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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 11th May and 17th May 2020.17th May
Covve Contacts App Leaked 100 Million Records Of Customer Data
Data breach in new Illinois online unemployment system exposes private information
Data Breach In State’s New PUA Unemployment System Exposes Some Claimants’ Personal Info
Data of 1,200 EU Parliament officials exposed on web
European Parliament hit by major cyber-attack
‘Glitch’ In New Illinois Unemployment System Made Private Information Public
Hacker group 'REvil' reveals cache of 'harmless' emails stolen from celebrity law firm mentioning Donald Trump and warn they will disclose damaging details if they are not paid $42M
Hackers leak over 20,000 unemployment applicants’ bank information
Hackers Selling Data Belonging to Russian Car Owners, Asking for Payment in Bitcoin
Insurers warn cyber attacks could overwhelm sector
Report: Marin governments still unsafe from hackers
REvil hackers leaks email conversation on Trump amid ransom demand
Tusla becomes first organisation fined for GDPR rule breach
Understanding Single Sign On as a Means of Identity Access Management
US traces three new WannaCry strains back to North Korea
Warning: 4 Major Threats to Your VPN Security
Why Cybersecurity is so Important in Digital Marketing
16th May
60% companies targeted by email-related security threats every week
Apparent security breach stalls Arkansas unemployment program
Arkansas unemployment system shut down due to data breach
Around 500 Nepali citizens’ data leaked, hacker claims Nepal Government responsible for this
Australia: New South Wales hit by data breach via phishing attack
EU data leak: 'Huge security breach at European Parliament - hundreds of MEPs compromised'
EU security data leak affecting thousands of EU officials
Hackers leak over 20,000 unemployment applicants bank information
Hackers target supercomputers researching Covid-19 in Switzerland, Germany, UK
Likely breach shuts down Arkansas unemployment program
Supercomputers hacked across Europe to mine cryptocurrency
15th May
7 Fail Safe Tips To Avoid Data Analytics Disaster
22 million emails found in mystery open database
22 million emails found in mystery open database
78% of Organizations Use More than 50 Cybersecurity Products to Address Security Issues
Allen Grubman hackers: We’ve got ‘dirty laundry’ on President Donald Trump and we want $42m now
Almost half of firms have been reported to the ICO for a potential data breach
Average US citizen had personal information stolen at least 4 times in 2019
Backup can be a powerful tool to combat ransomware
Celeb Law Firm Refuses Hacker Ransom as Lady Gaga Files Leak
Consumer password hygiene doesn't reflect cybersecurity threat in 2020
Coronavirus-themed phishing templates used to capture personal information
COVID-19 Pandemic Creates New Cybercrime Risks
Cyber attack knocks UK research supercomputer ARCHER out of action indefinitely
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS — How to protect yourself, your co-workers, and your patients
Darien Stop & Shop one of five that may have had data breached
Data Classification: Protecting Sacred Data in the Cloud
Educational organizations use cloud apps to share sensitive data outside of IT control
Genesee County warms of ‘spoofing’ phone scams
GoDaddy Hacked And 28,000 Customers Sensitive Data Breached
Hacked! Personal Data Of Top Celebrities Like Priyanka Chopra & Lady Gaga
Hackers Love The Coronavirus – What Can Your Business Do About It?
