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Data Breaches Digest - Week 52 2022
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 26th December 2022 and 1st January 2023.1st January 2023
Carousell working with police to tackle phishing scams, banks to thwart scammers
Cybersecurity: Why it is a future?
Energy cyber-attacks: Risk, raising awareness and strategy
From Twitter to IRCTC, data leak is making its way to the dark web. Here’s how it can be used against you
Google Home Vulnerability: Eavesdropping on Conversations
Hospital for Sick Children says it's 'aware' of online statement offering free decryptor
How to Plan a Comprehensive Data Network Security Strategy
India: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues cyber alert for G20 Summit, shares threat, target details with ministries
LockBit releases free decryptor, apologizes for ransomware attack on children’s hospital
Maybank completes investigations, confirms data leak allegations are false
More than $3 billion in crypto hacks in 2022 - mostly in DeFi
Pension funds at risk from cyber security threats
Phishing is on the rise, reaching 76% of all email attacks
PyTorch discloses malicious dependency chain compromise over holidays
Ransomware gang apologizes, gives SickKids hospital free decryptor
Ransomware gang cloned victim’s website to leak stolen data
Singapore: Carousell fake buyer scam losses top S$1 million in December, surpassing total for rest of 2022
Stop from being hacked by getting this critical Windows update now
Toronto’s SickKids says it is ‘aware’ of online statement offering free decryptor
Toronto’s SickKids takes down websites over ‘unusual activity’
Toyota Kirloskar Motor reports data breach system
Toyota's Indian unit warns of a possible customer data breach
Twitter in data-protection probe over user details sale
Twitter in probe after hacker offers 400 million users data for sale
What Is Cryptovirology? Is It Dangerous?
Why addressing poor cyber-hygiene and business-wide cybersecurity practices is essential to mitigating the risks of a data breach in 2023
31st December
3Commas API Database Leaked by Anonymous Hacker
5 ways CISOs can secure BYOD and remote work without increasing security budgets
6 Reasons You Need to Start Using an Online Data Room Today to Protect Your Sensitive Documents and Files
After suspected cyber attack: Potsdam city council server offline
Barbados: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) progress report on cyber attack
Canadian copper mine hit by ransomware
Cyberattacks on Indian Government Agencies More Than Doubled In 2022
Digital Bounty: The great crimeware awakening
FTX, Axie Infinity, and other crypto hacks and scandals that took over $3 billion from victims this year
Google Home smart speakers can be hacked and hackers can listen to your conversations
Government inaction adds pressure to IoMT device and data security
Hacker selling Gemini’ user data on DarkWeb
How To Secure Your Crypto Wallet?
India: Cyber breaches may earn Public Sector Units (PSUs) hefty fines
Maybank confirms claim of data breach at bank untrue
NHS named as the Government ‘brand’ most impersonated by cyber criminals targeting the public in 2022
Poland warns of pro-Kremlin cyberattacks aimed at destabilization
Queensland University of Technology hit by ransomware attack
Russia intensifying cyberattacks on Poland
The 8 Most Common Types of Trojans You Should Know About
The state of security in consumer electronics
The Urgent Need for Actionable and Comprehensive Data Protection Legislation in India
Triple Extortion Ransomware: How to Protect Your Organization?
Twitter To Be Investigated Over Data-protection Breach Affecting Over '400 Million' Users
What Is a Rainbow Table Attack?
30th December
A hospital’s patient data was stolen in June and they should have known it. Why are they claiming they didn’t know?
Adobe, Apple, Cisco, Microsoft Flaws Make Up Half of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog
Analysis Of The Top 10 Countries Mostly Targeted By Data Breaches
Ashtabula County Recorder's Office affected by cyber attack on vendor
Barbados: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) makes progress in recovery from cyber attack
Bristol Community College's internet is offline for a week in 'cybersecurity incident'
Canadian copper mine suffers ransomware attack, shuts down mills
Canadian mining firm shuts down mill after ransomware attack
CISA Warns of Active exploitation of JasperReports Vulnerabilities
Clever Hacker Impersonates Shark Tank Fame
Court Sentences Hacker to 6 Years for Stealing $6.7M from Nexon CEO in May
Crypto Year Ender: Here’s A Look At Major Crypto Scams Of 2022
Cyber attack leaves 6 North Carolina counties locked out of their online records
Cyber laws will be updated to boost UK’s resilience against online attacks
Cybercriminals create new methods to evade legacy DDoS defenses
Data available on lifestyle and entertainment websites is gold for hacker groups
Defrost Finance Denies Rug Pull Allegations Amid $12M Exploit
Don’t overlook supply chain security in your 2023 security plan
Expect Cybercrime “Scamdemic” to Continue in 2023
Hackers are using Google Ads for well-known apps to spread malware
Hive Ransomware Leaks 270,000 Patient Records from Lake Charles Memorial Health (LCMH)
How CISOs can stay one step ahead of 2023’s risks, threats and attacks
How Tech Giants Are Preparing for a Password-free Future
Illegal Call Centers Are Tricking Senior Americans Into Losing $3 Billion
In 2023, the cost of data breaches may increase even further
India: Railways denies data breach
Indian Government Sector Top Target for Hackers As Cyber-Attacks Rise by 95% in Second Half of 2022
LastPass Admits Hackers Obtained Customer Password Vaults
LockBit Gang Takes Credit for Port of Lisbon Ransomware Attack
LockBit ransomware claims attack on Port of Lisbon in Portugal
Medibank faces new year reckoning over hack attacks
Meet the cybercriminals of 2022
Monarch of North Carolina Announces Data Breach
Nashville hospital investigating data breach within computer system
New Linux malware uses 30 plugin exploits to backdoor WordPress sites
Over four in ten Belgians victims of phishing last year
Personal Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself from Hackers
Pro-Russian Hacktivist Group KillNet Poses Threat to US Healthcare Cybersecurity
Rackspace identifies hacking group responsible for early December ransomware attack
Ransomware Defense a Top 2022 Cybersecurity Trend, Challenge
Ransomware groups bypass ProxyNotShell mitigations with new exploit
Ransomware hackers force Queensland University of Technology to shut down computer system
Researcher Uncovers Potential Wiretapping Bugs in Google Home Smart Speakers
Roundup: 2022 ‘mega’ crypto hacks
Royal ransomware group claims it attacked Iowa PBS station
San Francisco 49ers class action claims team failed to safeguard data prior to breach
Scripps Health Reaches $3.5 Million Data Breach Settlement
Seven sophisticated scams predicted to rise during next year and how to protect yourself from them
Telekom Malaysia confirms data breach involving 250,000 Unifi Mobile customers
The LastPass Scandal Shows It’s Time to Leave Passwords Behind
Tips and tricks for securing data when migrating to the cloud
The worst data breaches of 2022
Tomball experiences ransomware attack; council authorizes city manager to spend money for recovery of city systems, data
Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale
Twitter in the spotlight in Ireland: newest data breach to be examined
Ukrainian police bust call center that scammed about 18,000 foreigners
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) sponsor DraftKings hacked: 67,000 accounts breached and $300,000 stolen
Understanding Security Detection And Response Technologies: What Lies Behind The Acronyms
Walmart, Venmo, USPS, and FedEx – Top Phishing Scams of the Week
Watch out for QR code scams being sent through email
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue and how do you defend against attacks?
What Is Point-of-Sale (POS) Malware and How Can You Protect Your Business From It?
Why organizations tend to fall short on secure data management
Why Would Anyone Want to Hack Your Social Media Accounts?
