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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 21st December and 27th December 2020.27th December
4 predictions for security in 2021
Beware these cons and scams this Christmas
Campari data breach slows local operations
Cybercriminals are quick to adapt to current events to exploit victims
Cybercriminals to focus on remote and cloud-based systems in UAE next year
Data of 115m Pakistani mobile phone users was not leaked on Nadra’s part, Sindh High Court (SHC) told
Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos Were Hacked, but You Can Still Protect Yourself
Enterprises that disclose breaches experience fewer losses
FBI and Europol probe to shut down Safe-Inet VPN
Making Your Organization More Secure and Resilient
Phishing Will Continue Wreak Havoc in 2021 - Make Sure You’re Ready
Tech companies, firms like Microsoft and McAfee institute the 'Ransomware Task Force'
The Worst Hacks of 2020, a Surreal Pandemic Year
VOIP hardware and software maker Sangoma struck by ransomware attack
26th December
A Cybersecurity Checklist For 2021: 6 Ways To Help You Protect Yourself In Coming Year
Beware: The Mobile Version of Cyberpunk 2077 Is Actually a Ransomware
Coinbase Security Team Shares Tips to Avoid Crypto related Phishing Attacks, SIM Swapping Tactics, and Damaging Security Breaches
Cyberpunk 2077 on Android? Better say malware
FBI, Europol take down a VPN service aimed at criminals
Flavor And Fragrance Giant Symrise AG Hit By Clop Ransomware
GoDaddy teased employees with fake Christmas bonus which was actually phishing test
Koei Tecmo discloses data breach after hacker leaks stolen data
Massive cyberattacks that shook the world in 2020
Online fraudsters hit lockdown shoppers as stolen payment cards for sale on 'dark web' rise fourfold
Police issue advice on how to stay safe in Boxing Day sales
Ransomware Attacks UCaaS Service Provider Sangoma Technologies
Ransomware threat will be controlled by the new task force formed with the help of Microsoft and Citrix
Settlement hit in data breach at hotel booker
SolarWinds releases updated advisory for new SUPERNOVA malware
TaskRabbit Reset Passwords After Credential Stuffing Attack
The SolarWinds Breach Reinforces Why Boards And Audit Committees Need More Tech Expertise
Weslaco gets legal advice on combatting data breaches
25th December
A CEO’s secrets – snooping cyber-criminals to bring down a WFH chief executive
A massive data breach exposed the weakness of the Bitcoin community
Being aware of phishing emails to keep your crypto safe
CrowdStrike releases free Azure security tool after failed hack
Fake Amazon gift card emails deliver the Dridex malware
Fake “mobile app” of Cyberpunk 2077 game is being distributed as a ransomware, don’t download it
GoDaddy apologises for fake Christmas bonus email security test
GoDaddy Apologises Over Fake Christmas Bonus ‘Phishing’ Email Security Test for Employees
GoDaddy sent an email to employees announcing a surprise holiday bonus. It was really a phishing test, and those who failed were invited to get more security training
Iran-based hacker group attacks Israeli cyber company
Kaspersky discovers COVID-19 research related cyber threats
New research reveals evolving tactics attackers use to trick victims
Police advice to beat online conmen in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire
Ransomware: Attacks could be about to get even more dangerous and disruptive
Ransomware attacks threaten U.S hospitals and healthcare systems
Scammers target victims using COVID vaccine news
Targeted ransomware attacks on Indian pharma firms to surge in 2021
The 10 Biggest Data Breaches that grabbed attention in 2020
This Is How Bank Of Baroda Mobile App Was Exploited By Fraudsters To Steal Money From Customers
Why cybersecurity tools fail when it comes to ambiguity
24th December
Account takeovers: Insiders need not be malicious to cause chaos
Amazon Gift Card Scam Delivers Dridex This Holiday Season
Attorney General Shapiro Successfully Resolves Sabre Data Breach Case
Bahrain sees 39% drop in Covid cyber-attacks in Q3
Beazley reports increase in ransomware severity, cost
Beware these banking scams and fraud tactics in South Africa
Boxing Day bots: Threats to e-commerce and how to stop them
Check Point MD explains how Covid-19 opened the floodgates to cyber threats
China cyber attacks: the current threat landscape
CISA releases CISA Insights and creates webpage on ongoing APT cyber activity
Citrix confirms ongoing DDoS attack impacting NetScaler ADCs
Citrix devices are being abused as DDoS attack vectors
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration: Beware! Cybercriminals Making Fake Calls and Sending Phishing Mails to 'Book' Early Slot for Vaccination