Hackers preparing to launch ransomware attacks against hospitals arrested in Romania
Hackers target the air-gapped networks of the Taiwanese and Philippine military
Here’s How COVID-19 Could Threaten Your Company’s Cloud Data
Higher fines for data breaches proposed
Huge, mysterious list appears online of where people met, personal information and more of tens of millions
ICO’s BA and Marriott Fines Likely to Be Pushed Back Again
Information of Over 115 Million Pakistani Mobile Subscribers Exposed in a Massive Data Leak
Interserve Hit by Data Breach; 100,000 Employee Records Stolen
Investment Firm Hit by BEC Scam
Law Firm Hackers Claim to Have Dirt on Donald Trump, Up Data Ransom to $42M
Mikroceen RAT backdoors Asian government networks in new attack wave
MyBudget blames ransomware hack for system outage affecting thousands of customers
Mysterious data breach called 'db8151dd' exposed email, physical address and job titles of 22 MILLION people - but no one knows exactly where the records came from
‘Mystery’ data breach dubbed db8151dd exposes records of 22 Million people
Norway's Wealth Fund Loses $10m in Data Breach
Perth firm exposes thousands of cyber criminals exploiting coronavirus pandemic
Preventive measures to take against Google Play, Firebase data leak
Ransomware Attack Cripples New Jersey Town’s Website
Ransomware gang asks $42m from NY law firm, threatens to leak dirt on Trump
San Dieguito high school district warns of employee email breach
San Dieguito School District Hit by Data Breach
School district announces data breach of employee emails
Service NSW suffers cyber attack
Stop Being Afraid of Granting Network Access to Remote Users, Third Parties and Partners
The REvil Group Now Threatens the President of the United States
This new, unusual Trojan promises victims COVID-19 tax relief
UK Power Grid Biz Suffers Outage After Cyber-Attack
Unprepared employees put cybersecurity at risk while working from home, experts warn
US healthcare admin firm admits data breach
What IT Teams Can Learn From The Pressure Of A Crisis
Words with Friends Developer, Zynga, Sued Over User Data Breach, Law Firm FeganScott Announces
14th May
79% of Organizations Have Experienced an Identity-Related Security Breach in the Last Two Years According to New Identity Defined Security Alliance Study
#COVID19 Hospital Construction Firms Hit by Cyber-Attacks
A cybercrime store is selling access to more than 43,000 hacked servers
Almost half of organisations have been reported to the ICO for a potential data breach
Avoiding healthcare vendor compliance nightmares with third-party remote access best practices
Businesses advised to prioritise cybersecurity
Circa 50% of organisations reported to ICO for data breaches post-GDPR
Citizen data compromised as Service NSW falls victim to phishing attack
City Index Reports Intrusion and Potential Data Breach
Compliance as a Way to Reduce the Risk of Insider Threats
Coronavirus Concerns: Security Teams Scattered, Enterprises Vulnerable
COVID-19 blamed for 238% surge in cyberattacks against banks
Covid-19 ignites a firestorm of cyber attacks
COVID-19 Phishing Update: Threat Actors on Twitter Want You to Pay for Your Stolen Passwords
Cyber-Attack Hits Sovereign Wealth Fund Norfund for $10M
CyberScout Survey Finds Steep Increase in Concern about Cyberattacks Since the Onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Do we need tougher breach notification rules?
Email Data Leak Found to Be Feeding Information to Advertising and Analytics Companies
Employee mistakes lead to information exposure in Nova Scotia, U.K.
Fixing poor cybersecurity habits
Hacker selling 550 million stolen user records on hacking forum
Hackers steal sensitive information about Lady Gaga, Madonna, Lizzo and more from law firm servers
Healthcare still battered by ransomware – even amid a crisis
Hiver survey: 60% Companies are Targeted By Email-Related Security Threats Every Week
In development: Ramsay malware steals documents from isolated networks
Keeping Data Protected as Businesses Embark on Remote Working Journey
Keeping Your Data Safe
Leaked NHS Contact Tracing App Docs Point to More Invasive Plans Down the Line
LeaseSolution (LS2) Breach Statement
New Jersey town’s computers target of ransomware attack, mayor says. Town’s website knocked offline.