29th December
3Commas Admits It Was Source of API Leak That Led to Hacks
6 Ways to Protect Your Organization Against LAPSUS$
9 Supply Chain Security Best Practices
2023 Cybersecurity predictions – Part 1
2023 Cybersecurity predictions – Part 2
A look at the Defrost hack, one of the most confusing exploits of 2022
Actionable Tips to Keep Your Business’s Sensitive Data Secure
After the Uber Breach: 3 Questions All CISOs Should Ask Themselves
Arnold Clark hit with cyber attack as car firm 'back to 70s'
Attack on the Azienda Ospedaliera di Alessandria hospital: additional details on the case
Azov Ransomware can modify its own code to delete every single file on a machine with a single click
Bahrain: Cyber Security Awareness Key To Combat Scams
Beware of phishing attacks, CERT-In warns LastPass password manager users
Copper Mountain Mining Reports Ransomware Attack
Crypto platform 3Commas admits hackers stole API keys
Cryptocurrency company BIT Mining out $3 million in cyberattack
Cyber attack impacting real estate matters at Florence County Register of Deeds office
Cyber Security And Business Protocols: How Do They Work?
Cyberwar in Ukraine, ransomware fears drive 2022 surge in demand for threat intelligence tools
Data breach in 2023 to exceed US$5 million per incident: Acronis
Data breaches could be even more expensive in 2023
Digital Assets of $9.9 Million Stolen in BitKeep Cyber Attack
EarSpy Attack Can Use Motion Sensors Data to Pry on Android Devices
FBI Investigating 3Commas Data Breach
FoundCare, Inc. Files Notice of Data Breach Affecting Over 14k Patients
Fraudsters’ working patterns have changed in recent years
Geopolitical Tensions Expected to Further Impact Cybersecurity in 2023
Google Home speakers allowed hackers to snoop on conversations
Hackers' latest trick looks like free movie streaming
Here’s what companies should do to protect themselves in the Work-From-Home (WFH) era
Hive Ransomware Hits Louisiana Hospitals, Leaks Patient Data
Hong Kong: Privacy watchdog requests electoral office for remedy on personal data breach blunders
How Identity Monitoring Services Can Help Protect You Against Fraud
Hybrid work: Good for retention, bad for security?
Ibex data breach $2.4 million class action settlement
If you have a Deezer account, your personal data has surely leaked because of this "error"
India: Hackers say data of 3 crore people on sale, railways denies breach
Indian Hacking Groups Are Behind Cyber Attacks In Afghanistan And Pakistan
Indian scam call centres looted over $10 billion in 11 months from US senior citizens this year
Indians Must Learn to 'Stay Safe Online' as Scammers Have Spread Phishing Net for IRCTC, UPI Users
Industrial Bank Files Notice of Data Breach, Leaking Consumers SSNs and Financial Account Information
Ireland to examine Twitter data breach that may affect 400M+ users
It’s the time of the season for...subscription scams!
Japanese police successful in decrypting data attacked by LockBit ransomware
Jersey: Be prepared for a Russian cyber attack, Island warned
Lack of Cloud Backups Poses a ‘Real Problem’ for Data Protection
Lessons Learned: The Log4J Vulnerability 12 Months On
Mortal Kombat 2 Suffers Major Source Code Leak
Netgear warns users to patch recently fixed WiFi router bug
New CryWiper Malware Attacks Russian Courts and Mayors’ Offices
New Malvertising Campaign via Google Ads Targets Users Searching for Popular Software
North Korean hackers deploy nearly 500 phishing domains to steal millions worth of NFTs
Ohio court: Non-physical software damage in ransomware attack not covered under insurance
Phishing, DDoS attacks, Zero-day exploits, Malware explained: What they mean, how to stay safe online, and more
Phoenix-area title loan, MVD provider confirms data breach; what you need to know
Port of Lisbon website still down as LockBit gang claims cyberattack
Preventing digital fraud: Why conversations on cybersecurity should take precedence in the banking space
Rackspace identifies group behind ransomware attack; recovery of customers’ data still uncertain
Ransomware Did Not Cause Direct Physical Loss, Ohio High Court Says
Ring fencing data: Ransomware attacks are rising fast. India needs to be ready. And the data bill must factor this in
Russians Lost Hundreds Of Millions Of Rubles Due To Fraudulent Calls From Ukraine
South Staffs Water cyber attack shows Britain needs to be more resilient
Switch: a serious security flaw discovered, patch your games quickly!
The Five Stories That Shaped Cybersecurity in 2022
The Guardian Hit with Possible Ransomware Attack
Thousands of Citrix Servers Still Unpatched for Critical Vulnerabilities
Top 10: Fines Issued for Data Protection Violations
Toy maker Jakks Pacific reports cyberattack after multiple ransomware groups leak data
Trends in Ransomware Attacks on US Hospitals, Clinics, and Other Health Care Delivery Organizations, 2016-2021
Ukraine shuts down fraudulent call center claiming 18,000 victims
28th December
5 Supply Chain Security Trends
400 Million Twitter Users’ Scraped Info Goes on Sale!
2023 Predictions: Expect More Supply Chain Attacks, Ransomware-as-a-Service Kits in 2023
Alert LastPass Users! CERT-In Warns Of Phishing Attacks
Anonymous Twitter User Leaks 3Commas API Database
APT Hackers Turn to Malicious Excel Add-ins as Initial Intrusion Vector
Arnold Clark hit by Christmas Eve ‘cyber attack’ leaving staff unable to access systems
Belden data breach class action settlement
BitKeep Confirms Cyber Attack, Loses Over $9 Million in Digital Currencies
BTC.com hackers steal $3 million worth of crypto
Cincinnati State Technical Community College Announces Data Breach Affecting Confidential Student Information
Cyber Attacks on Healthcare Institutions: Is Care Compromised?
Cyber gang says it leaked sensitive personal data of Xavier students and employees
Cyber Insurance Claim Count Led by Fund Transfer Fraud, But Ransomware Remains Most Expensive Cost
Cyber Security Tips on How to Keep a Smart Home Safe
Cyber-Attacks Set To Become ‘Uninsurable’, Warns Insurance Boss
Cybersecurity firm links Piers Morgan Twitter hack to leak of 400 million records
Cybersecurity firm links Piers Morgan Twitter hack to massive leak of user data
Cybersecurity in the Age of Digital Transformation
Delivery fraud 'wave' has hit Belgium: Here's how to avoid becoming a victim
Department of Justice (DOJ) arrests man behind brazen $100 million attack on Mango Markets
Department of Justice launches criminal investigation into cyberattack that drained more than $370 MILLION of assets from FTX after it filed for bankruptcy - as lawsuit reveals Sam Bankman-Fried used Alameda funds to buy thousands of shares in Robinhood
Double trouble for JAKKS Pacific: double locked by two ransomware groups
Drum roll please...the worst passwords of 2022
Email Spam Statistics 2022: Take a Look at the Dark Side
Five ways to protect your Twitter account from being hacked including using two-factor authentication
French data agency fines Microsoft $63 million for Bing cookie violations
Geopolitical threats, supply chain issues and phishing scams - cybersecurity predictions for 2023
Google AdWords scam epidemic shows social engineering is evolving
Hacker group claims U.S. military devices with biometric data auctioned online
Hackers abuse Google Ads to spread malware in legit software
Hackers accessed data on 270,000 patients from Louisiana hospital system in attempted ransomware attack
Hackers Cannonball BTC Mining Pool And Steal $3 Million In Cryptocurrency
Healthcare Providers and Hospitals Under Ransomware's Siege
Hope College data breach results in federal lawsuit, request for class action status
Hope College Hit with $5M Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach
How to build the world’s strongest digital fortress
How to Protect Yourself After the Latest Alleged Twitter Data Breach
How to select a strong password to avoid cyber attacks
Hundreds of North Korean Phishing Websites Have Stolen NFTs
Improving law enforcement resilience to ransomware
India: 30 Million Railway Users' Data Up For Sale Following Data Breach
India: Railway ministry denies Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) server data breach
Indian Healthcare Faced Enormous Cyber Attacks in 2022
Indian Railways: Suspected Data Breach Not On Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Servers
Indian Railways data breach: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) servers not targeted, says corporation
Indian Railways Data Hacked, Information of Around Three Crore Travellers Being Sold on Dark Web
LockBit ransomware used in attack on Ohio town’s court, police department and more
Log4Shell remains a big threat and a common cause for security breaches
Mango Markets Hacker Charged with Fraud, Market Manipulation
Ohio Supreme Court says insurance policy does not cover ransomware attack on software
Okta GitHub repositories hacked, source code stolen
Phishing, ransomware continue to hinder email security through 2022
Phishing Campaign Leverages Facebook Posts to Bypass Email Security
Portugal: Tax authority warns of phishing emails
QR Codes Become More Common, But Are They Safe?
