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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 January and 17th January 2021.17th January
7 Ways to Identify a Credit Repair Scam
AI likely to replace humans in cybersecurity space by 2030
Almere man arrested for stealing €130,000 in phishing scam
British Home Secretary under pressure after data breach
Cock Blocked: ‘Smart’ Chastity Devices Held To Ransom
COVID-19 vaccine supply vulnerable to cyberattack?
Hackers leak trucker, rail worker medical records
India Seizes Bitcoins Worth $1.2 Million From Hacker of Government Website and Crypto Exchanges
Information Warfare: A Hack To Die For
New coalition aims to combat growing wave of ransomware attacks
Over 22 billion records were exposed in data breaches in 2020
Ransomware reveals the hidden weakness of our big tech world
SEPA cyber-attack 'likely to be work of global organised crime groups'
Telegram or Signal? Welcome to the illusion called data security
Tenable's analysis of data breaches in 2020 reveals over 22 billion records exposed
The Changing Dynamics of Cyber Insurance
Warning over Netflix scam threatening to suspend membership 'within 48 hours'
Wentworth Golf Club hacked
Whatsapp Web messages, contact details leak on public search platforms
16th January
IT Security Trends in the Era of COVID: Our Top Five Tips for Making Your Network Safer in 2021
Joker's Stash Reportedly Shutting Down Operations
Lessons Learned from the Vaccine Supply Chain Attack
Phishing alert! Here’s how you can verify job offers
Phishing Attacks and Job Traps: What Can Save You from Fraud
Privacy: Does It Exist Anymore?
Quebec insurer says personal information of present, past staff may have been exposed in cyberattack
Scotland’s environment regulator refuses to pay ransom after cyberattack cripples systems
Stolen credit card shop Joker's Stash closes after making a fortune
Stolen Files From SEPA Systems Leaked by Conti Ransomware
The most used brands in impersonations and phishing crimes
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency Was Hit by Ransomware
UK Police mistakenly deleted 150,000 arrest records in software glitch
What Cyber Threats Await Us In 2021
15th January
17 tips to keep you safe from phishing schemes
70% of SEA population are targets for cyber criminals
150,000 arrest records accidentally deleted from police database
A hard drive with ‘vital information’ on SEPTA’s ransomware attack has been missing for months
A hundred-year-old secret is key to fighting cyberattacks
Aged Care Royal Commission involved in cyber security breach
AI and Quantum Technologies Set to Disrupt Cybersecurity Industry
AI set to replace humans in cybersecurity by 2030, says Trend Micro
Auckland Savings Bank (ASB) warns customers about scam text message asking for personal details
Automated “Classiscam” Operation Made $6.5m in 2020
British Airways breach could cost billions in landmark class-action push
CISOs Just Want To Be Loved
Cloud computing trends: Cyber security leads Twitter mentions in Q4 2020
Colorado county data breach exposed COVID-19 case info for 2 months last year
Companies Removing Sensitive Data From Cloud on Security Worries
Covid-19 Has Changed the Cyber Threat Landscape
Covid-19 medicine and vaccine info leaked following cyberattack
Excellus to pay $5 million over data breach that affected 9 million customers
Facebook Sues Devs of Alleged Data-Scraping Chrome Extensions
Flo Health App Fallout: HIPAA-Like Breach Notification Rule Not Enforced By FTC
Fujitsu: High Risk of #COVID19 Vaccine Disinformation Campaigns
Hackers leaked altered Pfizer data to sabotage trust in vaccines
Hackers using COVID vaccine as a lure to spread malware
How Are Cybercriminals Stealing Business Data?