Crackdown nets gang of foreign cybercriminals in Istanbul, other cities of Turkey
DHS warns American businesses about data services and equipment from firms linked to Chinese government
Dozens sue Amazon Ring after vile hackers shout racial abuse and death threats through home cameras
Dubai Police arrest 86 people for phishing in 2020
Email hack exposes data of 485K+ Aetna, Blue Cross members
Emerging Threats in Healthcare Information Security
FBI PIN warns that ransomware attackers are calling to threaten their victims
Firms warned they 'wouldn't survive' data breach as a third fail to train staff
FreePBX developer Sangoma hit with Conti ransomware attack
GoDaddy used a holiday bonus email as a phishing scam test and people aren't happy
Government Security Experts Issue Farmers with New Advice
Hackers threaten to leak plastic surgery pictures
How to recognize and avoid phishing attacks on your business
ICO warns SolarWinds victims they must report any related breaches
Independence utility payments back online
Lincolnshire Police warning of DPD delivery scam messages
Massive cyberattacks that shook the world in 2020
Massive data breach may have been discovered due to 'unforced error' by suspected Russian hackers
Microsoft, Citrix Help Form New Task Force To Take On Global Ransomware Scourge
Misconfigured AWS Bucket Exposes Hundreds of Social Influencers
NetGalley data breach: Publishing industry website forces password reset following ‘security incident’
NetGalley discloses data breach after website was hacked
New Cyber Attack Group Cripples Another Major Logistics Player
North Korean state hackers breach COVID-19 research entities
Now Pensions members' data leaked by service partner
Personal Data From Thousands Of Pension Plan Accounts Breached...Third-Party Service Provider Blamed
Phishing attacks have increased worldwide since the start of the pandemic
Police urge Powys residents to be alert to email phishing scams
Police warn of phishing emails promise COVID-19 relief payments
Prevent Ransomware From Taking the Podium With Layered Security
Ransomware 2.0: India, Australia logged most incidents
Ransomware 2.0: India, Australia logged the highest number of incidents
Russian crypto-exchange Livecoin hacked after it lost control of its servers
Sangoma Technologies Confirms Data Breach as Result of Ransomware Attack
Scammers Keep Impersonating Shipping Companies. Here's How to Protect Yourself
Securing Online Shopping in the Post-COVID World
SEPA subject of 'significant cyber attack'
Settlement reached in data breach investigation
Sky Lakes Medical Center identifies and addresses data security incident
SolarWinds: Hacked firm issues urgent security fix
SolarWinds Hackers "Impacting" State and Local Governments
SolarWinds Sunburst: UK data watchdog issues hack alert
The Three Characteristics of a Defensible Security Program
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2020
U.S. cybersecurity: Preparing for the challenges of 2021
UK cosmetic surgery provider hit by ransomware, customer data stolen
What the Worst Security Threats of the Year Tell Us About 2021
Why AI and security pros need to work together to fight cybercrime
Why Are More People Not Automating Certificate Management?
23rd December
6 persuasion tactics used in social engineering attacks
7 ways malware can get into your device
72% of Covid-related cyberattacks coming via fake emails
Android security: The last piece of advice you'll need for 2020
Android Users Affected by Ransomware Disguised as Cyberpunk 2077
As technology develops in education so does the need for cybersecurity
Automated Penetration Testing – Can it Replace Humans?
Corporate Endpoint Security: How to Protect Yourself from Fileless Threats and Detect Insiders
COVID sees 400% surge in cyber crime
Cyber Insurance Market Expected to Surge in 2021
Cybersecurity: Defend your business, people and data from evolving cyberattacks
DHS warns against using Chinese hardware and digital services
DHS warns of data theft risk when using Chinese products
Fraudsters bank on targeted, high-value attacks during 2020 holiday shopping season
How can the construction sector achieve cyber resilience?
How to Defend Against Malware, Phishing, and Scams During COVID-19 Crisis
Indian pharma firms at high ransomware attack risk in 2021
Ireland: Data Protection Commission Imposes A €450,000 Fine On Twitter For A GDPR Data Breach
Leaky Server Exposes 12 Million Medical Records to Meow Attacker
Malicious files detected every day increases by 5.2% in 2020, Kaspersky finds
Only 30% of companies prepared to secure a complete shift to remote work
Ransomware: Attacks could be about to get even more dangerous and disruptive
Ransomware: what is your data worth?