Ransomware attack at Louisiana hospital impacts 270,000 patients
Ransomware Recovery at Toronto Kids Hospital to Last Weeks
Reported phishing attacks have quintupled
Royal ransomware claims attack on Intrado telecom provider
Scammers Love Gift Cards; Here's How to Avoid Being Scammed
Scammers prey on Indian users posting complaints on social media
Scripps pays $3.5M to settle data breach lawsuit
Singapore: More than S$830,000 lost to Carousell phishing scams in December as police warn of sharp rise in cases
Smart Toys Are Still Hackable (We Just Don’t Talk About It)
Social Security Scams and How to Avoid Them
The 10 Biggest Data Breaches Of 2022
The importance of cyber security for casinos and their guests
Thousands of Citrix servers vulnerable to patched critical flaws
Three ways schools can fend off ransomware attacks
Thyssenkrupp Materials data breach class action settlement
Top Cybersecurity Lessons from 2022 for Security Teams – Part 2
Toy maker Jakks Pacific victimized by a second cybergang
Ukrainian Threat Actor Unmasked in Connection With Raccoon Malware
US individuals lost $10 billion to Indian phishing in 2022
What exactly is social engineering, and how can you safeguard yourself from becoming a victim of it?
What Is an ATM Jackpotting Attack and How Does It Work?
What Is Doxxing, Is It Illegal, & How to Prevent It in 2022
What is multifactor authentication (or MFA)? Experts say it's the best way to stop hackers
What is SOVA Virus and How to Keep Money Safe From SOVA and Other Mobile Malware?
Why Governments and Agencies Are Targeted by Cyber Attacks - A Deep Dive into the Motives
Will the Crypto Crash Impact Cybersecurity in 2023? Maybe
27th December
5 Biggest Threats to Your Network And How to Protect Against Them
66% of Americans Got Hacked While Playing Video Games
AI startup spills employee data and corporate secrets
AIIMS ransomware attack: what it means for health data privacy
Americans Lost Over $10 Billion To Fraudsters In India This Year
Average cost of data breaches expected to surpass US$5 million per incident in 2023
BlueNoroff APT Hackers Using New Ways to Bypass Windows Mark of the Web (MotW) Protection
BTC.com lost $3 million worth of cryptocurrency in cyberattack
Canada’s largest children’s hospital struggles to recover from pre-Christmas ransomware attack
ChatGPT, the fashionable artificial intelligence, allows anyone to launch a cyberattack
Cyber Attacks on Healthcare Institutions: Is Care Compromised?
Cyber insurers "missing" key nuances in their underwriting strategies
December blues: Three major data breach events rock leading firms
Deeper ransomware attacks may put Indian firms at greater threat in 2023
Don’t let your ignorance make you vulnerable to IoT attacks
EarSpy attack eavesdrops on Android phones via motion sensors
Education is key to preventing increasingly complex cyber crimes says Wexford cybercrime detective
Elon Musk Imposter Hacks UK Cabinet Minister’s Account, Promotes Crypto Scam
Enterprises waste money on identity tools they don’t use
Facebook to Pay $725 Million to settle Lawsuit Over Cambridge Analytica Data Leak
FIN7 threat actor updated its ransomware activity
Hacker claims to have 400 million Twitter accounts for sale
Hacker claims to have private data of 400 million Twitter users for sale
Hackers steal $8 million from users running trojanized BitKeep apps
Hackers stole data from multiple electric utilities in recent ransomware attack
How NATO is preparing for a new era of AI cyber attacks
How to Approach Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? Identifying the Best Practices
How to remove 'Your Apple iPhone is severely damaged' pop-up scam
Hyderabad police advise Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to implement cyber security measures
Increase Your Account Security with this Simple Tip
Indian Hacking Groups Are Behind Cyber Attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Indian Railways data breach: 30 million user records up for sale
Internet AppSec Remains Abysmal & Requires Sustained Action in 2023
Japan's security agency warns against cyberattacks during New Year holidays
Kaspersky finds BlueNoroff APT actor disguised itself as Venture Capital (VC) firms to deliver new malware
Mexico is one of the top victims of cyberattacks in Latin America
Modern technology and cyber recovery will intersect in the next generation of attacks
Multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed against Hope College over data breach
Norfolk: Scam warning amid phishing scheme in county
North Korean hackers are pretending to be crypto Venture Capitals in new phishing scheme
Nottinghamshire Police urges shoppers to be aware of online scams when searching for bargains in the Boxing Day and January sales
OCBC phishing scams: Youth committed crimes linked to money laundering while out on bail
Ohio Supreme Court Says Ransomware Is Not Physical Damage
Online scammers go back to phishing methods using internet search engines
Personal details of clients at Cork letting agency leaked in data breach
Piers Morgan’s Twitter Account Gets Hacked, Hacker Threatens To Leak Celebrity DMs
Ransomware Attack on The Guardian Hits Print Production, Internal Business Systems
Ransomware attacks hit Iowa schools, including Davenport, although public often left in dark
Smartphone: One wrong click could wipe out your savings
Someone hacked Piers Morgan’s Twitter account and posted tons of abusive tweets
The most dangerous cyber security threats of 2023
The Philippines: Bureau of Immigration intercepts alleged Australian hacker at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
The world faces a cybercrime catastrophe – including South Africa
The Worst Scams of 2022 – and How to Protect Yourself
Toronto children's hospital confirms it was hit by ransomware
We repel up to 10 Russian cyberattacks daily, Ukraine says
26th December
2022 Top Five Immediate Threats in Geopolitical Context
Americans duped into losing $10 billion by illegal Indian call centres in 2022
As cyber risk intensifies, insurers must offer a better market to companies in need of protection
Best Phishing Training Options for You and Your Employees
Bitcoin Mining Pool BTC.com Suffers Cyber Attack, $700K Stolen
BitKeep exploiter used phishing sites to lure in users
Common WhatsApp Scams in 2022 & How to Avoid Them
Crypto Thieves Made Off With $4.3B in 2022: Top Hacks of the Year
Cyber criminals impersonating brands' websites for phishing
Data of 300,000 Belfius customers leaked, says report
Data Of 400 Million Twitter Users Is On Sale, Hacker Claims
Defrost v1 hacker reportedly returns funds as ‘exit scam’ allegations surface
Driving in the wrong direction: Uber hit by data breach
ENLBufferPwn: Critical vulnerability disclosed in 3DS, Wii U, and Switch games
Exposing the New Potential Ways Royal Ransomware Gets Delivered
FIN7, the Notorious Cybercrime Group, Seeks to Breach Corporate Networks with Microsoft Exchange
Fintech Focus: Preparing systems for the fraud of tomorrow
Free REvil ransomware master decrypter released
GuLoader Malware Utilizing New Techniques to Evade Security Software
Hacker claims to be selling Twitter data of 400 million users
Hacker issues warning to Elon Musk after putting 40 crore Twitter users' data on sale
Hackers Are Laying Siege to Critical Manufacturing: Here’s How to Fight Back
Hackers drain $8M in assets from Bitkeep wallets in latest DeFi exploit
Hackers ‘GDPR’ threat to Elon Musk: We have data of 400 million Twitter users
Hackers Using Automated Attack to Exploit Exchange Server and SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
Illegal desi call centres behind $10 billion loss to Americans in 2022
Island Hopping Attacks: What They Are and How to Protect Yourself