New study finds the average American had their personal data stolen or exposed at least four times in 2019, with social media sites like Facebook responsible for the most security breaches
Norfund Was Defrauded $9.8 Million in an “Advanced Data Breach” Incident
Ohio hospital inadvertently posts spreadsheet with 3,683 patients' information on website
ProLock Ransomware teams up with QakBot trojan for network access
Proposed changes to Singapore's data protection law seek stiffer penalties for info leaks
Report highlights strain pandemic puts on healthcare security protocols
Russian hacker group using HTTP status codes to control malware implants
San Dieguito Union High School District - Notice Of Data Breach
Scam warning: fake Barclays text directing victims to phishing site
Scammers steal $10 million from Norway's state investment fund
Service NSW customer details stolen in email phishing attack
Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector
Stolen database trading site WeLeakData hacked; data leaked
Tackling dark web identity theft
Taking back control of rogue data footprints
Tesla: Car Computers Sold On eBay With Personal Data Were Stolen
The “ARCHER” Supercomputer in the UK Suffered a Security Breach
The Future of Network Security is Now - Whether We Like It or Not
The role of AI in fighting fraud for businesses during a global pandemic
The top 10 most-targeted security vulnerabilities – despite patches having been available for years
There's Norway you're going to believe this: World's largest sovereign wealth fund conned out of $10m in cyber-attack
UK electricity middleman hit by cyber-attack
Uncertain Data Sharing Practices Keep Educational Organizations at Risk
Understanding Cyber Resilience: The 4 Stages of a Breach
Visa Redefines User Passwords in the Era of Technology
When we need it most, healthcare is still hit hard by ransomware
Why the Keys to Maintaining Data Security in a Remote Environment are Control and Visibility
Why The Largest Cyberattack In History Will Happen Within Six Months
13th May
3 Cyberattacks and 3 Practical Measures Lawyers Can Take to Protect Themselves
4 Tech Trends to Become Popular Post COVID-19
A River Runs Through It: How MFA And UEM Swim Against The Current Threat Landscape
Adobe issues patches for 36 vulnerabilities in DNG, Reader, Acrobat
An “Unscrupulous Act” – Toll Group Confirms Data Breach
Bam Construct and Interserve hit by cyber attacks
Banks’ DMARC Fail Puts #COVID19 Business Loans at Risk of Phishing
Best practices and need of cloud storage for protecting corporate and personal data
Better Business Bureau (BBB) & FBI report an uptick in sextortion blackmail attempts by scammers
Celebrities face data breach after ransomware attack involving REvil malware
Conquer Cloud Collaboration Chaos: Securing Data At Risk
Coping with COVID-19: Keeping business data secure during work-at-home operations
Coronavirus: Cyber-attacks hit hospital construction companies
Coronavirus-related Cyber Attacks Jump 30% – Check Point Research
COVID-19 cyberthreats should prompt Indonesia to step up vigilance, watchdog says
COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves Pharmaceutical Companies Vulnerable to Cyber Criminals
Credit unions must step up cybersecurity during coronavirus
Criminal forum trading stolen data suffers ironic data breach
Cyber threat posed by Covid-19
Cyberattacks Growing More Sophisticated, Severe, Say IT Staff
Cybersecurity: the measures businesses should be taking during Covid-19
Danger zone! Brit research supercomputer ARCHER's login nodes exploited in cyber-attack, admins reset passwords and SSH keys
Data Breach at U.S. Marshals Service Exposes Personal Data of 387,000 Prisoners
Data Breach Notification Software Market Growth by Top Companies, Trends by Types and Application, Forecast to 2026
Data breaches wipe 7.2% off average company share price
DHS CISA and FBI share list of top 10 most exploited vulnerabilities
Domain Intelligence Shows Cybercriminals May Abuse Video-Conferencing Services' Brand Names
Domestic IoT devices and cybersecurity – you can’t have one without the other
Don’t Let Your Restaurant Become a Victim of Cybercrime
Dropbox Security 2020: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Firebase database crack unknowingly leaks billions of Android user data
Global remote work transitions fail to consider security gaps
Hackers steal information on up to 100,000 Interserve employees
Hackers target West Australia's major daily newspaper, putting data of subscribers at risk
How cloud is accelerating the growth of digital payments
How educational organizations can be better protected against data breaches
How to Handle Growing Complexity in Identity Management
How to Use Encryption for Defense in Depth in Native and Browser Apps
Indonesia in urgent need of law on personal data protection
Info on NHS Coronavirus app leaks out via Google Drive snafu
Insight into ShinyHunter hacking activities, as data goes on sale
Interserve hit by cyber attack as hackers target hospital construction firms
Is Your Now-Online Business Protecting Itself From Privacy Threats and Potential Liability?
