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 20th April and 26th April 2020.
26th April
Chinese ‘Frontline’ COVID-19 Research Firm Hacked: Data Now On Dark Web
Crooks are grabbing victims' money with offers of free Netflix: An ex-con reveals his tips to beat the lockdown TV scams
Kaspersky report: Nearly half of employees don't know how to respond to ransomware attacks
Why we adopt then abandon online safety practices
25th April
160,000 Nintendo Network IDs compromised from suspected breach
Apple Confirms New Warning Affecting Almost All iPhone Users
Email, class registration, payroll down from computer hack at Illinois Valley Community College
Nintendo Discontinues Support For Nintendo Network IDs Due To Recent Hacking
Payment processor exposes 2.5 million credit card transactions
Personal data hacked from 23 million Webkinz child game players
Remote Working Is Transforming The Cyber Security Landscape in 2020
Ways to get around being data mined
24th April
67% of Small Businesses Aim to Increase Cybersecurity in 2020
400,000 US, South Korean card records put up for sale online
Android malware is still a huge issue, but that doesn't mean Android is unsafe
Apple disputes recent iOS zero-day claim
Apple fixes critical iOS vulnerability that hackers used to steal private data for years
CISI to compensate fraud victims after website hack
COVID-19: Cyber threats increased by 37%, are you at risk?
COVID-19, Work-From-Home and the Risks of Data Leakage: Here’s How to Protect Your Company
COVID-19 crisis: Congress slams Nagaland government after data security breach
CyberAttack: Another pandemic in the wake of COVID-19
Cyber Chasse Alerts Healthcare Organizations over Increase in Cyber Attacks
Data breach! 20 million app store credentials leaked
Data breach lawsuit advances against Hy-Vee
Data on computers health unit left behind prompts letter to privacy commissioner
Digital Fraudsters Treat COVID As An Opportunity
Exercise app accused of “massive data leak”
Flaw in iOS Mail App May Put Millions at Risk
Genetic Testing Lab Hack Affects 233,000
How Privileged Access Management Can Protect PII
Judge approves $8.9M settlement for Banner Health data breach
Kaspersky Finds 30% of IT Security Managers Missed Important Personal Events due to Data Breaches
“Lockdown” related data security risks have soared
Michigan State Grapples with Data Breach in Third-Party Software
Nagaland Congress seeks action against data security breach of stranded people
Nintendo Confirms Massive Data Breach of Up to 160,000 User Accounts
Nintendo finally admits ‘unauthorised access to some Nintendo Accounts’
Nintendo Left Gamers Vulnerable Long Before Shocking Data Breach
Nintendo says 160,000 users impacted in recent account hacks
OneSpan: how to protect from account takeover fraud
Over half of organizations expect remote workers to be a data breach vector
Poland implicates Russia in cyberattack, info op aimed at undercutting U.S. relations
Privacy commissioner asked about 'information' left on computers abandoned by health unit
Security alert: 'Dramatic' increase in cyberattacks says WHO, after passwords leaked online
SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts
Stuck at home, UK lockdown DIY fans slammed with Robert Dyas data breach
The Best Password Security Tips to Avoid Getting Hacked
The Bigger Perimeter Picture of #COVID19
The Human Brain is Both a Liability and Asset for Cybersecurity: Here’s Why
The real cost of a data breach
Trucking Companies: The New Target for Scammers
What All Employees With Network Access Should Know About Cybersecurity
When is a Data Breach Not? The WHO and Gates Foundation Compromises
WHO Reports COVID-19 Spurs Rapid Rise in Cyberattacks Against Staff
Why cloud data protection is a must in the time of COVID-19 crisis?
Work-from-home creates multitude of opportunities for leaks
Zoom Phishing Campaign Tricks People into Revealing Login Credentials
23rd April
500 million iPhone-iPad users have a big dent in data
2020 Trustwave Global Security Report Places Ransomware Threat In Context
A carrot-and-stick approach to fixing cyber security complacency
Alleged Neo-Nazis Post WHO and US Gov Log-ins Online
Companies must invest in cyber security and assess elevated risks of home working
Confidential details of entire WA Police Force accessed in 'startling' audit breach, CCC finds
Credentials of WHO, World Bank & NIH officials shared online
Cyberattacks continue amid COVID-19 pandemic
Data Breach Report: Kinomap, Exercise App, Exposes 42 Million User Records
Data Breaches Impact Employees’ Work-Life-Balance
Data Leak Complicates Hack Against Torrance, California
Email bungle at company seeking jobkeeper payments exposes staff's personal details
Email Credentials of WHO, The Gates Foundation, Other Leaked Online
Enterprises are getting more high-risk calls as fraudsters exploit COVID-19
Facebook profile details of over 267 million users stolen and sold on the dark web
Four keys to proper cyber-hygiene on World Password Day 2020
French Fitness Tech Firm Kinomap Suffers Data Breach; Exposes 42 Million User Records
Hackers target Robert Dyas to steal customers' payment card details
How sextortion scam emails sneak past security filters
How the Dark Web Fuels Insider Threats
How to Keep Your E-commerce Customers Safe?