How next-gen cloud SIEM tools can offer critical visibility companies for effective threat hunting
Hy-Vee reaches settlement in class-action lawsuit over massive 2019 data breach
ICT trends: What to expect in 2021
In a major data breach, numbers of WhatsApp web users found on Google search
Integrity of Queensland firearms registry system questioned after data breach
Intel, Cybereason Beat Ransomware With Hardware Shield
Joker's Stash, the internet's largest carding forum, is shutting down
Ledger Users Get Phishing Phone Calls After Database Leak
Malware targeting trucking companies isn't an IT issue. 'It's everybody's issue'
Microsoft still the most-imitated brand for phishing
More than 10 million users installed Android apps that showed out-of-context ads
More than half of organizations that store customer data in the cloud had security incidents in 2020
New Year, New Cybersecurity Concerns: A Look at 2021’s Top Trends
New Zealand central bank data hack 'significant'
Nidhi Razdan falls victim to sophisticated phishing attack
NSA: DNS over HTTPS Provides “False Sense of Security”
NSA Offers Guidance on Adopting Encrypted DNS
Online scams and how to avoid them
Over 22 billion records exposed in data breaches in 2020
Phishers count on remotely hosted images to bypass email filters
Puget Sound Educational District hit with data breach
Ransomware attacks now to blame for half of healthcare data breaches
Ransomware Disrupts Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Ransomware has MSPs in its sights
Reserve Bank of New Zealand apologizes for ‘significant’ data breach
Responding to a Cyber Security Breach
Russian-Signature Scheme “Classiscam” Now Expanding to Europe
Scotland environmental regulator hit by ‘ongoing’ ransomware attack
Sepa systems disrupted in ransomware attack
SEPA Systems Knocked Offline by ‘Ongoing’ Ransomware Attack
Successful Malware Incidents Rise as Attackers Shift Tactics
Tesco warns customers about 'satisfaction survey' scam
UK Accidentally Deletes 150k Arrest Records
Understanding third-party hacks in the aftermath of the SolarWinds breach
Undisclosed Apache Velocity XSS vulnerability impacts GOV sites
What analytics can unveil about bot mitigation tactics
What The “Fortune 490” Needs To Do To Stay Safe In 2021
Why cybersecurity audits are essential for risk management
Windows Finger command abused by phishing to download malware
Wisconsin Medicaid program experiences data breach
14th January
5 foolproof signs of phishing scams - and how to react
5 Modern Security Operations Trends That Will Dominate 2021 and Beyond
2020 Saw 6% Rise in Number of CVEs Reported
2021 prediction: non-EU credit card fraud will rise this year
Assessing Enterprise Firmware Security Risk in 2021
Biomutant Fans Warned Of Email Scam By THQ Nordic
BSI forecasts 2021 Cybersecurity Trends
Businesses Struggle with Cloud Availability as Attackers Take Aim
CISA Warns of Cloud Attacks Exploiting Poor Cyber-Hygiene
CISA: Hackers bypassed MFA to access cloud service accounts
CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Cloud Use, Shares Solutions List
Convicted Hacker Allegedly Commits Fraud While Awaiting Release
Crypto currencies and Ransomware in 2021
Cyber criminals demand ransom to unlock Sepa systems
Data protection in an era of global change
Deutsche Telekom: Inside of CL0P's ransomware operation
DVLA issues warning over scam targeting drivers
ESET discovers Operation Spalax: Colombian government and industry sector under targeted attack
European Regulator: #COVID19 Vaccine Data Leaked Online
Facebook sues makers of malicious Chrome extensions for scraping data
Healthcare IT teams battle with technical challenges to ensure network resilience and security
How Conti Ransomware Works
How to protect your company data
Hy-Vee Data Breach Settlement Proposed
Intel Incorporates Ransomware Detection into 11th Gen CPU Hardware
IRS issues warning about new wave of COVID-19 scams around 2nd stimulus payment
IRS warns of COVID-19 scams related to stimulus payments
Judge Poised to Approve Historic $650M Facebook Privacy Settlement
Ledger owners report chilling threats after 20K more records leaked
MD Anderson avoids $4.3M HIPAA penalty
Microsoft Continues to be Most Imitated Brand for Phishing Attempts in Q4 2020
Minimizing cyberattacks by managing the lifecycle of non-human workers
Most containers are running as root, which increases runtime security risk
Navigating the Benefits and Challenges of AI Implementation as New Threats Loom
New Zealand central bank hack – are state-backed cyber breaches on the rise?
NSA advises companies to avoid third party DNS resolvers
Object Versus File Storage: Why Security is a Key Consideration
Over 200 million Facebook and Instagram users' personal data stolen, are you one of them?