Lady Gaga, Madonna & Nicki Minaj Among Celebrities Targeted In Data Breach
Latest Nova Scotia privacy breach reveals names, medical conditions, sexual abuse details
Law Firm Used by Celebrities Affected by REvil Ransomware and Data Breach
Magellan Health warns ransomware attack exposed PII
Managing Compliance Costs With Enhanced Cybersecurity Visibility
Moving To Defense In Depth With Security Validation
New Ramsay malware can steal sensitive documents from air-gapped networks
New third-party healthcare data rules: Increased access alongside privacy considerations
PrintDemon vulnerability impacts all Windows versions
Ramsay Cyber-Espionage Framework Rumbled by Researchers
Ransomware now demands extra payment to delete stolen files
Sophos: Paying Ransom Can Double Attack Recovery Costs
Stopping Attackers & Web Conferencing Hackers: Keeping Unwanted Attendees from Accessing your Meetings
Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds of Orgs Have Experienced COVID-19 Related Attacks
Take security seriously when getting back to work
Tech and Social Media Companies Risk Losing $32.2 Billion Following a Major Data Breach
Three Steps for Protecting Data in the Public and Private Sectors
Toll says data stolen in second ransomware attack within months
UK users targeted by malicious, fake contact tracing text messages
US formally accuses China of hacking US entities working on COVID-19 research
US Health Giant Hooked with Ransomware Bait
US Says China-Linked Hackers Targeting COVID-19 Researchers
What your DevOps team needs to know: 4 lessons from exploited vulnerabilities
Windows 10 to get PUA/PUP protection feature
Zoom Video Conferencing Security: Safe or Not?
12th May
7 Hot Takes on Cyber Incident Response Planning
8.4 Billion Records Exposed in Q1 2020
15 Effective Cybersecurity Strategies For Your Remote Workforce
Android app promised to serve news updates, served ESET with a DDoS attack instead
Astaroth malware hides command servers in YouTube channel descriptions
Building a Cyber Security Strategy & Plan As a New CISO
Bulk texts being sent out by IDSP with names of COVID-19 cases
Chatbooks Confirms Breach After ‘Shiny Hunters’ Sell Data
Coronavirus creates ‘unprecedented opportunity’ for hackers, researchers say
Critical security concerns facing the technology industry
Data Breach Leaks Personal Data of Top Celebrities Including Priyanka Chopra, Lady Gaga, Madonna
Data Breaches from End-of-Life IT Devices: Not ‘If’ but ‘When’
Data sharing in the cloud puts education sector at risk of data breaches
Details of celebrities stolen in REvil ransomware attack on high-profile law firm
E-commerce platform Bhinneka.com reported to be latest target of data theft
Federal court launches snap investigation of its asylum seeker data breach
Giant Food warns of potential data breach after credit card skimmer found on self-checkout
Giant: Illegal scanning device found in self-checkout at DC store
Google removed 813 creepware apps from the Android Play Store
Hacking site WeLeakData hacked, sensitive cybercrime-related data leaked on dark web
Health Data Breach Update: What Are the Causes?