iOS Mail application suffers from a serious security breach
La Playa hit by phishing scam
Lessons learned from the Small Business Administration's data breach
Maze Ransomware – What You Need to Know
New Facebook Data Breach as Hackers Sell Tens of Millions of Facebook Accounts Details for Low Price
New Zoom vulnerability lets hackers record any meeting anonymously
Nintendo Faces Hacking Onslaught; This Is How To Protect Yourself
Over half of organisations expect remote workers to increase the risk of a data breach
“Paay” Left an Unprotected Database Online Containing Credit Card Details
Paay open database exposes 2.5M transactions, challenges PCI compliance
Possible data breach with States grant scheme being investigated
SBA Loan Program for COVID-19 Relief Suffers Data Breach
SBA reveals potential data breach impacting 8,000 emergency business loan applicants
Security considerations for working in a COVID-19 world
Security Threats Facing Modern Mobile Apps
The Evolving Threat of Credential Stuffing
Was My Data Really Stolen?
WHO, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Gates Foundation find their data hacked
With Cognizant attack, Maze ransomware finds its way into IT services supply chain
Zoom's Security Pile-on Caused a Lawsuit - Are Microsoft, Cisco and Others Next?
22nd April
2.5M credit card records belonging to transaction firm PAAY exposed online
Almost 8,000 could be affected by federal emergency loan data breach
Apricorn survey highlights dangers of remote working and data breaches
Cybercriminals unleash wave of COVID-19 attacks on businesses
Far-Right Extremists Publish 25,000 Email Addresses Allegedly Tied to COVID Fight
How to Secure Your Website against Data Breaches
IAITAM says organisations are wide open to attack
Italian Email Provider Email.it Breached; Data for Sale on Dark Web
“KandyPens” Has Leaked Full Customer Credit Card Details
Nagaland govt investigating data leak of stranded persons
New phishing hotline sent 5,000 suspicious emails in just one day
Online leak undermines Torrance’s claim that no personal data was affected by cyberattack
Payments Startup Paay Left 2.5M Credit Card Info Exposed
PrimoHoagies warns online customers of data breach
Ransomware is now the biggest online menace you need to worry about - here's why
Rising US healthcare data breaches raise serious concerns about personal data security
21st April
5 Steps to Protect Sensitive Data
267 Million Facebook User Records for Sale on Dark Net
A Tale of 3 Breaches: Incident Response Challenges
Aptoide app store hacked, 20 million user database leaked
Beaumont Health Reports 2019 Data Breach Impacting 114K Patients
BT expert on balancing security and Digital Transformation
Children's game Webkinz suffers from a data breach
COVID-19 lockdowns are causing a huge spike in data breaches
DoppelPaymer Ransomware hits Los Angeles County city, leaks files
Five Reasons Why Data Security Should Be a Top Priority
Cybersecurity awareness tips for employees in 2020
Hackers Attacked Businesses 22 Million Times In The Last 7 Days Globally
Hackers Target Top Officials at World Health Organization
Here's a list of all the ransomware gangs who will steal and leak your data if you don't pay
Information for about 112,000 exposed in data breach at Beaumont Health
Lessons to be learned following Netherlands Covid-19 app data breach
Michigan State University says data breach of third party vendor impacts hundreds
Millions of Facebook profiles for sale on the Dark Web
Neo-Nazis Are Spreading a List of Emails and Passwords for Gates Foundation and WHO Employees
New Cybersecurity Challenges for FinTech Industry
New Trustwave Report Reveals Cybersecurity Threats Becoming Pervasive and Attacks More Targeted
Newest Maze ransomware victim - IT giant Cognizant
Nintendo aware of “unauthorized access” to Nintendo Accounts, “investigating” potential data breach
Nintendo owners urged to secure accounts
Personal information of nearly 8,000 business owners applying for disaster relief amid COVID-19 crisis is exposed during a glitch on the Small Business Administration's website
Phishing email scam exploits HMRC job retention scheme
Princeton cybersecurity expert says working remotely presents opportunities for hackers
Rethink Your Cyber Security Stack to Avoid Agent Fatigue
SBA data breach compromises business owners’ data
SBA reports data breach in disaster loan application website
SBA website leaks personal data of 8,000 small-business loan applicants
Security Weakness in TikTok
‘Squar Milner’ Has Announced a Data Breach Affecting Customers
Survey: Most Federal Officials Expect Cloud Service Providers to Secure Their Data
The real cost of fighting the inside threat
U.K.’s Data Protection Regulator’s Updated Guidance on “Empathetic and Pragmatic” Approach
UniCredit Hackers Try to Sell Employee Data on Cyber-Crime Forums
What the Clearview AI Breach Tells Us About Cybersecurity Today
When data protection is not enough
20th April
267 Million Facebook Identities for 500 Euros
Gamers Report Unauthorized Access to Their Nintendo Accounts
Island Direct denies cybersecurity breach
MailGuard warns against extortion phishing emails
Proposed government coronavirus tracking app falls at the first hurdle due to data breach
Ransomware Attacks New Orleans Government Agency
Why organisations should be wary of Maze ransomware?