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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 25th December and 31st December 2023.31st December
5 common hacking tactics to watch out for in 2024
Android game developer’s Google Drive misconfig highlights cloud security risks
Attention Xfinity Users! Michigan Hit with a Massive Data Breach
ChatGPT-aided ransomware in China results in four arrests as AI raises cybersecurity concerns
CHI Memorial alerts patients of possible data breach
Chinese authorities arrest four in ransomware case involving ChatGPT
Giant Iranian online food ordering platform hacked
How ransomware could cripple countries, not just companies
How to protect your Android from a banking threat that bypasses fingerprint unlock and steals your PIN
Identity theft: Seven tips to defeat online fraudsters
Microsoft disables 'App Installer' used by hackers to spread malware
Rising threats: Cybercriminals unleash 411,000 malicious files daily in 2023
Security Researchers Develop Decryptor for Black Basta Ransomware
St Vincent’s cyberattack work of sophisticated criminals, say investigators
US Government issues ‘New Year’ scam warning to avoid your bank being emptied by crooks
What is Quishing (QR Phishing)?
30th December
Africa grapples with surge in digital fraud
Best practices for ransomware protection in hospital groups
Beware: Scam-as-a-Service Aiding Cybercriminals in Crypto Wallet-Draining Attacks
Beware of the new Phishing Attack Which Uses Google Forms; Here's how the Tactic Works
China Arrests 4 Who Weaponized ChatGPT for Ransomware Attacks
Complex Phishing Campaign Targeting Government Entities: A Detailed Analysis
Compound Finance suffers a breach of its X account
Exploring the Impact of AIoT on Security
How to protect yourself from cyberscammers
INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp
Latest bank scam makes its rounds in southern Ontario
Major mortgage provider struck by cyberattack
Malware Alert: Meduza Stealer Has a New Version and It’s All Over the Dark Web
New Black Basta decryptor exploits ransomware flaw to recover files
New Year 2024: Beware of Cyber Threats - AI, Deep Fakes, and Festive Frauds
Parking App Data Breach Risks Thousands of Users
Protecting Children’s Online Identity in the Wake of Cyber Attacks
St Vincent's Health Australia warns cyber attack forensics could "take some time"
The worst malware, security and privacy breaches of 2023
Turkey Probes Security Vulnerabilities in iOS Devices: A Global Data Privacy Concern
Unraveling the Intricacies of QBit Stealer: A New Information Stealer on the Market
Web3 Projects Lose $2,020,000,000 in 2023 to Hacks, Rug Pulls and Phishing Attacks
29th December
23andMe hit with another class action lawsuit over data breach
2024 Healthcare Cybersecurity: Mastering The Fundamentals
AI Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Key Risks and Security Measures
Albanian Parliament and One Albania Telecom Hit by Cyber Attacks
API security in 2024: Predictions and trends
Australia’s Largest Car Dealer, Eagers Automotive Halts Service Due to Cyberattack
Australia's largest car dealer group targeted by cyber attack
Be more hacker-savvy in 2024
Bermuda: Government Warns Public of Ongoing Phishing Scam - A Call for Digital Vigilance
BlackBasta Ransomware Targets American Alarm, Claims Breach of Sensitive Corporate Data
Builders Mutual Insurance Company Sends Data Breach to Additional Victims
Canada: Phishing alert - Fraudulent texts demanding toll payments for Highway 25 bridge
CBS, Paramount-parent National Amusements reports hack affecting over 80,000 people
Common Crypto Scams You Should Be Aware Of
Compound Finance’s X account hacked, promotes phishing site to steal crypto
Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) Uncovers New Malware Wave Distributing OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, STEELHOOK
Costco Christmas Gift, iCloud, Australia Post, and Capital One: Top Scams of the Week
Countering AI-driven cyberattacks with AI-driven cybersecurity
Crooks push holiday misery with ‘Leaksmas’ release of 50 Million PII records
Cyberattack on Massachusetts hospital disrupted records system, emergency services
Cybersecurity stocks surged in 2023 amid rising attacks
DataNet Systems suffers data breach
Europe’s Largest Parking App Provider Informs Customers of Data Breach
Financial service industries suffer more cyberattacks than any other
Four Chinese individuals arrested for ChatGPT-made ransomware
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Files Official Notice of November 2023 Data Breach
Getting the Board on Board: Explaining Cybersecurity Return On Investment (ROI)
Google accounts may be vulnerable to new hack, changing password won’t help
Google Cloud fixes major security issue
Google Cloud says it has fixed a significant security flaw
Google data breach costs tech giant £4 billion
Google settles $5 billion consumer privacy lawsuit
