Welcome to this week's Data Breaches Digest, a catalogue of links concerning Data Breaches and Cyber Security that were published on the Internet during the period between 13th April and 19th April 2020.
19th April
Ford and VW cars exposed to hackers after ‘serious’ security flaws
Hacker Claims Android App Store Breach: Publishes 20 Million User Credentials
Hackers selling 267 million Facebook records on hacker forum
Hidden bug in FPGA chips can help hackers steal critical data
Webkinz Data Breach Leaked About 23 Million User Accounts
18th April
AI in your Email: What is Human Layer Security?
Cognizant And Its Customers Hit By Maze Ransomware
Cyber security agencies suspect massive data breach in the last few days
Data Security Issues in Cloud Computing
FBI says cybercrime reports quadrupled during COVID-19 pandemic
Gmail accounts targeted with millions of phishing attacks - here's how to stay safe
Hacker leaks 23 million usernames and passwords from Webkinz children's game
IT services giant Cognizant suffers Maze Ransomware cyber attack
Misconfigured server exposes ClearView AI's source code
17th April
Audits Don't Solve Security Problems
Beaumont Health says 112K patients were impacted by data breach
Coronavirus scams: This is how much people have lost to online fraudsters so far
Covid-19 will make cyber and digital insurance policies more relevant than ever
Cybersecurity for Remote Working: Is Your Business Ready?
Details of 20 million Aptoide app store users leaked on hacking forum
DHS CISA: Companies are getting hacked even after patching Pulse Secure VPNs
Famous Data Breaches You Can Learn From
Ingram data breach: Digital content platform hack resulted in theft of publishers’ titles
“Lincoln Financial Advisors” Disclose Data Breach Affecting Clients
Most consumers admit to sharing passwords with someone outside their home
Personal employee information mistakenly published at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
PoetRAT Trojan targets energy sector using coronavirus lures
UK Tax Refund Email Scam Uncovered
Varsities ditch Zoom app over data breach warning
What data breaches teach us about security procedures
Zoom Rolls Out New Measures To Tackle Security Breach As MHA Warns Against Its Use
16th April
“AST LLC” Announces Data Breach and Circulates Notices to Employees
California software developer hit with W-2 scam
Canadian Authorities Email Private Details of 247 MS Zaandam Cruise Passengers
Cyber crime scammers blackmail South Yorkshire residents over porn
EDP data breach highlights need for cybersecurity
GDPR Do-Over: Thousands of Breaches, Millions in Fines Point to More Work Ahead
Govt minister’s Zoom webinar hijacked to display porn
Halton police warn of ‘phishing’ scam after receiving complaints
How Can Your SMB Handle Ransomware And Other Cyberthreats?
How to Secure Your Data During Coronavirus
ICO to relax GDPR enforcement during coronavirus economic downturn
Microsegmentation architecture choices and how they differ
Misconfiguration Remains the #1 Cause of Data Breaches in the Cloud
Pastebin just made it easier for hackers to avoid detection, researchers say
‘Sextortion’ scam emails uses real passwords to blackmail for ‘watching porn’
U.S. Government Offers $5 Million Reward To Identify North Korean Hackers
Wappalyzer Data Breach Exposed 16,000 Customer’s Email Addresses
Zoom not safe to use: Indian govt warns amid Coronavirus lockdown
15th April
4 Ways to Avoid Getting Hacked While Working From Home
40% of Data Breaches Affect Customer Information How Can Businesses Reduce the Potential Damage?
