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Data Breach at Ofuji Fishing: 200,000 Customers’ Information Compromised

Penetration Testing

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

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Looking at a penetration test through the eyes of a target

CyberSecurity Insiders

This visibility is key to stepping up the defenses of the entire digital ecosystem or its layers so that the chance of a data breach is reduced to a minimum. Penetration testing (pentesting) is one of the fundamental mechanisms in this area. They do overlap in quite a few ways, but each has its unique hallmarks.

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CISA Warns of IDOR Vulnerabilities Abused for Data Breaches

SecureWorld News

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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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches

CyberSecurity Insiders

The increasing number of third-party data breaches and the sensitive information they expose have negatively impacted consumer trust. Third-party breaches occur when sensitive data is stolen from a third-party vendor or when their systems are used to access and steal sensitive information stored on your systems. .

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Let’s have a look at the types of threat actors and what type of data they would like to obtain.

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Why a fear of cyber threats is not paranoia

IT Security Guru

million fine handed to Marriott International for a cyber attack that took place between 2014 and 2018 and compromised the personal information (including emails addresses, phone numbers and passport details) of countless customers. Cyber threats are a real and significant problem. This however was small fry compared to the ÂŁ18.4

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CakePHP Application Cybersecurity Research – Forgotten Endpoint: Authentication bypass with /open prefix

Zigrin Security

Ensuring the security of these applications is crucial to protect both users and businesses from potential cyber threats. One of the most effective ways to identify vulnerabilities in web applications is through web application penetration testing.