Personal Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn data of 200 Million users ‘exposed online by leakers’
Phishing warning: These are the brands most likely to be impersonated by crooks, so stay alert
Police release firearm owner details in data breach
Publicly Known Vulnerabilities Increased in 2020
Real-Time Phishing Kit Targets Brazilian Central Bank
Scam-as-a-Service operation made more than $6.5 million in 2020
Social networks to be a growing attack vector in 2021
Telegram-based phishing service Classiscam hits European marketplaces
The Great Authentication Gap: How Password Habits Differ Across Generations
The Ransomware Task Force: A Broad Coalition and a Comprehensive Plan
Top security threats for 2021
TransLink employees' pay squared up after ransomware attack
United Nations security vulnerability exposed
US government warns of cyberattacks targeting cloud services
Verified Twitter accounts hacked in $580k ‘Elon Musk’ crypto scam
What is the future of cybersecurity?
Why cyberinsurance can save your business
Why Your Small Business Needs Cybersecurity Software
Windows 10: Latest security patch fixes a zero-day vulnerability
With insured losses at $90 billion, did cyber insurance firms dodge financial calamity?
13th January
4 Steps to Mitigate Future Healthcare Cyberattacks
'Air-Gapped' Cloud Security Adds Protection in a Ransomware World
Be proactive: 3 risk management steps to take before a cyberattack
Bitcoin Holders Beware: From Phishing to Fakes, Here Are the Top 5 Ways Criminals Can Steal Your Crypto
British Airways could face potential £800 million lawsuit over 2018 data breach
British Airways Faces Class Action For Data Breach
British Airways faces possible £800m data breach claim
British Airways facing group action claim over data breach
Capcom data breach adds another 40,000 estimated victims
Capcom Data Breach May Have Impacted Extra 40,000 Customers
Capcom Says Ransomware Actors Did Access People’s Data After All
CISA: Hackers bypassed MFA to access cloud service accounts
Comply or Get Fined: 2020 GDPR Fines are the Highest on Record
#COVID19 Led to Surge in Malware Attacks Last Year
COVID-19 Vaccine Documents, Personal Data Leaked
Creating a Company Data Breach Response Plan
Email phishing attack on Minnesota health plan exposes 66,000 members' info
Experts question whether our vaccine supply is safe from cyber attacks
Fertility-tracking app Flo Health settles FTC allegations of inappropriate data sharing
Five cyber threats to watch in 2021
Free decryptor for files attacked by released Darkside ransomware
Google discloses hacking campaign targeting Windows, Android users
Google exposes malicious exploits targeting Windows and Android users
Grappling with the onslaught of ransomware attacks
Hackers have leaked the COVID-19 vaccine data they stole in a cyberattack
Hackers Leak COVID-19 Vaccine Data Stolen During EU Regulator Breach
Hackers leak stolen COVID‑19 vaccine documents
Hardware wallet startup Ledger offers bitcoin bounty for information on data attacks
Healthcare Hit by 187 Million Monthly Web App Attacks in 2020
Healthcare industry sitting on ticking time bomb of web application attacks
Hy-Vee Moves to Settle Data Breach Class Action
Iranian cyberspies behind major Christmas SMS spear-phishing campaign
Jefferson Healthcare breach possibly affects 2,550 people
Ledger Adds Bitcoin Bounty and New Data Security After Hack
Ledger discovers new security breach
Ledger Offering 10 Bitcoin to Catch Rogue Shopify Employees Who Leaked Data
Massive IT-employee disconnect hindering remote productivity
Microsoft Fixes Windows Defender Zero-Day Bug
Mimecast Cert Abused to Target Inboxes in “Sophisticated” Attack
Mimecast certificate compromised by a threat actor
New York and Others Settle with CafePress Over 2019 Data Breach
Over 16,000 customers seeking compensation for British Airways data breach
Proposed settlement in Hy-Vee data breach case would pay victims up to $225
Puget Sound Educational Service District reports data breach
Rogue is An Android Malware That Gives Hackers Full Control Over a Phone: Here's What We Know
Security researcher archives Parler content
‘Sickening’ new ways scammers use pandemic to con vulnerable residents
SMBs’ Cybersecurity Risk Awareness Is Rising
SOC analysts overloaded, but role more important than ever
Social Engineering And Social Media: How to Stop Oversharing
SocialArks data breach has left over 200 million social media users’ personal and professional records exposed
SolarWinds Attackers May Have Hit Mimecast, Driving New Concerns
Stolen Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine data leaked
Stolen Softbank 5G data found on PC confiscated from Rakuten
Thales Report Reveals Risks of Organised Cybercrime
That Capcom data breach looks worse than previously thought
The future history of medical device cybersecurity
The REvil Ransomware Gang Threatens to Publish Celebrity Surgery Photos
TikTok tightens up privacy controls for young users
Ubiquiti suffers data breach and alerts customers to change passwords
United Nations discloses new data breach
US raises concern over China, Russia targeting Covid -19 vaccine supply chain
WhatsApp vs. Signal vs. Telegram vs. Facebook: What data do they have about you?