278% Rise in Leaked Government Records During Q1 of 2020
A legal perspective on data breaches and home working
Almost four million Quidd users have credentials exposed
Business Email Compromise Is Extremely Costly And Increasingly Preventable
Businesses Skating on Thin Ice Using Third-Party Services
Cyber Attacks on the Rise in Nepal Aftermaths the Recent Data Breach – Basic Preventive Measures
Cyber cover: The world of cyber insurance
Cybersecurity training: the key to strengthening your security posture
Employees are a weak link in cybersecurity: How to protect your business
Firms encouraged to remind staff working from home of GDPR policies
Keeping Your Business Out Of The Phishing Net
Linksys forces password reset for Smart Wi-Fi accounts after router DNS hack pointed users at COVID-19 malware
Massive growth in leaked government records
New York State Confirms Breach of Government Network
PII of 115 Million Pakistani Mobile Users Up for Sale on Dark Web
Power giant EDP 'faces $11m ransomware demand after cyberattack'
Remote working has increased the risk of a cyber breach, according to study
Survey finds widespread concern over cloud security risks during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Power Of Data Governance
TikTok accounts of WHO, Red Cross hacked: Expose platform's serious problem
Wappalyzer discloses security breach after hacker starts emailing users
14th April
4 million Quidd user accounts dumped on hacker forum for download
Account details for 4 million Quidd users shared on hacking forum
Cyber Criminals Increasingly Will Target Top Executives in Ransomware Attacks
Cyber threats are rising as hackers exploit coronavirus fears and work-from-home trend, experts warn
Digital Convenience Threatens Cybersecurity
Equifax settles Indiana case over massive data breach for $19.5 million
Ford and VW’s top selling cars can be hacked
Four Cloud Mistakes That Put Your Data At Risk
How to Make Your Passwords Stronger In the Coronavirus Era
How to Protect Your Zoom Account From Recent Data Breaches
Indiana gets $19.5M settlement over Equifax data breach
Ingram shuts down data breach at CoreSource
Intruder alert! How to keep Zoom meetings secure
IT Security Risk Management Best Practices
Over 500,000 Zoom accounts on sale on dark web for less than 1 sen each
Potential data breaches make up 14% of Commonwealth incidents reported to ACSC
Preventing data security breaches and what to do if one happens
Quidd data breach: nearly 4 million registered users affected
RagnarLocker ransomware hits EDP energy giant, asks for €10M
Ransomware attacks lock 2 Manitoba law firms out of computer systems
Russian state hackers behind San Francisco airport hack
San Francisco Airport data breach: Double website hack may have lifted users’ Windows login credentials
The Next Cyber Breach Could Be Closer Than You Think
TikTok 'hacked', fake COVID-19 video posted from verified WHO account
Why You Need MFT for Healthcare Cybersecurity
You're One Misconfiguration Away from a Cloud-Based Data Breach
Zoom security: Your meetings will be safe and secure if you do these 10 things
13th April
1.1 million SCUF Gaming customer records exposed online due to faulty server security
5 Tips for Protecting Your Business Against Cybersecurity Threats
Compromised email account leads to Saint Francis Ministries data breach
Cyber-Threat Ready: The pandemic escalates scammer's new ransomware attacks
Cybercriminals leveraging on Covid-19 for fake news, scams
Cybersecurity: making manufacturing secure
Cybersecurity tips to prevent a catastrophe during COVID19 like pandemic situations
Data protection ranks as top security issue for SEA companies
Examining a Hospital Ransomware Outbreak
Hackers file fake tax returns in scheme to steal IRS refunds
Hartford HealthCare Data Breach May Have Compromised Patient Information
Maropost's Data Breach vs The Biggest Data Breaches of 2020
Over 500,000 Zoom accounts sold on hacker forums, the dark web
PTA investigates data breach of 115mn Pakistani mobile users
Reframing Insider Threat: What Does it Mean When Everyone’s Working from Home?
San Francisco airport websites hacked to steal staff passwords, says notice
SCUF Gaming Customer Data Breach: What You Need To Know
Singapore allows schools to resume Zoom use for home-based learning
The Rise of the Secure Internet Gateway
Tips On Protecting Your Virtual Meetings To Avoid A Cyber Security Breach
Travelex Paid Hackers $2.3 Million Worth Of Bitcoin To Regain Access To Its Systems After A Ransomware Attack!
WordPress sites using WooCommerce targeted by credit card skimmers
Working Remotely And Cyber Security During The COVID-19 Outbreak