Troy Hunt

JANUARY 8, 2019

Have a quick watch of this: It's a slightly different piece of software based on what's visible, but the objective is the same and the premise is simple: download the tool, pass in the combo list then let it run. Instead, they need to look inwardly and adjust their own security practices instead. So what does it do?

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

The type of data disclosed could involve anything personal, such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers , and financial data. Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 16, 2019

One of my contacts pointed me to a popular hacking forum where the data was being socialised, complete with the following image: As you can see at the top left of the image, the root folder is called "Collection #1" hence the name I've given this breach. The collection totalled over 12,000 separate files and more than 87GB of data.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Whether that’s banking, social channels, or downloading that cool-looking app, there are simple ways you can protect yourself and your community, and actions you can take if you’re a victim of a cyber crime or hack. Creating a culture of security within your large, medium, and small business is critical to avoiding data breaches.

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