Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2024

Background check service National Public Data confirms a data breach that exploded millions of social security numbers and other sensitive information. The experts pointed out that this data breach could be among the biggest ever. The archive also contains data on deceased individuals.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 31, 2024

Every month, we witness a significant rise in data breaches. Over the past six months, India has experienced a surge in cyber-attacks, with 388 data breaches, 107 data leaks, and. The post Data Breaches for the Month July 2024 appeared first on Strobes Security.

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2024

The academic medical center of the University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, suffered a data breach that impacted 56953 patients. Michigan Medicine notified patients of the data breach. ” reads the data breach notification published by the organization.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2024

Live Nation Entertainment has confirmed what everyone has been speculating on for the last week : Ticketmaster has suffered a data breach. For now, Ticketmaster users should keep an eye on their credit and bank accounts for an unauthorized transactions and follow our general data breach tips below.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2024

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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Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2024

The number of data breach victims in the first half (H1) of 2024 has surged to 1,078,989,742, marking a 490% increase compared to the same period in 2023, which saw 182,645,409 victims. The post Data Breaches Impact Growing Number of Victims, ITRC Finds appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 26, 2021

I think this is the largest data breach of all time: 220 million people. Lots more stories are in Portuguese.).

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2024

A data breach at National Public Data, a relatively obscure but widely connected company, has exposed 272 million Social Security numbers. This breach, reminiscent of the 2017 Equifax breach but on an even larger scale, has sent shockwaves through the security sector.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2024

The OWASP Foundation disclosed a data breach that impacted some members due to a misconfiguration of an old Wiki web server. The OWASP Foundation has disclosed a data breach that impacted some of its members. No joke, we did have a data breach in late March involving the resumes of our earliest members.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 31, 2024

Data breaches were 50% more common in Australia than the global average in 2023, according to new research from Rubrik.

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Security Affairs

JULY 17, 2024

The world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax, disclosed a data breach following a cyber attack. The world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax disclosed a data breach that impacted over 123,000 individuals.

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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. Subscribe The post Tracelo Data Breach: 1.4

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WIRED Threat Level

AUGUST 16, 2024

After months of confusion, leaked information from a background-check firm underscores the long-term risks of data breaches. Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and more—all available online.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 14, 2024

In its 2023 Internet Crime Report, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center found […] The post Healthcare data breaches affect more than one million patients; Roku reports data breach appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™.

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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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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Oregon Zoo's recent data breach serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in today's digital landscape. The post Oregon Zoo Data Breach Exposes Payment Card Information appeared first on Source Defense.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2024

million individuals were affected by the data breach it suffered in February 2024. The insurance company Prudential Financial confirmed that the data breach it suffered in February 2024 affected over 2.5 Prudential Financial confirmed that more than 2.5 million individuals.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2024

million people had their personal and health care information compromised by hackers who were were able to access the data by breaching the account of a business partner of HealthEquity. Million People Affected by Data Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post HealthEquity: 4.3

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2024

Software solutions provider Young Consulting disclosed a data breach impacting 950,000 individuals following a BlackSuit ransomware attack. ” reads a notice of data breach published by the company. On April 13 the company “became aware of technical difficulties” that impacted its infrastructure.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2024

Dell is warning its customers about a data breach after a cybercriminal offered a 49 million-record database of information about Dell customers on a cybercrime forum. So, this is another big data breach that leaves us with more questions than answers. Check the vendor’s advice. Change your password.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 27, 2024

On May 2, 2024, the City of Helsinki announced the data breach targeting its Education Division. However, the breach was discovered on April 30, 2024, and an investigation was promptly carried out. They […] The post City of Helsinki Data Breach: What You Need to Know appeared first on TuxCare.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Microchip Technology, a leading American semiconductor supplier, has confirmed a significant data breach following a cyberattack in August 2024.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2024

An IBM analysis of 604 organizations published today finds the average cost of each breach, including lost revenue, has now reached $4.9 The post IBM: Cost of Data Breach on Average Reaches $4.9 Million appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Identity IQ

MAY 10, 2024

Dell Data Breach Affects 49 Million Customers IdentityIQ Dell Data Breach Affects 49 Million Customers Dell recently announced its investigation into a data breach exposing the personal information of more than 49 million customers. How Did This Data Breach Happen?

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 17, 2024

Fujitsu, the Japanese multinational technology giant, has revealed a data breach resulting from a malware infection within its corporate network.

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ZoneAlarm

AUGUST 13, 2024

In a staggering display of cyber vulnerability, a recent data breach has led to the exposure of 2.7 The scope and scale of this breach have sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, raising serious concerns about data protection and the increasing sophistication … The post Massive Data Breach Exposes 2.7

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2024

operating as National Public Data, exposed the personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals in an April data breach. operating with the National Public Data, exposed the personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals in a data breach that occurred in April. Jerico Pictures Inc.,

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

The post Dell Data Breach Could Affect 49 Million Customers appeared first on Security Boulevard. The tech giant says the information stolen doesn't represent a significant risk to users, but cybersecurity experts disagree.

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Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2024

The American drugstore chain Rite Aid Corporation disclosed a data breach following the cyber attack that hit the company in June. The American drugstore chain giant Rite Aid suffered a data breach following a cyberattack in June conducted by the RansomHub ransomware group. 148 in the Fortune 500 in 2022.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

oil company Halliburton disclosed a data breach following the RansomHub ransomware gang attack that occurred in August. In August, Halliburton, a major U.S. oil company, announced that a cyberattack hit its IT infrastructure, particularly impacting operations at its Houston offices.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Daikin Industries, a global leader in air conditioning systems, recently faced a challenging situation – a data breach compromising the personal data of its suppliers.

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WIRED Threat Level

JUNE 1, 2024

Data breaches at Ticketmaster and financial services company Santander have been linked to attacks against cloud provider Snowflake. Researchers fear more breaches will soon be uncovered.

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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. It also highlights the importance of individual vigilance in safeguarding personal information.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Samsung Electronics disclosed a data breach that exposed customer personal information to an unauthorized individual. Samsung Electronics suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of some of its customers to an unauthorized individual. ” reads the data breach notification sent to the customers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin disclosed a data breach that impacted over 500,000 individuals. The organization disclosed a data breach after a ransomware attack, the incident impacted 533,809 individuals. ” reads the data breach notification shared with the Maine Attorney General.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 19, 2024

Advance Auto Parts has confirmed it suffered a data breach after a threat actor attempted to sell stolen data on a hacking forum earlier this month. [.]

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