Russia’s hack attack demands a reckoning
Securing Crypto Exchanges To Prevent Over-regulation
Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters
Skipton Building Society prevents £61m in fraud during 2020
Tech’s bigger role in pharma industry demands stronger security measures
The Cyber Safety Threats We’ll Face: Predictions For Online Safety In 2021
The Many Ways Disinformation And Cybercrime Can Infiltrate Your Business
Top 10 cyber security stories of 2020
UK organisations using SolarWinds Orion platform should check whether personal data has been affected
US: Buying Chinese Tech is a “Grave Threat” to Your Data Security
US government seeks to make cryptocurrency transactions traceable
Web Page Layout Can Trick Users into Divulging More Info
You’ve heard of Software as a Service – now get ready for Ransomware as a Service
22nd December
4 tips for HR to reduce the risk of cyber attacks
5 Email Threat Predictions for 2021
10 Online Scams and How Much They Could Cost You
2020 - A Transformational Year in Cybersecurity
2021 - The year of data extortion
Australia must do more to prepare for a SolarWinds-style supply-chain attack
Backups are a tool – not a silver bullet – in the fight against ransomware
Beware of COVID-19 ‘smishing’ scam messages to your phone
Beware this scam involving fake Amazon and UPS messages
Biden blasts Trump administration over SolarWinds attack response
Biden is eyeing renewable energy. So are hackers
Big Tech Joins Up to Ransomware Task Force
Canada: Health info potentially breached. Be careful what you click!
CISA updates emergency directive for SolarWinds Orion compromise
Communication Issues Plague County after Ransomware Attack
Corporate Cybersecurity Defenses Outgunned by Cybercriminals
Could Fake Vaccine Criminals Be Thwarted By Technological Solutions?
Cyber criminals’ favourite VPN service Safe-Inet taken down in Europe
Cyberpunk 2077 Mobile Is Obviously Malware That You Shouldn’t Download
Cybersecurity To Remain Hot In The New Year
Data breach hits members of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's vision care vendor
'Do not use the link': Warning over scam emails
Don't let a data breach sink your business: Here's what you need to know
Emotet Back in Circulation
Emotet Campaign Restarts After Seven-Week Hiatus
Enterprise cybersecurity threats spiked in 2020, more to come in 2021
FBI warns of ongoing COVID-19 vaccine related fraud schemes
Festive period prey to phishing and social engineering surge
Forward Air’s shutdown backing up shipments at key market: airports
Hackers Targeted Senior U.S. Treasury Officials in Data Breach
Hacking and ransomware are key tools for criminals right now
How Should CISOs Combat Rising "Soft" Attacks?
How the Pandemic Encouraged Businesses to Adopt a Zero Trust Model
How to combat future cyberattacks following the SolarWinds breach
How to prevent data theft on remote teleworking teams
Intel, Cisco, VMware also part of big SolarWinds hack, suffered data breach
International sting shuts down 'favorite' VPN of cybercriminals
Israeli cyber experts uncover massive attack on 85,000 MySQL servers
Just 8% of Firms Offer Regular Security Training
Ledger Issues Update on Data Breach That Leaked Personal Information of 272,000 Customers
Ledger will not compensate users affected by theft of personal data
Microsoft and McAfee headline newly-formed 'Ransomware Task Force'
Microsoft and McAfee wants to kill off ransomware forever
Microsoft Blasts NSO Group As Ruthless Cyber Mercenaries Hiding Behind Immunity Shields
Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Dell join legal battle against hacking company NSO
Ministry of Justice Suffers 17 Serious Data Breaches Last Year
Pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for identity thieves, fraudsters – here’s how to fight back
Phishers Spoof New York Department of Labor
Phishing scam targeting Monroe County pistol permit applicants
Police Seize VPN Service Beloved by Cyber-criminals
Predicting the chief security concerns of 2021
Prepare to Fight Upcoming Cyber-Threat Innovations
Privacy watchdog releases damning report into massive Desjardins data breach
Rangely District Hospital (RDH) resolves issues caused by April ransomware attack
Ransomware attacks a pressing threat to world in 2021
Ransomware attacks on healthcare, pharma sectors seen rising in 2021
Ransomware Disguised As Cyberpunk 2077 Mobile affecting android users
Roanoke College delays spring semester after cyberattack
Safe-Inet, Insorg VPN services shut down by law enforcement
Safeguarding your digital life is critical
Scam emails which appear to be parcel delivery company DPD which then attempt to steal bank details
Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link