LastPass reveals just how bad that August breach was. It was bad
Losses from ransomware cost Gulf corporations millions of dollars
North Korean Hackers Ran Off With NFTs Using 500 Distinct Phishing Domains
North Korean hackers steal NFTs using nearly 500 phishing domains
North Korean hackers stealing NFTs using nearly 500 phishing domains
PrivateLoader PPI Service Found Distributing Info-Stealing RisePro Malware
Protecting from Ransomware Requires a Thorough Backup and Recovery Strategy
Ransomware: The Unwanted Gift Hackers Keep on Giving
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Antwerp City Services via a Digital Partner
South Korea: Cyberthreats shoot up over 60% through November
South Korean voice phishing suspect arrested in Angeles
‘Spear phishing’ scams specifically target your personal and business email accounts
The Philippines: Phishing, hacking attacks on the rise
Top Cybersecurity Lessons from 2022 for Security Teams – Part 1
Twitter Data Breach: E-Mails, Phone Numbers of 400 Million Users, Including High-Profile Accounts, Up for Sale on Dark Web, Hacker Makes Offer to Elon Musk
UAE warns of New Year 2023 cyber-attack
What Is a Pretexting Attack and How Can You Protect Yourself?
Zurich Insurance CEO: Cyberattacks Will Be 'Uninsurable'
Ransomware Operator Claims - Week 51 2022
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Data Breaches Digest - Week 51 2022
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 19th December and 25th December 2022.25th December
4 Security Threats to Blockchain Networks You Need to Know About
7 Types of Passive Attacks That Can Easily Go Undetected
Critical Linux Kernel flaw affects SMB servers with ksmbd enabled
Cyber Attackers Used Ripple CEO’s Identity To Promote Fake Giveaways
Data Reform Bill: Experts Criticize the UK's GDPR Replacement
DeFi flash loan hacker liquidates Defrost Finance users causing $12M loss
Experts warn of attacks exploiting WordPress gift card plugin
India: Cyber crime shoots up by 66% in Rachakonda commissionerate
Meta settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit
Microsoft fined €60 million in France for using advertising cookies without consent
Most social media users encounter scams on a weekly basis at least
New ransomware threat for struggling health services
North Korea Carries Out Cyber Attack On Nearly 900 South Korean Foreign Policy Experts
North Korea hacked almost 900 South Korean foreign policy experts, sought ransom
North Korean APT Hacker Group Steals 300 ETH and Over 1,000 NFTs in Phishing Attacks
North Korean hackers behind attacks on South Korean security experts
Officials warn as over $1.6 million in Massachusetts benefits stolen over last 6 months
Password Manager Gets Hacker, Encrypted Passwords Stolen
Perception vs reality: How to really prepare for ransomware
Scam complaints from Revolut users more than double since 2020
Should We Use Apps to Store Our Passwords? Here’s Our Stand
Staying safe in a dangerous digital world
Twitter Data Breach: Hacker claims to have data of 400 million Twitter users
Twitter data breach: Hacker posted list of hacked data of 400 million users - Check whether your data is leaked or not
Unclear data patterns? New risks from the MuddyWater hackers revealed
Under cyber attack: The AIIMS ransomware attack is just a reminder how vulnerable organisations can be
Understanding Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Organization from Cyber Attacks
24th December
10 Biggest Hacks and Cyber Security Threats of 2022
Cincinnati State data breach possibly exposed Social Security numbers, other information
Comcast Customers Face a Huge Holiday Data Breach
Guam Legislature warns about social media scam using official seal
Hacker Claims to Have Scrapped 400M Twitter User Records
How to Know if Someone Is Spying on Your Phone in 2022
How To Protect Your Passwords From Hackers
Most Popular Data Breaches of Apple
New info-stealer malware infects software pirates via fake cracks sites
OpenSea Private Auction Alarmed by NFT Scammers
Password protection giant LastPass admits the major data breach that came of its August hack
Paxos successfully recovers stolen $20M Gold tokens
Raspberry Robin malware used in attacks against Telecom and Governments
Royal Mail alert as 'easy to fall for' scam could 'drain bank accounts'
Scammers are Ramping Up Cyberattacks During Christmas
Secure Email Gateways: Your First Line of Defense Against Email Security Threats
Suspected North Korean hacker made $365,000 from 1,055 stolen NFTs
The Dangers of Discord: What Is a Discord Virus?
The famous British newspaper The Guardian victim of ransomware?
This Popular AI Chatbot is Being Used in Phishing Attacks
Tips on How to Be Aware Of CyberSecurity
Twitter faces massive fines in Europe over 2021 data breach
W4SP Stealer Discovered in Multiple PyPI Packages Under Various Names
Warning for all Microsoft users – don’t fall for common scam this Christmas
Weakest passwords of 2022
Your business should compensate for modern ransomware capabilities right now
23rd December
3Commas API Dispute Highlights Risks of Algorithmic Trading
4 Types of Active Attacks and How to Protect Against Them
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Prevent Identify Theft Online
48,000 South Africans had their online data stolen by bots – this is how much it sells for on the dark web
A growing number of Australians are finding out they are involved in a major data breach at Medibank months after the cyber attack
A hacker's tips on how to spot a phishing attack
Australia: Global counter-ransomware task force to become active in January
Avalanche-Based DeFi Platform Defrost Finance Loses $173k to Hackers
Biden signs $858 billion defense policy bill into law, expanding government cyber operations
Christmas Casino heist: BetMGM hacked, data of 1.57 million gamblers leaked, while data of 68,000 DraftKings customers also hacked
Christmas scams warning as criminals cash in on cost-of-living crisis
Cloud Security Risk for Retail Companies: Why Ignoring Best Practices Could be Costly – The Redmart Story
CMS Subcontractor Breach Affects 254k Medicare Beneficiaries
Container Verification Bug Allows Malicious Images to Cloud Up Kubernetes
Crooks copy source code from Okta’s GitHub repository
Cyberattack losses projected to hit $5m per incident in 2023
Cybersecurity threatscape: Q3 2022
Data breach: Why is it a big threat for crypto traders, and how to prevent it
Dixons school trust in Bradford hit by cyber attack
Don’t bite! The Coca-Cola scam is back on WhatsApp, now also at Christmas
Email Security: Protecting Your Organization from Within
EU Watchdog Probes Twitter for 5.4 Million User Data Breach
France Fines Microsoft €60 Million for Using Advertising Cookies Without User Consent
Ghost CMS vulnerable to critical authentication bypass flaw
Godfather Android Malware Targets 400+ Banks and Crypto Exchanges
Gootkit Loader continues to be used on multiple Australian networks
Growing cybersecurity skills gap necessitates human factor security
Hacker Swipes $6.9 Million in Cryptocurrency from Defi Protocol Lodestar Finance on Arbitrum Blockchain
Hackers exploit bug in WordPress gift card plugin with 50K installs
Hackers obtained LastPass customer data vaults in recent data breach
How access monitoring keeps providers at bay from data breaches
How Cryptocurrency Scams Work
How cybersecurity is changing with the advent of the metaverse
How to protect yourself from hackers and online threats
Huge number of Iranian cyber attacks against 'Israel'
Identity Provider Okta Breached, User Credentials and Operations Remain Secure
India: Data protection will be a top priority for businesses in 2023
It’s beginning to look a lot like ‘phishmas’!
