Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2024

The hosts discuss Apple and Google’s collaboration on a technology called DOLT (Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers), aiming to improve user privacy by detecting Bluetooth trackers like Tiles […] The post New Tracker Warning Features on iPhones & Androids, 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2023

Verizon has released its 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), the 16th annual publication providing an analysis of real-world data breaches and security incidents. The purpose of the DBIR is to provide insights into the current state of cybersecurity threats, attack trends, and vulnerabilities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Details are in that the data leak of students pursuing Economics PH.D Hackers can use stolen data for launching social engineering attacks such as phishing. The post Data Breach occurs at Stanford University appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2024

com's database, exposing the sensitive data of a vast number of the gaming site's users. The post Airsoft Data Breach Exposes Data of 75,000 Players appeared first on Security Boulevard. Failure to configure authentication allowed malicious actors to exploit Airsoftc3.com's

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 2, 2021

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has hit the news headlines for becoming a victim of a cyber attack that led to data breach of over 57,900 claimant accounts seeking unemployment benefits. The post Data breach news trending on Google Search Engine appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It’s big : The breach appeared to have compromised many of Uber’s internal systems, and a person claiming responsibility for the hack sent images of email, cloud storage and code repositories to cybersecurity researchers and The New York Times. “This is a total compromise, from what it looks like.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 12, 2021

Prima facie has revealed that the stolen data includes birth dates, customer names, gender details, password, phone numbers and shopping & payment history. And usually details such as these are accessed by cyber criminals to launch social engineering driven attacks in the future.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Which are the most common causes of a Data Breach and how to prevent It? Data breaches are highly damaging and equally embarrassing for businesses and consumers. If you look at Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, you can find some of the most common causes of data breaches.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A data breach late last month of software development platform firm Retool led to the accelerated acquisition of one of its users and put a spotlight on an account synchronization feature that Google introduced earlier this year. The post Attackers Target Crypto Companies in Retool Data Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2023

Accessed information includes data related to phone numbers, email accounts, addresses, names, the location where the order was delivered, and the final 4 digits of bank cards. The post Data Breach at Britain JD Sports leaks 10 million customers appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

GoDaddy has made it official that a data breach has occurred on its database in September this year leaking email addresses to hackers that could lead to phishing attacks in the future. The post GoDaddy data breach could lead to Phishing Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

The 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is out. Like most folks in the cybersecurity industry, we downloaded it and pored over the contents to see what was new and relevant and surprising.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2023

With ransomware attacks, social engineering, and data breaches at an all-time high, terms like “cybersecurity” and “cyber insurance” are being thrown around in conversation more than ever before. But what, in practice, do they mean – and how are the two intertwined?

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 6, 2023

In Verizon’s just-released 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, money is king, and denial of service and social engineering still hold sway. The post Verizon 2023 DBIR: DDoS attacks dominate and pretexting lead to BEC growth appeared first on TechRepublic.

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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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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

The post ‘Extraordinary, Egregious’ Data Breach at House and Senate appeared first on Security Boulevard. Capitol Trouble: Senators, representatives and staffers suffer PII leak. Could it finally kickstart some action?

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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. In January of 2023, Mailchimp fell victim for the second time in a year to a social engineering attack. Check the vendor's advice.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

Data breaches, input validation attacks and social engineering defined the cybersecurity risk landscape of Web 2.0. and its Cybersecurity Implications appeared first on Nuspire. and its Cybersecurity Implications appeared first on Nuspire. In the early 2000s, Web 2.0 The post Web 3.0 The post Web 3.0

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Cybersecurity has never been more critical for businesses. In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. Educate and Train Employees Regular training sessions on cybersecurity are crucial for keeping your organisation safe.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A hacking gang known as Scattered Spiders soundly defeated the cybersecurity defenses of MGM and Caesars casinos. As the companies face nine federal lawsuits for failing to protect customer data, it’s abundantly clear hackers have checkmated multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 22, 2022

When an organization experiences a massive data breach, it knows (at least) that it needs to inform the federal government about the cybersecurity incident, get law enforcement involved, and then inform its clients and affiliates. Scammers put victims in a swirl of "too much". It began with a phone call.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 16, 2021

Keeping up with the latest cybersecurity industry news and information can be a challenge all on its own. The (ISC)² team has gathered a collection of top cybersecurity podcasts that support our vision of inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Top Cybersecurity Podcasts. Data Breach Today Podcast – Data Breach Today.

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Adam Levin

JULY 10, 2020

2020 is on the path to becoming a record-breaking year for data breaches and compromised personal data. A recent article released by cybersecurity and antivirus firm Bitdefender shows that 8.4 million records): Hackers successfully breached the accounts of two Marriott employees and compromised the PII of at least 5.2

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Data breaches have become an unfortunate reality in today’s digital landscape, affecting organizations of all sizes. In the aftermath of a third-party data breach, organizations, especially small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), often encounter challenges that can exacerbate the impact.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 29, 2021

Have you ever wondered why your email address and other information appeared in a data breach impacting a platform you never signed up for? That’s why email-validation services are an attractive target for cybercriminals looking for a fresh batch of email addresses for their next wave of social engineering attacks.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The post Robinhood Data Breach, 600 Hours of Dallas Police Helicopter Footage Leaked appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post Robinhood Data Breach, 600 Hours of Dallas Police Helicopter Footage Leaked appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2022

The industry is strained by so many factors that proper cybersecurity protocols can be overlooked, presenting an opportunity for threat actors to try to turn a quick buck. Broward Health, a large healthcare system in South Florida, disclosed a data breach that impacts more than 1.3 million of its patients.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SevenRooms, a “guest experience and retention platform” for food establishments and hospitality organisations, has confirmed it has fallen victim to a third party vendor data breach. SevenRooms confirmed to Bleeping Computer that the data, samples of which were posted on the forum on 15th December, is real.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A sophisticated cyber attack launched on the visa website of French government has led to a data breach where sensitive info related to applicants such as nationalities, birth dates and passport numbers were exposed to hackers. Usually, in a ransomware attack, hackers steal data and then encrypt the database until a ransom is paid.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. Once more, a heavily protected enterprise network has been pillaged by data thieves. And even then, it took them quite a few days to wrap their arms around the incident.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Charities and nonprofits are particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, primarily because they maintain personal and financial data, which are highly valuable to criminals. Creating a solid cybersecurity foundation begins with understanding the organization’s risks. Assess risks. Keep software updated.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats. Understand the Cybersecurity Landscape: Begin by familiarizing yourself with the current cybersecurity landscape.

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CompTIA on Cybersecurity

JANUARY 11, 2022

Cybersecurity issues, such as data breaches, hacking, and phishing, are posing an ever-increasing threat to organizations of all sizes. Read along to know the top cybersecurity statistics and facts including the top network vulnerabilities, social engineering, penetration testing, compliance and more.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows Roku disclosed a new security breach impacting 576,000 accounts LastPass employee targeted via an audio deepfake call TA547 targets German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware CISA adds D-Link multiple (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

These attacks can result in significant financial and data loss, sometimes shutting down the business. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? Also, the average data breach cost to small businesses increased to $2.98

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 21, 2022

Anyone who follows cybersecurity is aware of the steady drumbeat of data breaches and attacks. Learn 8 pitfalls that undermine security program success and 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board. 2012: Court Ventures gets social-engineered. 2012: Court Ventures gets social-engineered.

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