Six Trends Shaping the 2021 Cybersecurity Outlook
SolarWinds hackers breached US Treasury officials’ email accounts
SolarWinds victims revealed after cracking the Sunburst malware DGA
Spotify reset passwords following data breach
Tech firms unite to combat the growing threat of ransomware
Tech Giants Support Facebook in Case Against Spyware Maker
The 4 Key Security Gaps Every Security Team Needs To Close In 2021
The Institute for Security and Technology launches multi-sector Ransomware Task Force ransomware
The realities of ransomware: Five signs you’re about to be attacked
Three reasons why context is key to narrowing your attack surface
Top 5 Cyber Threats from 2020
Trucking And Freight Company Forward Air Suffered Ransomware Attack
Trucking giant Forward Air hit by new Hades ransomware gang
TSYS staff in Belfast and Derry told personal data at risk after ransomware attack
Twitter GDPR enforcement dispute resolved by EDPB
Understanding fraud trends during the coronavirus pandemic
UVM Medical Center admits it was victim of ransomware attack
Warning follows Covid vaccine phishing scam surge
Warning over coronavirus vaccine text message scam
Watch out for identity theft this holiday season, experts warn
What your data security team can expect in 2021: 5 key trends
Where to Focus Security Resources Mid- and Post-Pandemic
Why insider threat presents a big risk to financial services organisations
Why sharing passwords with your partner is a HUGE mistake
Worldwide new account fraud declined 23.2% in 2020
Zero Trust: Not Just for Humans, but Also Machines
21st December
3 most frequent phishing attacks and how to protect against them
5 key Security Tech trends that must be at the heart of every organization’s security strategy
5 Major Website Security Issues That Will Seriously Hurt Your Business
72% Of COVID-19-Related Cyberattacks Take Place Via Spear Phishing
72% of COVID-related cyberattacks are coming from fake emails
A Mysterious Phishing Scam Is Roiling the Publishing Industry
A second hacking group has targeted SolarWinds systems
Addressing the Manufacturing Threat Landscape
Attorney General Bill Barr says Russia IS behind massive hack which has hit swathes of federal government and biggest businesses
Auction Software Provider Hit with Foreign Ransomware Attack
Biden is 'considering cyber attacks' on Russian infrastructure in retaliation for 'Pearl Harbor of hacks' that breached 200 US federal agencies and firms - as fired DHS Cybersecurity chief Chris Krebs admits his 'failure' to stop it
Breakup Plan for Cyber Command and NSA
Businesses at risk from holiday shopping cybercrime
Central Freight Lines falls victim to cyberattack
Chinese Hackers Targeted Indian Shoppers During Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale
City of Ellensburg is the victim of a ransomware cyberattack
Clop Ransomware Attacked Symrise, Data Stolen and Systems Encrypted
Clop ransomware encrypts 1,000 Symrise computers
Connecticut Hospital Suffers Ransomware Attack
COVID-19 Exposed The True Vulnerability of Healthcare Infrastructure
COVID-19 Vaccine Scams: Avoid Those Phishing Emails
CPRA explained: New California privacy law ramps up restrictions on data use
Critical bugs in Dell Wyse ThinOS allow thin client take over
Crypto wallet data breach compromises hundreds of thousands of users
Crypto Wallet Provider Ledger Hacked: Data Leak Results in Phishing Scams
Cyber Attacks Becoming More Common
CyberPunk 2077 mobile game found to be malware
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021
Cybersecurity pros: Are humans really the weakest link?
Data breaches could become the new PPI in 2021
Data stolen from cryptocurrency wallet provider Ledger published on hacking site
Disruption in 2020 paves the way for threat actors in 2021 and beyond
Don't get caught out by these banking scams
Don't let miscommunication lead to lapses in cybersecurity
EXMO cryptocurrency exchange hacked, loses 5% of total assets
Farmers get their own security advice as cyberattacks increase
FBI, CISA Warn of Increase in K-12 Cyber Attacks
FBI’s dark web investigations hampered by inefficiencies, overlapping objectives of different units
Five ways COVID-19 will change cybersecurity
Forward Air reveals ransomware attack, warns of revenue hit
Four tips for improving security for work-from-home employees
Frequent Attacks on Government IT systems calls for officials' training in Cyber Security
From BIAS to Sweyntooth: Eight Bluetooth Threats to Network Security
GDPR and the EU After Brexit Still Undecided
HMRC scam: Britons conned and offered hundreds in 'tax rebate' Tier 4 scam
How A Cybersecurity Firm Uncovered The Massive Computer Hack
How do we stop cyber weapons from getting out of control?