How Australian firms can plug data protection gaps
How to Freeze Your Credit (It’s Easier Than You Think)
INTERPOL Declares “Anti-Ransomware Day”
Investigation into “Significant Privacy Breach” at Ontario Care Home
IoT security: How these unusual attacks could undermine industrial systems
Law Firm Representing Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, More Hit by Data Breach
Law Firm to the Stars Confirms Ransomware Attack
Managing Security Risk: How COVID-19 Pandemic and Work-from-Home Arrangements Pose New Security Considerations
Mass consumer arbitration is on! Ed tech company hit with 15,000 data breach claims
Maze ransomware: extorting victims for 1 year and counting
Maze ransomware one year on
Microsoft May 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 111 vulnerabilities
Moving away from passwords in the era of evolving technology and societal norms
MyToll still down after ransomware attack
Navigating the Uneasy Alliance Between Tech Giants and Healthcare Organizations
On the three-year anniversary of WannaCry, US exposes new North Korean malware
Out-of-date, insecure open-source software is everywhere
Papa don't breach: Contracts, personal info on Madonna, Lady Gaga, Elton John, others swiped in celeb law firm 'hack'
Personal, Professional Data of Hollywood Biggies Priyanka Chopra, Mariah Carey & More Hacked In US
Personal data of celebrities including Lady Gaga, Priyanka Chopra hacked in data breach
Personal Information of 3.6 Million MobiFriends is Up for Grabs, Free Download Included
Pitney Bowes suffers second ransomware attack in seven months
Researcher detects malware designed to steal credit card information on more than 1,200 online stores
Q1 data breaches down, but exposed records reach new high
Ransomware: Why paying the crooks can actually cost you more in the long run
Severe Data Breaches Could Cost UK Small Businesses a Whopping £41.3 Billion
Star Tribune investigating potential subscriber data breach
Star Tribune warns of possible data breach, urges subscribers to take precautions
Stick the Landing: 6 Steps to Broaden Your Cyber Resilience Web
Talk of another possible privacy breach prompts letter from health unit lawyer
Texas courts slammed by ransomware attack
Texas Courts System Hit By Ransomware Attack
Tokopedia appoints independent cybersecurity company to investigate data theft
Tokopedia CEO writes to users on personal data leak
Toll attacker made off with past and present employee data and commercial agreements
Toll concedes company data stolen in cyber attack
Total number of publicly reported breaches in Q1 2020 down 42% compared to last year
Uncovering the cyber threat within
WeLeakData hack reveals hackers’ private messages
Why 2019 was the worst year for security breaches in this century
Why Effective Data Protection in Healthcare Matters
Why Everyone Is Needed to Make Cybersecurity Matter
Widespread “Perswaysion” Phishing Campaign Is Targeting the C-Suite of Hundreds of International Organizations
WordPress plugin Page Builder by SiteOrigin patched against code execution attacks
11th May
5 Ways to Defend Your Medical Practice Against Ransomware
60 kids 'horrified' as hacker streams sex abuse video during Zoom call
8.4 Billion Records Exposed in Q1 Data Breaches
14 Personal Data Security Tips For Everyday Users
66 Percent of Consumers Recycle Their Account Passwords. Do You?
73 million user records stolen from 10 companies – see the full list
91 percent of people know password reuse is insecure, yet two thirds do it anyway, according to the Psychology of Passwords Report
Are you sure you would never fall for a phishing scam?