'It's the most wonderful time of the year' for text scams
Jersey school is attacked by cyber criminals demanding ransom
Kenya: Cybersecurity cases rose in second week of December
LastPass: Customer Vault Data Was Taken
LastPass: Hackers accessed and copied customers’ password vaults
LastPass: Hackers Stole User Data and Encrypted Password Vaults
LastPass Admits to Severe Data Breach, Encrypted Password Vaults Stolen
LastPass customer password vaults stolen, targeted phishing attacks likely
LastPass says attackers got users’ info and password vault data
Legal firm says cyber attack on water firm could lead to “substantial claims for compensation”
Lessons from Biggest HIPAA Breaches of 2022
Liverpool Council issue warning to anyone expecting a Christmas delivery
Manufacturing's Mixed Technology Opens Doors for Cybercrime
Massive Twitter data leak investigated by EU privacy watchdog
Meta settles data breach case linked to Cambridge Analytica scandal for £600m
Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica class-action for $725 million
More Aussies find out they’re caught up in major Medibank data breach months after cyber attack
MultiCare Notifies 23K of Third-Party Breach
New NFT private auction scam threatens OpenSea users
New Scam Trick Threatening OpenSea NFT Marketplace Users Revealed
North Korean Hackers Stole Massive $626M in Crypto This Years, Mostly from DeFi
North Korean hackers stole over 800 billion won worth of cryptocurrencies from DeFi platforms
Online Casinos DraftKings and BetMGM Hacked; Data of Millions at Risk
Patch now: Serious Linux kernel security hole uncovered
Positive Technologies warns of cybercriminals creating platforms to distribute phishing kits
President Biden Signs Quantum Cybersecurity Preparedness Act into Law
Public Warning Following Surge Of Phishing Scams
Putin Team ransomware emerges from leaked Conti’s source code
Rackspace retrieves email data for some customers after ransomware attack
Ransomware Is on the Rise - Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Recent phishing attacks shatter confidence in cybersecurity controls
Recent ransomware attacks show vulnerability in Iowa schools
Researchers Warn of Kavach 2FA Phishing Attacks Targeting Indian Government Officials
SickKids says it could be ‘weeks’ until full recovery from ransomware attack
Silver Ticket Attack
Students across Dorset urged to beware of scams
The Impact of Russia’s Fancy Bear Attacks on U.S. Satellite Networks
The Top 23 Security Predictions for 2023 (Part 1)
Threat predictions for 2023: From hacktivism to cyberwar
Three ways companies can meet the evolving requirements of the insurance carriers
TikTok parent company ByteDance revealed the use of TikTok data to track journalists
TikTok's Parent Company Admits Using the Platform's Data to Track Journalists
Top 10 Risks in Cyber Security
Top Crypto Scams and Trends in 2022
Twitter faces investigation in Ireland over data breach
Unexpected failure of Russian hackers and Ukraine’s ascendant IT expertise
USPS, DHL, and Netlix – Top Phishing Scams of the Week
Valley Children's Medical Group involved in nationwide data breach, officials say
Vice Society Ransomware Attackers Adopt Robust Encryption Methods
Videoconferencing Worries Grow, With SMBs in Cyberattack Crosshairs
What is Cyber Resilience, and how will it Help Businesses?
Why Azure AD Password Protection is Not Enough
Why You Should Update File Sharing Platform, Samba, Right Now
Xavier University Might Have Lost Personal Data in Hack
Zerobot Botnet Devs Add New Functionality
22nd December
10 biggest financial data breaches of 2022
2023 Should Be the Year of On-Chain User Security
After ransomware hits Colombian energy firm, Moody’s says low patch rate suggests inadequacies in cyber practices
Alarming email gap exploited by state sponsored hackers
Amplified security trends to watch out for in 2023
Australian businesses facing identity-based attacks
Being one of the 1% sucks if you're a Rackspace user
Clop ransomware group targeting medical images
Comcast Xfinity accounts hacked in widespread 2FA bypass attacks
Community College Of Baltimore County Suffers Financial Loss In Phishing Attack
Credentials Are the Best Chance To Catch the Adversary
Critical Lessons Learned from Uber’s Second Breach
Critical Security Flaw Reported in Passwordstate Enterprise Password Manager
Cyber Threats Increasingly Target Video Games
Cyberattack compromises German industrial giant ThyssenKrupp
Cybersecurity Awareness Training in Companies: Why You Can’t Do Without It
Cybersecurity Could Emerge as the Biggest Challenge in 2023
Dealing with cloud security shortfalls
Ethos Technologies, Inc. Reports Recent Data Breach Leaked Consumers’ Social Security Numbers
Everything You Need to Know About Automating Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
FBI: Cyber-Criminals Are Purchasing Search Engine Ad Services to Launch Attacks
FBI and Europol Seizes Nearly 50 DDoS-for-Hire Platforms and Charged Six Administrators
FIN7 Cybercrime Syndicate Emerges as a Major Player in Ransomware Landscape
FIN7 hackers create auto-attack platform to breach Exchange servers
Fool Me Thrice? How to Avoid Double and Triple Ransomware Extortion
France Fines Microsoft $64m for Imposing Ad Cookies to its Bing Users
Gambling platform DraftKings breached – Do this if you have an account
GitHub incident allowed attacker to copy Okta’s source code
Google WordPress Plug-in Bug Allows AWS Metadata Theft
Guacamaya leaks spark debate about militarization, spyware, but no accountability
Guardian Newspaper Suffers Ransomware Attack
Hackers Breach Okta's GitHub Repositories, Steal Source Code
HHS alert warns KillNet hacktivist group targeted US healthcare entity
Hints for avoiding hackers while using cryptocurrency
How carding can affect your business
How to Recover from a Cyber Attack
Improvement in Internet Security and Tips to Stay Safe Online
India: Defence body warns of data breaches and ransomware attacks, advises staff to follow CERT-In guidelines
India’s Commercial, Critical Infrastructure Under Ransomware Threat
Infostealer Malware Threat Grows as MFA Fatigue Attacks Spread
Insufficient Data Privacy Legislation Is Costing Companies: Three Ways Businesses Are Suffering
Kaspersky uncovers attacks targeting Albanian government with ransomware and wipers signed with stolen certificates
KentuckianaWorks participants potentially affected by third-party data breach
Lastpass: Hackers stole customer vault data in cloud storage breach
Leading sports betting firm BetMGM discloses data breach
'Lessons must be learnt' from cyber attack which has cost Gloucester city council £787,000 so far
Luxembourg: Police warn of fresh wave of scam text messages
Media Giant Guardian Hit By Suspected Ransomware Attack
Microsoft: Zerobot adds new exploits, DDoS attack capabilities
Microsoft says Zerobot can now exploit vulnerabilities in Apache and Apache Spark
One in three Australians have fallen victim to scams
Play ransomware gang claims major cyber attack on H-Hotels that disrupted digital communications
Protecting a Network Without Concrete Boundaries
Queensland University of Technology shuts IT systems after being hit by ransomware attack
Ransomware Attack Causes Disruption at British Newspaper The Guardian
Ransomware attack delays SickKids lab results, systems could be offline for weeks
Ransomware Attack Hits The Guardian Newspaper
Ransomware Cases Have Grown over Time with Modern Tactics
Ransomware Gang Emails College Students with Demands
Ransomware, DDoS see major upsurge led by upstart hacker group
Report Surfaces Top Vulnerabilities of 2022
Researchers Develop AI-powered Malware Classification for 5G-enabled IIoT
Sale or No Sale; Hacker Leaks FBI’s InfraGard database Online
San Diego Unified Waited 5 Weeks to Notify Families of Data Breach
SEO Poisoning Attack Linked to 144,000 Phishing Packages
Student Loans Company (SLC) phishing reminder to students
Tesla competitor faces Bitcoin ransomware attack during economic crisis