Google to settle class action lawsuit alleging Incognito mode does not protect user privacy
Hackers expose masses of personal data on dark web during Christmas
Here is how to avoid scammers this festive season
Hospitals ask courts to force cloud storage firm to return stolen data
Indian IT Leaders Identify Security Gap in Data Policies
iPhone Spyware Exploits Obscure Chip Feature, Targets Researchers
Kimsuky Hackers Deploying AppleSeed, Meterpreter, and TinyNuke in Latest Attacks
L’Oréal Faces Potential Cyber Threat as R00TK1T Claims Data Breach
Liberty Hospital is still recovering systems days after cyber attack
LoanCare Issues Alert After Fidelity National Financial Data Breach Impacts 1.3M Individuals
Malware abuses Google OAuth endpoint to ‘revive’ cookies, hijack accounts
Malware Leveraging Google Cookie Exploit via OAuth2 Functionality
MFA for Small Businesses: Key to Secure Multifactor Authentication
Microsoft Again Halts MS-App Installer Protocol Amid Growing Malware Threats
Microsoft disables App Installer after observing financially motivated threat actor activity
Microsoft Disables MSIX App Installer Protocol Widely Used in Malware Attacks
Microsoft disables vulnerable Windows component following malware campaigns
Microsoft Edge blocked 127 million phishing attacks and saved $4 billion for shoppers in 2023
Microsoft Storm-1152 Crackdown: Stopping Threat Actors
Mint Mobile Announces Customer Data Breach
Mortgage Company Data Breach Exposes More Than a Million Americans
New data reveals the states at highest risk of cybercrime
New malware found in analysis of Russian hacks on Ukraine, Poland
New wave of phishing SMSes scam 103 victims of S$161,000 in December
New York Hospitals in Legal Action to Recover Stolen Patient Data: A Deeper Look into Ransomware Attacks and Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Pan-American Life Insurance Group Reports 105,000-Record Data Breach
Parathon by JDA eHealth Systems Announces Data Breach Affecting an Unknown Number of Consumers
Pink Drainer Hackers Drain $4.4 Million in LINK
Press and pressure: Ransomware gangs and the media
Pro-Palestinian operation claims dozens of data breaches against Israeli firms
Retina Group of Washington Files Notice of Data Breach Affecting Over 455k Patients
Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness
Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign
Russian Military Intelligence Blamed for Blitzkrieg Hacks
Russian Ransomware Group BlackCat Seized by US: Decryption Tool Distributed to Over 500 Victims
Serbia Stays Silent About Alleged Ransomware Attack on EPS
Sophos reveals 62% surge in ransomware attacks in 1 year
Spotify music converter puts users at risk
The popular probiotic drink company the latest to fall victim to cyber attack
Top ten biggest security incidents of 2023
Two more Xfinity customers file class action lawsuits following Comcast data breach
UAE Banks on AI to Boost Cybersecurity
Ukrainian hackers claim Ukrainian strike on Russian ship killed 74 soldiers
Vishing: the New Business Scam On the Rise
Why you need to extend enterprise IT security to the mainframe
World Council of Churches (WCC) hit by hackers
Yakult Australia Data Breach Sees Employee Files Leaked in Dark Web; DragonForce Blamed For the Attack
28th December
3 tips for securing your smart home network
5 pivotal cybersecurity trends for 2024
39 Percent of IT Professionals Say Phishing is the Most Feared Cyberattack
2023: A Cybercrime Report
A practical guide to measurable phishing simulation testing
After Tyson Foods Cyberattack, Snatch Ransomware Leaks Personal Data of Top Executives
ALPHV Ransomware Claims Cyberattack on US Firm Ultra Intelligence and Communications
Amnesty supports Apple warnings about Indian government and Pegasus spyware
Anonymous Central Claims Leaking Ukrainian Water Transport Data
Anonymous Sudan’s Alleged DDoS Attack Cripples Pinterest, Echoes Previous ChatGPT Cyber Assault
Apache OFBiz RCE flaw exploited to find vulnerable Confluence servers
Apple’s iPhone Hack Attack Warnings Spark Political Firestorm in India
Australia: Eastern suburbs council warns library users of potential data breach
Australia Faces Cybersecurity Challenge Amid Alleged Cyberattacks on Prime Minister’s Website
Barracuda Gateways hit by another vulnerability
Blur Hit With Another NFT Phishing Attack In Less Than Two Weeks
Careless oversight of Linux SSH servers draws cryptominers, DDoS bots
Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app
Coppell-based mortgage and loan company says 14.7 million affected in data breach
Cybersecurity Concerns Heightened as Albania Parliament Faces Another Cyberattack
Cybersecurity in the Crosshairs: Persistent Threats in a Digital World
Cybersecurity Landscape Shifts: From Ransomware to Data Extortion
Cybersecurity teams need new skills even as they struggle to manage legacy systems
Decoding zero trust in endpoint security: A practical guide for CISOs
Eagers Automotive halts trading in response to cyberattack