Your New Tools and Policies Won’t Save You
12th January
3 months after cyberattack that threatened ‘public health crisis,’ Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority computer systems still not fully restored
4 ways to protect your small business from a data breach
7 Important Cyber Security Steps for Companies
200 million Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin users' scraped data exposed
A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Accellion hack behind Reserve Bank of New Zealand data breach
Addressing the lack of knowledge around pen testing
AKVA targeted by ransomware hackers
Amazon Scam Emails: How to Protect Yourself From Phishing
Austin's SolarWinds says it's closer to understanding source of data breach
Australia: We must bolster our cyber war defences
Australian man arrested for alleged operation of now-shuttered DarkMarket
Big increase in cyber-attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic
Billions were stolen in blockchain hacks last year
BitDefender Has Released a Decryptor for ‘DarkSide’ Ransomware
Breach of Trust: How Cyber-Espionage Thrives On Human Nature
British Airways Faces Biggest Class-Action Suit Over Data Breach
British Airways faces largest-ever group claim in UK over data breach
British Airways faces massive group-action lawsuit over 2018 data breach
Capcom confirms its personal data breach is worse than first thought
Chinese Startup Leaks Social Profiles of 214 Million Users
Colombian energy, metal firms under fire in new Trojan attack wave
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Spurs 51% Rise in Health Web App Attacks
Cyber Attackers Leaked Covid-19 Vaccine Data After EU Hack
Cyberattack may have exposed 500,000 files: Saskatchewan privacy commissioner
Cyberattacks on UK firms saw a major increase in 2020
Cybersecurity industry faces a challenging 2021 as attacks rise
Cybersecurity teams are struggling with burnout, but the attacks keep coming
Data Breach at ‘Resident Evil’ Gaming Company Widens
Data of Millions of Indian Consumers Up for Sale on Dark Web
Data, Privacy, Pandemic: India just had the Biggest Medical Records Breach Ever
DVLA issues fresh warning over online phishing scams
Email security firm Mimecast says hackers hijacked its products to spy on customers
European agency says hackers leaked stolen COVID-19 vaccine data
Exposed Git repositories leaked details of over 100,000 UNEP workers
Five emerging fraud threats facing businesses in 2021
Hackers block electronic sex toy during use to ask for “ransom” in bitcoin
Hackers Have Been Remotely Locking People’s Chastity Cages & Holding Their Dicks For Ransom
Hackers leak stolen Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine data online
Hackney Council hit with ransomware attack
Homebuyers warned over stamp duty scams: Thousands rush to complete sales before March deadline and criminals look to take advantage
Intel 11th gen chips to add hardware-based ransomware detection
It’s time for a national privacy law in the US
Jefferson Healthcare email hack put info of 2,500 patients at risk
Kaspersky’s top three cybersecurity predictions for 2021
Lack of Funding Could Lead to “Lost Generation” of Cyber-Startups
Location Data from Muslim Prayer App Sold to Data Broker
macOS malware used run-only AppleScripts to avoid detection for five years
Mimecast discloses Microsoft 365 SSL certificate compromise
Mimecast says hackers abused one of its certificates to access Microsoft accounts
More Than Half of Organizations That Store Customer Data in the Cloud had Security Incidents in 2020
New Brunswick city's insurance costs could surge due to ransomware incident
New Sunspot malware found while investigating SolarWinds hack
New Zealand Central Bank Breach Hit Other Companies
New Zealand Federal Reserve Bank Addressing to Data Breach with Haste
New Zealand Reserve Bank breached using bug patched on Xmas Eve
Obfuscation Techniques in Ransomweb “Ransomware”
Organizations must prepare for these 2021 security risks now, or may fail to make it in a post-COVID world
Parler collapse opens door to phishing attacks
Parler data breach: Hackers claim they downloaded everything from Parler before it was taken offline
Parler Data Breach Explained: What Type of Information Was Actually 'Hacked'
Parler data breach will reveal its role in US Capitol riots
Passwords, Phishing and the Dark Web
Proactive vs Responsive AI: Which One Protects Against Major Modern Adversaries in Cybersecurity?