The Era of Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing
The Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) leak was one of the biggest ever, and the only winners were the news writers
The Guardian confirms their systems were hit by ransomware attack
The Guardian newspaper believes ongoing “IT incident” caused by ransomware
The top cyber security stories of 2022
Threat actors use known Excel vulnerability
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2022
Toronto children’s hospital confirms it was hit by ransomware
Two New Security Flaws Reported in Ghost CMS Blogging Software
UK Government: Sharing Some Passwords is Illegal
Vice Society ransomware gang switches to new custom encryptor
W.W. Wallwork, Inc. Reports Data Breach That Leaked an Unknown Number of Consumers’ Social Security Numbers
What Can Schools Do Against the Onslaught of Ransomware?
What Can We Learn From Recent Cyber History?
What is Bluebugging, how does it occur, is it dangerous, and other related queries
Why KPIs Are Critical to Effective Security
Xavier hit with cyberattack; personal information might have been stolen, school warns
Zerobot Botnet Emerges as a Growing Threat with New Exploits and Capabilities
21st December
6 Key Questions to Ask Yourself When Scaling Up Your Cybersecurity
2023 Cybersecurity Spending Increases to Combat Evolving Threats
Acronis Report Uncovers Cloud Environments Are New Potential Targets for Threat Actors
Addresses of non-molestation order applicants disclosed in data breach
Adult Google Ad Fraud Campaign Garnered Millions of Impressions
Ankr Confirms $5M Crypto Hack Was An Inside Job
APIs are placing your enterprise at risk
Attention Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers: Scammers Are Coming for You
Beware of Cyber Attacks During the Holiday Season – Royal Ransomware Group Highlighted as Threats to the Health and Public Health Sectors
Beware of What Is Lurking in the Shadows of Your IT
British newspaper The Guardian says it’s been hit by ransomware
Brute Force Attacks: A Guide to Protecting Your Online Information
Cameron County District Attorney Forces School District to Disclose 'Vast' Data Breach
Chinese electric automaker Nio hit by data breach
CISA Warns Healthcare Organizations of Cuba Ransomware Threat
Class action suit alleges Oakwood University responsible for massive data breach
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) victim of phishing attack
Compliance Investigation Into Mercury IT Breach Commenced
Conti Team One Splinter Group Resurfaces as Royal Ransomware with Callback Phishing Attacks
Cyber attack on Angus Council cost taxpayer £25,000
Cyber-Incident Causes System Failures at Canadian Children's Hospital
Cybercriminals attack users with 400,000 new malicious files daily
Cymulate Identifies Cyberattack Technique That Evades EDR Platforms
Data protection: Safeguard the path to digitalisation of power networks
Debunking 5 Myths About Detection-as-Code
Employee Privacy And Cybersecurity: Spot The Difference
Evolving threats and broadening responses to Ransomware in the UAE
Experian, T-Mobile data breach $16M class action settlement
FBI warns of search engine ads pushing malware, phishing
Four tips to avoid online holiday shopping being ruined by hackers
German industrial giant ThyssenKrupp targeted in a new cyberattack
GitHub Attack Allowed Attackers to Steal Okta’s Source Code
Gloucester cyber attack: A year since hackers disrupted vital services for thousands of citizens
GodFather Android Banking Trojan Targeting Users of Over 400 Banking and Crypto Apps
GodFather Android malware targets 400 banks, crypto exchanges
“GodFather” Hits Banks, Crypto Wallets Apps as Android Trojan Emerges
Godfather Trojan Targets 400 Financial Services Firms
Guardian hit by serious IT incident believed to be ransomware attack
Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack
Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack, staff told not to come to office
Guardian hit by serious IT incident believed to be ransomware attack
Guardian shuts offices after ransomware attack
Hartnell Community College District Files Notice of Data Breach with the California Attorney General
How a Simple Browser Search Can Lead You to a Scam
How are healthcare CISOs reporting & measuring risks?
How to avoid getting hooked by crypto ‘ice phishing’ scammers
Is Enterprise VPN on Life Support or Ripe for Reinvention?
Is TikTok stealing more than just your time?
Keppel Telecommunications and Transportation hit by data breach
Loot from New Zealand ransomware attack being sold on dark web
Meaningful Protection: A Regulatory Proposal And Roadmap To Protecting Healthcare And Other Critical Infrastructure
Medicare Data Breach Affects Thousands of Beneficiaries
More than compliance: cybersecurity best practices for the Oil and Gas sector
Morley Companies data breach $4.3M class action settlement
New Microsoft Exchange exploit chain lets ransomware attackers in (CVE-2022-41080)
November 2022 Healthcare Data Breach Report
Okta Data Breach: Cybercriminals Steal IAM Provider’s Source Code
Okta's source code stolen after GitHub repositories hacked
Okta’s Source Code Stolen in GitHub Breach
Over half of us still don't use a VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi
Personal info may have leaked in Hope College data breach
Play ransomware actors bypass ProxyNotShell mitigations
Play ransomware gang claims H-Hotels cyberattack
Play Ransomware Targets H-Hotels After City of Antwerp and Córdoba Judiciary
Protect Your Fleet Against the Growing Risk of Cyber Attack
Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November
Ransomware Hackers Using New Way to Bypass MS Exchange ProxyNotShell Mitigations
Ransomware incidents targeting 'critical infrastructure' have grown
Raspberry Robin Malware Caught Employing A Clever Tactic To Dupe Security Researchers
Raspberry Robin Worm Strikes Again, Targeting Telecom and Government Systems
Raydium announces details of hack, proposes compensation for victims
RedMart fined S$72,000 for data breach resulting in online sale of customer data
Remote, third-party workers raise security risks for enterprises
Restaurant CRM platform SevenRooms confirms breach after stolen data appear for sale
Royal overtakes LockBit as top ransomware in November as attacks increase 41%
Russian Killnet Hackers Claim Data Theft of FBI Agents
Russians hacked JFK airport’s taxi dispatch system for profit
Securonix predicts more successful major cloud provider-level attacks in 2023
Shoemaker Ecco leaks over 60GB of sensitive data for 500+ days
Simple Steps to Avoid Phishing Attacks During This Festive season
Social media use can put companies at risk: Here are some ways to mitigate the danger
South Dakota health system notifies patients of 3rd-party data breach
Sports betting operator BetMGM hit by data breach
“Suspicious login” scammers up their game – take care at Christmas
The Average Cost of a Ransomware Attack in 2022
The Guardian 'believed to be' hit by ransomware attack, staff told to work from home
The Guardian Hit By Ransomware Attack, Staff Told To Work From Home
The online scams to watch out for over Christmas 2022: from Royal Mail to fake gift vouchers
The Rise of the Rookie Hacker - A New Trend to Reckon With
The Top Security Vulnerabilities of 2022 and Their Workarounds
Uber Data Breach Exposes 77,000 Employee Email Addresses and Other Company Data
UK Security Agency Wants Fresh Approach to Combat Phishing
UK's Guardian newspaper breaks news of ransomware attack on itself
Ukraine's DELTA Military System Users Under Attack from Info Stealing Malware
University Of East London Research Shows Two Thirds Of European Youth Involved In Some Form Of Cybercrime Or Online Risk Taking
US Most Impacted by Data Breaches in the Financial Industry in 2022
Watch Out For These Fake Amazon Scams This Holiday Season
Who’s Keeping Computers Safe When Everybody’s Working From Home?
