and third-party risks. First-Party Risks And Coverage. Third-Party Risks And Coverage.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

” According to the company, the attack is part of a multi-year campaign that was the cause of the data breaches disclosed in November 2021, which impacted 1.2 million customers , and March 2020, which exposed data of 28,000 customers. ” concludes the company. ” concludes the company.

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2025

Interlock Ransomware ‘s attack on a defense contractor exposed global defense supply chain details, risking operations of top contractors and their clients. Resecurity envisions the cascading effects on the defense supply chain due to ransomware activity.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

If somehow passwords are leaked, a hacker can cause a data breach. Firewalls create a barrier between the device and the internet by closing the ports to communication, preventing malicious programs from entering networks, and stopping a potential data breach on your device. Back-up your data.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

A report this month from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the number of companies seeking cyber insurance coverage has steadily risen since 2016 and that insurers are increasing the prices of their policies and lowering their coverage limits as the number of cyberattacks rise. Insurers Assessing Risks.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 31, 2021

Organizations around the world must fulfill an increasing number of regulatory requirements including NIST, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as federal and state data breach laws.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2025

The Arkana group recently appeared in the threat landscape, claiming to perform post-pentest services, and offering data security, and risk management services. The ransomware group steals victims’ data to pressure them into paying a “generous fee.” Arkana claimed to have breached WOW!s ” WOW!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

However, as AI continues to advance, it brings with it a new set of cybersecurity risks and challenges. In this blog, we will delve into the potential risks associated with AI and the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard against these threats.

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