Eagers Automotive Hit by Cyber Attack: Remains Confident Despite Disruptions
Eagers Automotive Hit by Cyber Attack: Trading Halt and Potential Data Breaches
Eagers hit with cyber attack
EasyPark discloses data breach that may impact millions of users
First American says funds secure despite cyberattack
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Lawsuits Mount After Cyberattack and Data Breach
From Ransomware to Data Leaks: 2023 A Year of Cyber Challenges for India’s Digital Infrastructure
Google Cloud Resolves Privilege Escalation Flaw Impacting Kubernetes Service
Google to settle class action lawsuit alleging Incognito mode does not protect user privacy
Hacker drains over $1m from Levana Protocol
Hackers steal EasyPark client data
Here’s Why You’ll Hear About a Lot More U.S. Data Breaches in 2024
How fraudsters are using fake ‘missing persons’ social media posts to dupe public into sharing personal information
In Finance, Escalating Threats Require New Cybersecurity Strategies
Is the era of Ransomware coming to an end?
Kroll reveals FTX customer info exposed in August data breach
Microsoft disables app installation protocol abused by hackers
Microsoft disables MSIX protocol handler abused in malware attacks
Most Sophisticated iPhone Hack Ever Exploited Apple's Hidden Hardware Feature
Navigating the Vulnerability Maze: Understanding CVE, CWE, and CVSS
New Android malware infects 330K devices via malicious apps on Google Play
New Rugmi Malware Loader Surges with Hundreds of Daily Detections
North Face, Vans maker, claimed by ALPHV gang
Ohio Lottery disconnects key systems after cyberattack
Ohio Lottery Hit by Ransomware, Hackers Claim Theft of Employee and Player Data
Online Platforms Could Be Obligated To Erase Data Of Users Inactive For 3 Years
Operational Halt at First American Financial Corporation, Subsidiary After Cyberattack
Ransomware attack rises by 62%, says Sophos
Ransomware Group Claims 100 GB of Data Stolen From Nissan
R00TK1T Announces Cyberattack on Sanofi, Raises Alarming Human Experimentation Claims
Russian military hackers target Ukraine with new MASEPIE malware
Securing Networks: Addressing pfSense Vulnerabilities
Steam game mod breached to push password-stealing malware
The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats of the Year and How to Stay Protected
The source code for Grand Theft Auto 5 was sold for a mere two thousand dollars
Thousands of residents in affluent Sydney suburbs affected by cyberattack
Unveiling the true cost of healthcare cybersecurity incidents
US Seizes BlackCat Ransomware Site, Offering Decryption Tool
What Integris Health Patients Can Do After Data Breach
Why attackers love to target misconfigured clouds and phones
With car privacy concerns rising, automakers may be on road to regulation
Yakult Australia targeted in cyber attack, employee files published on dark web
Yakult Confirms Cyber Attack: Over 95 GB of data Leaked on Dark Web
27th December
4 largest healthcare data breaches of 2023
4 pillars to amplify your cybersecurity awareness
767 sex crime victims affected by Norfolk police data leak
2023 Business Impact Report: Small Businesses and Cyberattacks
Albanian parliament, telecom company hit by cyberattacks
Another blow to Rockstar Games after GTA V source code leaked
Barracuda fixes new ESG zero-day exploited by Chinese hackers
Barracuda Networks Grapples with Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in ESG Devices
Chinese Hackers Exploited New Zero-Day in Barracuda's ESG Appliances
Corewell Health had two data breaches in two months, over one million patients affected
Corewell Health reports data breach affecting 1 million patients
Critical Zero-Day in Apache OfBiz ERP System Exposes Businesses to Attack
Crypto thieves will deploy more convincing AI scams in 2024, firms warn
Cyber fraudsters target Kerala police, swindled Rs 25,000
Cyberattack Tempo Ratchets Up in Israel
CyberAv3ngers Offers 1TB of Alleged Israeli Electricity Data for 5 BTC
Data Breach Costs New York Presbyterian Hospital $300K
Data breach impacts over 1 million Corewell Health patients
Dozens of high-profile Israeli firms' websites hacked by pro-Palestinian group
Entertainment giant National Amusements says more than 82,000 affected by cyberattack
ESO Solutions Data Breach Update: ESO Solutions Announces Data Breach
Essential DDoS statistics for understanding attack impact
FBI Director Christopher Wray Exposes China's AI-Driven Data Theft Operations
Fidelity National Financial attack exposes more than 1.3M subsidiary customers
Hacker Who Leaked GTA 6 Sentenced to Life in Psychiatric Hospital
Hackers expose thousands of parking app users to data breach risk
Hackers stole nearly $2 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2023
High-profile Israeli firms' sites hacked by pro-Palestine group
Holiday hack: Cyberattack forces National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) to shut down offices
How Can You Avoid Online Scams?