Why ChatGPT can be dangerous for every internet user
Why Security Teams Shouldn't Snooze on MFA Fatigue
Wing Financial data breach investigation underway
Zerobot malware now spreads by exploiting Apache vulnerabilities
20th December
3Commas denies accusations of leaking API data resulting in $14.8M in ‘unauthorized trades’
4 Keys to Consider When Evaluating Cloud Data Protection Tools
5 types of malicious codes attack millions of computers in Vietnam
20 Ransomware Statistics Small Businesses Should Know
2022 Cyber Security Review of the Year
AIIMS cyber attack puts digital health ID plan under scanner
AIIMS Ransomware Attack: The Missing Picture
As cyber criminals start targeting retail, companies must be ready to fight back
Australians demand executives held liable for cyber breaches
Balance Sheet Blind Spot: Cryptocurrency Is Not as Protected as You Think
Beware: Cybercriminals Launch New BrasDex Android Trojan Targeting Brazilian Banking Users
Beyond Ransomware: Cybercrime Trends to Watch in 2023
Boulder County exposes jail inmates’ Social Security numbers
Brooklyn hospital network reverts to paper charts for weeks after cyberattack
Chinese electric automaker Nio hit by data breach
Clearview Public Schools hit by third-party data breach
Clop ransomware group targeting provider-patient trust by infecting medical images
Cloud Computing Services: The Threat of the Future
Connected homes are expanding, so is attack volume
Consumer security savvy is way behind IoT threat landscape
Cyber attack affects phones, website at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital
Cyber-proofing the healthcare industry from ransomware attacks
Cybersecurity in 2022: It’s Not Getting Easier
Cybersecurity is a Team Sport - Avoid the ‘Us and Them’ Culture
Cybersecurity Pros Bracing for Possible Holiday Cyber Event
Data Breaches in Washington Remain at Historic Highs
Data Collection Costs Epic Games Half a Billion USD
District Attorney forces San Benito schools to notify victims of ‘biggest’ data breach agency has seen
DraftKings Data Breach Impacts Personal Information of 68,000 Customers
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Fines Fortnite Maker Epic Games $275 Million for Violating Children's Privacy Law
Fortnite Dev to Pay $520m in Record-Breaking Settlement
Google Ad fraud campaign used adult content to make millions
Google Disruption Fails to Stop Glupteba Botnet
Hacked Ring Cameras Used in Livestreaming Swatting Attacks
Hackers bombard PyPi platform with information-stealing malware
Health Care Cybersecurity: Past, Present And Future
Hope College Files Notice of Data Breach Following Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Student Information
How MSSPs Can Deliver Value Through Dark Web Threat Intelligence
How to assess and bolster an organization's level of cybersecurity
How To Keep Your Business Prepared for this Holiday Hacking Season?
Indian foreign ministry portal found leaking passport details of millions of overseas Indians
Instagram Rolls Out dedicated Page To Help Users Regain Hacked Accounts
Keppel Telecommunications and Transportation hit by data breach
KmsdBot Botnet Suspected of Being Used as DDoS-for-Hire Service
Kremlin’s most notorious hacker: will Yakubets ever face justice?
Kremlin-backed hackers targeted a “large” petroleum refinery in a NATO nation
Make sure your company is prepared for the holiday hacking season
Microsoft Details Gatekeeper Bypass Vulnerability in Apple macOS Systems
Military operations software in Ukraine was breached by Russian hackers
Millions of Moscow’s Children Surveilled Long Before Data Leak
Mimecast report highlights ransomware risk and impact on UAE organisations
Missing goals: Why online broadcasts can be vulnerable to cyberattacks
Nevada and North Dakota have highest cybercrime data
New Ransomware Variant, Written In Rust, Hitting Critical Infrastructure Companies
Nokoyawa Ransomware: Rust or Bust
On-premises vs cloud security: What are the pros and cons?
Organizations Warned of New Attack Vector in Amazon Web Services
P2 Energy Solutions Notifies Over 69k Consumers of a Data Breach that Leaked Their Social Security Numbers
Personal information of about 37,000 people exposed in Whitehall ransomware data breach
Protecting Your Brand With Public Web Data Scraping
Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November
Ransomware gang uses new Microsoft Exchange exploit to breach servers
Ransomware hackers take demands directly to college students: ‘For you, it’s a sad day’
Raspberry Robin worm drops fake malware to confuse researchers
Recent Tech Layoffs Sharply Increase Insider Cybersecurity Threat
Russian hackers accessed JFK airport taxi software
Russian hackers attempted to breach petroleum refining company in NATO country, researchers say
Russian Hackers Targeted Petroleum Refinery in NATO Country During Ukraine War
Russian hackers targeted petroleum refining company in NATO state
SevenRooms announces third-party vendor breach, says PII and banking details were not compromised
SSL Stripping Explained and How to Avoid It
Study finds troubling perception gap in data breach awareness and coverage
Taylor Regional Hospital Sued Over 2021-2022 Patient Data Breach
Telegram Hack Exposes Growing Russian Cyber Threat in Moldova
Telling users to ‘avoid clicking bad links’ still isn’t working
The Importance Of Putting Employees At The Center Of A Security Strategy
The modern day blackmail: Understanding the dangers of cyber extortion
The Most Common Mistakes People Make with Malware
The Top Cloud Security Threat Comes from Within
The USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL Text Message Phishing Scam Explained
Threat actors find way to abuse the AWS Elastic IP Transfer feature
UK Privacy Regulator Names and Shames Breached Firms
Ukraine's Delta Military Intel System Hit by Attacks
Using AI against us: Hackers can weaponize chatbots to write phishing campaigns
What Brands Get Wrong About Customer Authentication
Your Guide to IAM – and IAM Security in the Cloud
19th December
3 Reasons to Take a Layered Approach to Offensive Cybersecurity
5 cybersecurity trends accelerating in 2023
5 real estate scams to watch out for, and how to avoid them
6 email ‘red flags’ that can mean someone’s trying to scam you over the holidays
10 useful tips to secure your social media accounts from getting hacked
85% of attacks now use encrypted channels
A Closer Look at Windows Kernel Threats
A Practical Guide to Software Supply Chain Security
Acronis Cyberthreats Report Year-end 2022: Data under attack
Acronis End-of-Year Cyberthreats Report Finds Average Cost of Data Breaches Expected to Surpass $5 Million Per Incident in 2023
AIIMS cyber attack: Delhi Police seeks data on Chinese hackers from CBI-Interpol
AIIMS-like ransomware attacks will continue unless there is proper cyber hygiene
Antwerp denies negotiating ransomware payment as city disappears from leak site
API Vulnerabilities Discovered in LEGO Marketplace
Australia: Extortion email scams
Average cost of data breaches to surpass $5 million per incident in 2023
Avoid The XRP Staking Scam Claiming To Offer Up To 31% Returns
BadUSB: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat
Battling back the scammers: Six steps the elderly can take to avoid being fraud victims
Beware of Highly Sophisticated DarkTortilla Malware Distributed Via Phishing Sites
BlackBerry shares key insights into state of cybersecurity for 2023
BlackCat ransomware group leaks files stolen from D.C. convention bureau
Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) Over a Million Worth NFT Reported Stolen
Brooklyn hospital resorts to pen-and-paper charts following cyberattack
Chinese Hackers Exploit Citrix Vulnerabilities
CMS subcontractor hit with ransomware
Colombian energy supplier EPM suffers BlackCat ransomware attack
Critical Windows code-execution vulnerability went undetected until now
CXOs Not Confident of Security Readiness
Cyber attack on FuboTV logged subscribers out during World Cup semi-final clash
Cyber National Mission Force elevated in fight against foreign hackers
Cyber skills gap leaving UK SMEs vulnerable to attacks
Cyberattacks in 2022 and what hospitals, health systems can learn going into 2023
Cybercrime (and Security) Predictions for 2023
Cybersecurity and EdTech: How can EdTech organisations address the growing security challenges?