Ransomware Attacks: Don't Think It Can Happen to You?
Reconsidering enterprise cyber-risk in the post-Covid world
Reserve Bank of New Zealand investigates illegal access of third-party system
Reserve Bank of New Zealand "responding with urgency" to data breach
Reserve Bank says it wasn’t directly targeted in cyber attack
Saint John will rebuild from scratch after cyberattack, cover costs from reserves
Sangoma Technologies Provides Update on Ransomware Attack, Expects No Material Impact on Sales
Securing the connected home: A joint task for homeowners and their ISP
SolarLeaks site claims to sell data stolen in SolarWinds attacks
SolarWinds hack investigation reveals new Sunspot malware
The 2020 Capcom cyberattack may have been more dire than you realized
The current state of ransomware — and its future
The growing threat to farmers from cybercrime
The perfect theft: the increase in card-not-present fraud
The role of encryption technology in data protection
The SolarWinds Cyberattack and the Need for Hyper-Vigilance
Third Malware Strain Discovered as Part of SolarWinds Attack
Third malware strain discovered in SolarWinds supply chain attack
This Android malware claims to give hackers full control of your smartphone
This NXP side-channel attack can clone Google Titan 2FA keys
Top videoconferencing attacks and security best practices
Two-Thirds of Employees Don’t Consider Security Whilst Home Working
Ubiquiti Discloses Major Data Breach, Urges Customers To Change Passwords Immediately
Ubiquiti tells customers to change passwords following data breach
Ubiquiti warns customers about potential data breach
Using 5G And Cybersecurity To Realize Edge Computing In 2021
Vulnerable Database Exposed UN Employees' Data
Wawa Data Breach: A Lesson in the Consequences of Data Security Failures
Why healthcare remains a prized target for cybercriminals
World's Largest Illegal Dark Web Marketplace Taken Down
Your Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Data Might Have Leaked Last Month
11th January
2 in every 3 Perth businesses will be a victim of cybercrime this year in 2021
4 must-have cybersecurity skills for youth to combat cyber threats
5 common scams and how to avoid them
5 fraud predictions for 2021 and beyond
28th January: Save the Date. Save the Data!
Are hackers targeting your computer? 3 things you must do to protect yourself
As retail moves online, brands must adapt to today’s cyberthreat landscape
Automated cyberthreat intelligence pilot reduced states' response times to minutes
BGP Attacks Pose A Substantial Operation Risk - Are Enterprises Paying Attention?
British Airways £3bn Compensation Pay-Out for Data Breach Case
Capitol attack's cybersecurity fallout: Stolen laptops, lost data and possible espionage
Cyber attacks on healthcare organizations soared in Israel in 2020
Cyberattack on Saint John could push up city's insurance costs even more
Cyberscout reveals its 2021 predictions for the UK cyber insurance sector
Cybersecurity: Has COVID-19 Made Us More Vulnerable To Data Breaches?