How to build an effective cyber attack response plan
How to incorporate human-centric security
How to Safeguard Your Cell Phone from Cyber Threats
India targets Apple over its phone hacking notifications
Insomniac Games hack leaks Wolverine, Venom game details
iPhone Triangulation attack abused undocumented hardware feature
Iranian-Linked Hacks Expose Vulnerabilities of US Water System
Israel and Iran are waging a cyberwar in the shadows
Kyivstar Cyber Attack: Ukraine Telecom Operator Paralyzed
Let's Put (Zero) Trust In Our Educational Future
LockBit Hits Richmont University: Breach Details Uncertain
Lockbit ransomware disrupts emergency care at German hospitals
Mortgage firm LoanCare warns 1.3 million people of data breach
MOVEit, Capita, CitrixBleed and more: The biggest data breaches of 2023
National Amusement, owner of Paramount and CBS, is hacked
National Amusements Reveals Data Breach Amid Backlash Affecting 82,000+
New Sneaky Xamalicious Android Malware Hits Over 327,000 Devices
New Xamalicious Android malware installed 330k times on Google Play
Next Crypto Hack Trend: AI Scams, BRC-20 Exploits, and Sneakier Hackers
NoName057 Launches DDoS Attacks on Lithuanian Websites, Criticizes Support for Ukraine
Ohio Lottery cyber incident on Christmas Eve compromises mobile cashing
Ohio Lottery hit by cyberattack claimed by DragonForce ransomware
Panasonic discloses data breach after December 2022 cyberattack
Posting personal information online is bad for cybersecurity
Potential data breach impacts Integris patient data
Prolific Ransomware Groups Intentionally Switch on Remote Encryption for Attacks
Putin-backed gangs could launch 'devastating' attack on UK, warns expert
Ransomware attack forces temporary closure of National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIBTT) offices
RingGo, ParkMobile Owner EasyPark Suffers Massive Data Breach, User Data Compromised
Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile discloses data breach
Second Half of 2023 Threat Landscape Dominated by AI and Android Spyware
St Vincent’s Health Grapples with Major Data Breach: Over a Million Patients in Limbo
Three hacked German hospitals shut down systems, LockBit suspected
Through The 2024 Looking Glass: Navigating Advanced Cybersecurity Terrain
Thunder Terminal claims funds safe after $240K attack, hacker says otherwise
Thunder Terminal Mitigates Attack, FBI Called in for Investigation
Trinidad and Tobago: National Insurance Board (NIB) closes all offices after cyber-attack
Trinidad and Tobago: Ransomware attack forces closure of National Insurance Board (NIB) offices
Trinidad and Tobago social security agency hit with post-Christmas ransomware attack
Ukrainian hackers’ cyber attack on biggest enterprise management system results in million-dollar losses for Russia
US President Data Leak Speculations Surface Amid Claims by Snatch Ransomware Group
Warning: Poorly Secured Linux SSH Servers Under Attack for Cryptocurrency Mining
What construction companies can do to protect themselves against cyber attacks
Yakult Australia confirms 'cyber incident' after 95 GB data leak
Yakult Australia Suffers Data Breach Amidst Holiday Season, DragonForce Claims Attack
26th December
3 main tactics attackers use to bypass MFA
5 Wackiest Cybersecurity Stories of 2023
10 Essential Cybersecurity Practices You Should Know
Abdali Hospital Cyberattack: Hackers Demand 10 BTC Ransom After Breach
Albanian Parliament’s Website Survives Cyber Attack: No Data Loss Confirmed
Android users warned over dangerous malware that can bypass your passcode and track your app usage
Carbanak Banking Malware Resurfaces with New Ransomware Tactics
Comcast’s Xfinity Faces Data Breach: Citrix Bleed Vulnerability Exposes 36 Million Customers’ Information
Cybersecurity threats that could wreak havoc in 2024
Daily Malicious Files Soar 3% in 2023, Kaspersky Finds
Data Breach at St Vincent’s Health Group: Over a Million Patients Left in Uncertainty
Data leaks, AI and ransomware topped the headlines in 2023
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Warns of QR Code Scams Amid Rising Usage