Cybersecurity crucial for OT and ICS in 2023
Data Resilience Predictions: Using the Economy to Inform Security Strategy
DraftKings warns data of 67K people was exposed in account hacks
Email Fraud: How to Recognize and Avoid It
Epic Games agrees to pay record-breaking $520 million for privacy violations
Epic Games to pay $520 million for privacy violations, dark patterns
Facebook Cracks Down on Spyware Vendors from U.S., China, Russia, Israel, and India
Facebook Users Warned to Be Aware of New Rise in Phishing Scams
Forget AI art - AI-powered cyberattacks are what we should be worried about
Former T-Mobile Store Owner Scores Long Prison Sentence For $25M Phone Unlock Hack
FoxIt Patches Code Execution Flaws in PDF Tools
From Twitter, Samsung to Rockstar Games, here are the top data breaches of 2022
Glupteba Botnet Continues to Thrive Despite Google's Attempts to Disrupt It
Hacker claims to have 120,000 Hyundai India car owners' information, Puts it for sale on the Dark Web
Hacker Swipes FBI’s Info Sharing InfraGard Database of 80K Contacts
Holiday Shopping Threats To Security
Holiday Spam, Phishing Campaigns Challenge Retailers
How hyperautomation can bolster security and reduce risk in banking
How Much Does a Password Reset Cost? More Than You’d Think
How Reveton Ransomware-as-a-Service Changed Cybersecurity
How to Secure Business Processes: Tips & Tricks
How to spot a HMRC scam
How you can stop corporate login credential theft
Huge increase in cost of phishing attacks
Infamous hacker steals 14 BAYCs worth over 852 ETH ($1.07 million)
IoT Security: How to safeguard IoT devices against cyberattacks
IRS mistakenly publishes 112,000 taxpayer records for the second time
Is Quantum Security The Next Guy’s Problem?
Is Your Organization Safe from Common Cybersecurity Threats?
Jisc moves to protect tertiary education from ransomware
LinkedIn has massively cut the time it takes to detect security threats. Here's how it did it
Louise W. Eggleston Center, Inc. Reports Data Breach Following Ransomware Attack
Malicious ‘SentinelOne’ PyPI package steals data from developers
McGraw Hill exposed student data and grades, online privacy firm says
Medicare Data Breach: Letters Sent Regarding New Cards Issued to 254K Recipients
Medicare data breach affects up to 254,000 beneficiaries
Microsoft finds macOS bug that lets malware bypass security checks
Microsoft Vulnerability Upgraded to Critical Due to RCE Risk
Millions of Facebook users warned over dangerous alert – don’t make huge mistake
Mobile App Users at Risk as API Keys of Email Marketing Services Exposed
Moving Beyond Security Awareness to Security Education
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) annual review 2022: Highlights and thoughts
Navigating the Path to Enhanced Authentication
New Agenda Ransomware Variant, Written in Rust, Aiming at Critical Infrastructure
New Zealand Archives Breach - Months To Notify Individuals
Open source vulnerabilities add to security debt
Over 54 million users' data at risk via 3 popular email marketing apps
Palo Alto Networks research finds Baby Boomers better at password reuse than Gen Z
Pennsylvania’s Data Breach Notification Law Is Changing: What Does It Mean for Entities Doing Business in the Keystone State?
Phishing Scams: 5 Tips on Training Employees
Phishing Targets Ukrainian Battlefield Awareness Tool Users
Play ransomware claims attack on German hotel chain H-Hotels
Rackspace Ransomware Attack Caused Email Outages; Thousands of Customers Migrated to Cloud Services
Ransomware attack shuts down operations of firefighters at 85 Australian fire stations
Ransomware Groups to Increase Zero-Day Exploit-Based Access Methods in the Future
Researchers Discover Malicious PyPI Package Posing as SentinelOne SDK to Steal Data
Russian DDoS attacks on the West may be a smokescreen
San Diego Unified School District Waited 5 Weeks to Notify Employees and Families of Data Breach
Scam alert: Avoiding getting conned by too-good-to-be-true scholarships
Security Experts Say You Should Always Disable This Setting When Using Airport Wifi
Security teams urged to prepare for next era of ransomware
SevenRooms Restaurant CRM Suffers Significant Data Breach
Social Engineering Strikes Again As $1M+ Bored Ape Collection Stolen
Sophisticated DarkTortilla Malware Serves Imposter Cisco, Grammarly Pages
South Africa: The cybersecurity year ahead - cloud data threats loom in 2023
State level cyber attacks - Why and how
Staying cyber safe with skeleton staff
T-Mobile Hacker Gets 10-Year Sentence for Unlocking Phones
The Growing Risk Of Malicious QR Codes
The risk of escalation from cyberattacks has never been greater
The state of Operational Technology (OT) security: a rapidly evolving landscape
Threat Intelligence Through Web Scraping
Top 6 Email Security Threats You Need to Be Aware of
Top American Online Education Platform Leaks 22TB of Data
Ukraine's DELTA military system users targeted by info-stealing malware
Urgent need to secure India’s healthcare ecosystem from cyber threats
US agencies seize 48 DDoS-for-hire domains, charge six people for running booter services
What is Account Takeover (ATO)?
What Is Doxxing, And Why Is It So Dangerous?
What the Russian Invasion Reveals About the Future of Cyber Warfare
What to Do When Ransomware Strikes
Why AI is the key to cutting edge cyber security in 2023
Worst crypto scams and 'coverups' of 2022
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