Cybersecurity in the Year of COVID-19: A Recap
DarkSide decryptor unlocks systems without ransom payment – for now
DarkSide ransomware decryptor recovers victims' files for free
Dassault Falcon Jet Disclosed Data Breach – Ransomware Attack Suspected
Data breach at New Zealand’s Reserve Bank after third-party service hack
Emotet remains top malware threat
Experian Warns About Synthetic Identities and COVID Scams in Future of Fraud Predictions
Finland: Staffing firm target of cyber attack
Free decrypter released for victims of Darkside ransomware
Hackers get patients' PHI after inflicting malware on Florida hospital's computer network
Hackers Post Hackney Council’s ‘Stolen Documents’ Months After the Cyberattack
Hackers use ransomware to lock up internet-enabled chastity belts
High Court Rules Against Government Bulk Hacking
How Hyperautomation Takes the Worry Out of Remote Work
How The Demand For Supply Chain Automation Creates A Precarious New Attack Vector
How to Build a Business Case for Cybersecurity Investment
How to do simulated phishing exercises ethically
How to Protect Your Business from the Top six Cyber Attacks?
How to stay safer online: Your online privacy and device security checklist for 2021
‘I’ll Teams you’: Employees assume security of links, file sharing via Microsoft comms platform
Intel adds hardware-based ransomware detection to 11th gen CPUs
Intel adds ransomware detection capabilities at the silicon level
Jefferson Healthcare hit by 'phishing' cyber attack
Learning Lessons From Previous Lockdowns – How Not To Fall Into The Trap Of A Cyberattack
Mac malware uses 'run-only' AppleScripts to evade analysis
Maharashtra: Scammers phish for victims in run-up to Covid vaccine rollout
Microsoft Sysmon adds support for detecting Process Herpaderping attacks
Millions of Social Profiles Leaked by Chinese Data-Scrapers
Networking giant Ubiquiti alerts customers of potential data breach
New ransomware trend will have executives worried
New Zealand Central Bank reports cyberattack
Over 100,000 UN Employee Records Accessed by Researchers
Overcoming human error in email security
Pay This Hacker Bitcoin or Your Penis Stays in the Cage
Personal data of 300,000 Vietnamese offered on cyberhacking forum
Phishers Masquerade as Australian Cyber Agency Officials in Malware Campaign
Protecting Data Breach Investigations From Disclosure
Protecting your business from a ransomware attack
Ransomware Attack Hits Short Line Rail Operator OmniTRAX
Ransomware gang Ryuk thought to have pulled in US$150 million
Ransomware the 'most prominent issue' for cyber insurers
Rwanda: Cyber fraud cases on the rise as scammers steal over Rwf280m in 2020
Saskatchewan healthcare database breach one of the largest on record
Scammers posing as Woolworths virtual assistants with fake prizes ask shoppers for personal information
Schools wade into an increasingly dangerous online world
Secure Email Gateway: The Gaps That Could Cost You
SQL injection: The bug that seemingly can’t be squashed
Strike a chord: What cybersecurity can learn from music
Sunburst backdoor shares features with Russian APT malware
The 4 cybersecurity resolutions every care provider should make in 2021
The data of more than 200 million people left in open access on a Chinese server
The evolving threat of ransomware: Beware of cyber extortion in 2021
This worrying new ransomware trend is hitting businesses where it hurts
Time To Retire The Password? What A New Authentication Can Mean For SSO
Top Five Common CISO Myths Debunked
Typeform fixes Zendesk Sell form data hijacking vulnerability
Ubiquiti tells customers to change passwords after security breach
United Nations data breach exposed over 100k UNEP staff records
United Nations data breach exposes details of more than 100,000 employees
United Nations discloses possible data breach
United Nations reveals potential data breach
United Nations suffers major data breach
US Announces Controversial State Department Cyber-Bureau
Utility Billing Disrupted by Cyberattack in Independence, Missouri
Warning over coronavirus vaccine text scam
What Are Advanced Persistent Threats? Should You Worry?
What does Twitter’s GDPR fine mean for your business?
Who is responsible for protecting physical security systems from cyber-attacks?
Why cybersecurity training is imperative in post-Covid world
Why paying hackers a ransom for your data isn’t the best idea
Why You Should Be Aware of Instagram Phishing Scams of the Kind That Hit Bollywood Actor Esha Deol
Younger customers most likely to stop using financial firms that suffer data breaches