Fidelity National Financial subsidiary says 1.3 million affected by November cyberattack
Holiday Online Shopping Sparks Surge in Phishing Scams and Email Fraud
Insomniac Games Under Siege: Ransomware Attack Unleashes Chaos During Holiday Season
Instagram Cyberattack Exposes Vulnerabilities in Online Security
Integris Health patients get extortion emails after cyberattack
Israel: Cyber directorate unveils Iranian phishing attempt disguised as security software update
MS Wallet Drainer Has Siphoned Over $58 Million Using Google and X Phishing Ads
National Amusements Confirms Cyberattack; Paramount & CBS Parent Says 82,000 People Affected
New Cyber Directorate Report Shows Rise in Cyber Attacks Against Israel Since War Began
Paramount Global Parent National Amusements Reports Cyber Attack Affecting 82,000 People
Parliament of Albania was temporarily suspended after a Cyber Attack
Pirated Games Install Malicious Chrome Extensions, Affecting 1.5 Million Users
Prolific Ransomware Groups Intentionally Switch On Remote Encryption for Attacks
Rhysida ransomware group hacked Abdali Hospital in Jordan
RingGo, ParkMobile Owner EasyPark Suffers Data Breach, User Data Stolen
Rising Cyber Threats: The Importance of Cybersecurity Trends and Preventive Measures
Rockstar Games Cyberattack: GTA 5 Source Code and Employee Data Leaked
Rockstar Games Leak: GTA 5 Source Code, GTA 6 Files and Bully Sequel Allegedly Exposed
‘Shadow IT’ use by employees put more Indian firms at cyber attack risk
SLAM Attack: New Vulnerability Targets Intel, AMD, Arm CPUs
St Vincent's Health suffers data breach in cyber attack
The Danger of Overreliance on Automation in Cybersecurity
Time to Rethink Cybersecurity? Qualcomm Vulnerabilities Exploited
Top 10 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024 and Beyond
Ubisoft Hackers Scrambled for 900GB of Data Before Foiled
University of Innsbruck Hit by Cyberattack: Personal Data of 23,000 Students Stolen
Use Of AI In DeepFakes Accelerating Risks To Companies
25th December
5 steps to navigate cyberthreats during this holiday season
Blockchain the key to combating North Korean cybercrime
Britons warned to watch out for QR code scams in sales as risk of ‘attacks’ rise
Burlington, Ontario, recovers most of $500K lost in 2019 phishing scam
Cloud Atlas' Spear-Phishing Attacks Target Russian Agro and Research Companies
Crypto scammers use 'wallet drainer' ploy on Google and X ads, rake in $59 million in phishing scams
Generative AI is forcing enterprises - and policymakers - to rewrite the rules of cybersecurity
Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) source code reportedly leaked online a year after RockStar hack
GTA V source code allegedly leaked in a tribute to jailed Lapsus$ hacker
Hacker Steals US$30,000 From Premier Tobacco Auction Floors
How many times are you going to think about ransomware in 2024?
Integris health becomes target of cyber-attack, patient data potentially compromised
Kaspersky predicts new exploits from APT actors in 2024
Major crypto hacks of 2023: how industry lost over $1b within minutes
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC WIP Screenshots Were Leaked
Ministers fear a cyber attack cutting all our electricity – this is why
Mint Mobile Data Breach Exposes Customer Information
Morocco Ranks 15th Among Counties Most Vulnerable to Cyber Threats
Navigating the Crossroads of Cybersecurity: Passkeys and Biometrics
Over 15 cyber attack groups affiliated with Iran, Hezbollah or Hamas are operating against Israel, says National Cyber Directorate
Ransomware Leak Site Victims Reached Record-High in November
Scammers on the rise: three on-chain cybersecurity predictions for 2024
Securing Your Smartphone: Essential Security Practices Unveiled
Shocking Report Of Cyber Attack In India
The hidden cyber security risks of smart devices
The Intersection of IoT and Financial Security: Expert Tips for Protection
The latest data breach that compromised customer information has been confirmed by Mint Mobile
Top 5 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out for in 2024 and Beyond
Vietnamese Group Hacks and Sells Bedroom Camera Footage