BJC HealthCare Responds to Data Breach
Chatbooks photo service confirms breach, days after 'Shiny Hunters' hacking claims went public
Chatbooks security breach. Users told to change their passwords
Cognizant Anticipates $50-70 Million Loss Following Ransomware Attack
Coronavirus Fraud Is In Full Swing — And Businesses Are A Big Target
Coronavirus-ravaged long-term care home victim of data breach
Cyberattacks add to cost of companies already reeling under covid-19
Cyberattacks keep offices on their toes
Data breaches could cost companies millions every day
Data Breach Exposes Four Million Dating App Users
Data leak, phishing security flaws disclosed in Oracle iPlanet Web Server
Data security crucial as newer payment methods rise
Detect Anomalous Activity Ahead of a Data Breach With Heuristics
Dutch student discovers seven security holes in Thunderbolt connection
Endpoint Security: The New Frontier
Firms slash IT staff despite rise in remote working
Four Unexpected Benefits of Endpoint Security for Businesses
Fury over data breach that left details of 8 milllion car trips exposed to hackers and stalkers
Global tech firm Pitney Bowes hit by Maze ransomware
Hacked Law Firm Informs Clients Like Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen of Data Breach
Hackers selling PII of 3.6m MobiFriends users on dark web forums
Hackers' private chats leaked in stolen WeLeakData database
Hacking Group Offers Another 27 Million Records for Sale
Hacking group puts millions of Zoosk dating profiles up for sale
Healthcare Providers to Receive Cyber Incident Response Services at No Cost from Atlantic Data Forensics
Healthcare Resource Group, Inc. Provides Notice of a Data Breach for Additional Covered Entity
How to address the security risks of a remote workforce
How To Better Prevent Banking App Breaches
Iran reports failed cyber-attack on Strait of Hormuz port
Keeping Your Backups Safe from Ransomware Attacks
Major Data Breach at Law Firm Representing Lady Gaga, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, More
Making Security a Team Sport is Critical to Identity Access Management Success
Malware Is Taking on a New Shape: Malware as a Service
Microsoft GitHub data stolen by hacker named Shiny Hunter, who wants to give it away for free
Millions of PCs with Intel Thunderbolt Flaws are Vulnerable to Hacking; Thunderspy Attack Takes Only Five Minutes
MobiFriends Data Breach Affects 3.68 Million Users
More than 9,400 sextortion scam emails reported in the last month
Most Businesses Vulnerable to Emerging Risks Not Covered by Their Cyber Insurance
Moving Beyond Passwords
Navigating the three phases of remote working adoption
One third of businesses axe IT staff due to Covid-19 cost concerns
Over 160 million user records put up for sale on the dark web
Package delivery giant Pitney Bowes confirms second ransomware attack in 7 months
Passwords are an inconvenient drain on productivity, reveals Microsoft
Phishing attack evades Microsoft 365 security
Pitney Bowes Battles Second Ransomware Attack
Publicly disclosed breaches are down 42 percent
Ransomware Hit ATM Giant Diebold Nixdorf
Ransomware on the rise, companies prioritizing disaster recovery
RDP attacks skyrocket amid Covid-19 lockdown
Remote Work Not So Secure: Study Says
Rising Need for Backing Up Data to Escalate the Growth of Global Disaster Recovery as a Service Market
Scammers Send 3.1 Billion Domain Spoofing Emails A Day. Here’s How To Protect Yourself (And Your Company)
Second privacy breach complaint filed against Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro
Sheffield County’s ANPR system leaked 8.6m vehicle records online
Shiny Hunters list 73.2 million user records on the dark web
Sodinokibi ransomware can now penetrate locked files
Some Texas Court Data Is Offline After Ransomware Attack
Stadler's IT network suffers malware attack
Star Tribune Data Breach?
Staying on top of your data breach response plan during Covid-19
Teen Hackers Accused of Cryptocurrency Theft, Sued For $71 Million
Thunderbolt flaws affect millions of computers – even locking unattended devices won't help
U.S. Marshals Announced Data Breach of Prisoners’ Information
U.S. Marshals Service Breach Exposed Personal Data of 387,000 Prisoners
US Security Agencies Reportedly to Warn of Chinese Hackers Seeking to Obtain COVID-19 Vaccine Data
Use Zoom app safely to prevent data leak, say experts
Visa optimizes the security of online transactions throughout Latin America and the Caribbean
What are the security priorities for the post-coronavirus world?
Who poked holes in the public sector?
Why Cyber Attack Insurance is important for SME’s?
Zeus Sphinx revamped as coronavirus relief payment attack wave continues