How to beef up cybersecurity at your business
How to Detect Spyware and Protect Yourself Against It
How to Mitigate the Risk of Social Engineering and BEC Attacks
Huntsville City Schools: Social Security numbers, parent emails possibly accessed during ransomware attack
Huntsville City Schools warns about personal information possibly compromised in cyber attack
Huntsville schools: Social Security numbers at risk in ransomware attack
India: Income Tax Department Warns Users On Fake Links On Refunds
Intel, Nvidia Swept Up In SolarWinds Attack
Iranian hacker group claims to have penetrated Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
Israeli Cyber Experts Uncover Massive Attack on 85,000 MySQL Servers
Joe Biden's team vows sanctions over cyberattacks
Law enforcement take down three bulletproof VPN providers
Ledger Cryptocurrency Wallet Users Hit With Data Leak
Ledger User Database Dumped Online, Targeted Phishing Attacks Expected?
Looking At Cybersecurity In Every Aspect Of Your Business
Main cybersecurity challenges for 2021 identified
Major data breaches that happened during the Covid 19 pandemic
Massive breach shows how espionage is carried out in the 21st century
Microsoft, Google, Cisco, and others file amicus brief in support of Facebook's NSO lawsuit
NCSC statement on the SolarWinds compromise
New report examines security threats and risk management trends in 2021
New SUPERNOVA backdoor found in SolarWinds cyberattack analysis
No One Is Safe And Why You Should Be Worried
Nosy Ex-Partners Armed with Instagram Passwords Pose a Serious Threat
NSA warns hackers are forging cloud authentication information
NWT Power Corporation (NTPC) still unsure how ransomware attack happened, documents show
Pandemic causes majority of businesses to shift their cybersecurity strategy
Partial lists of organizations infected with Sunburst malware released online
People’s Energy suffers data breach in 'extremely upsetting' cyberattack
Phishing scam asking recipients to validate information appears to target Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licensees
Phishing scams impersonating Amazon, FedEx and UPS skyrocket
Physical addresses of 270K Ledger owners leaked on hacker forum
Preparing for The 'New-Normal' Cyber Pandemic
Principles of Effective Cybersecurity Wargames
Protecting the enterprise against the modern Bond villain
Ransomware Attacks Surge in Q3 as Cyber-Criminals Shift Tactics
Ransomware Disguised as Mobile Version of Cyberpunk 2077
Ransomware evolved: Protecting against exfiltrated data threats
Ransomware Risks in 2020: Double Extortion and Third-Party Targeting
Remote work, Bitcoin, IoT, and 5G are great news for cybercriminals in 2021
Restructuring of networks amid pandemic made India vulnerable to ransomware attacks
Russia Officially Denies Large-scale US Hack
Second hacking team was targeting SolarWinds at time of big breach
Securing Your Business from Common Cyberattack Methods
Security Predictions and Trends to Watch for 2021
Security vendors: It’s time to come clean about intrusions
Six steps to protect company data while working from home
Social engineering cyberattacks and how they’re impacting businesses
SolarWinds is the perfect storm attack on the US
SolarWinds is the tip of the iceberg
SolarWinds Vendor Supply Chain Attack: A Timely Reason to Review Procedures for Risk Assessments and Vendor Contracts
Stolen Card Prices Soar 225% in Two Years
The basics of healthcare security hygiene have never been more important
The most common banking scams of 2020
The Rise Of International Hacker Networks
The Rising Stakes of Ransomware Attacks
The scariest security horror stories of 2020
The website to use to see if scammers have your details
Today’s Mobile Workforce: Don’t Compromise on Cybersecurity
US seizes domains used for COVID-19 vaccine phishing attacks
VMware latest to confirm breach in SolarWinds hacking campaign
Watch Out For These 8 COVID-19 Cyber Scams
Web-hosting service Managed.com shuts down servers following cyberattack
When strength in numbers is on the wrong side
Why Ledger Kept All That Customer Data in the First Place
Your Guide for Digital Safety: Holiday Edition
