Top 3 Threat Report Insights for Q2 2024

September 12, 2024 at 07:18AM In its Q2 2024 SASE Threat Report, Cato CTRL revealed critical insights from analyzing 1.38 trillion network flows. Notable findings include the identification of IntelBroker as a major threat actor, 66% of brand spoofing targeting Amazon, and the continued exploitation of Log4j and Oracle WebLogic vulnerabilities. Security recommendations from the … Read more

Car rental giant Avis data breach impacts over 299,000 customers

September 9, 2024 at 01:45PM Avis, the American car rental company, experienced a data breach when attackers accessed one of its business applications and unauthorizedly obtained customer personal information. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Avis, a car rental company, experienced a data breach in one of its business applications last month. As … Read more

Car rental giant Avis discloses data breach impacting customers

September 6, 2024 at 02:10PM Avis, a well-known car rental company, disclosed a recent data breach where attackers accessed their business application from August 3 to August 6, stealing names and other sensitive customer information. Avis has taken measures to enhance security and has advised affected customers to monitor their accounts for unauthorized activity and … Read more

4.3 Million Impacted by HealthEquity Data Breach

July 29, 2024 at 06:57AM HealthEquity is notifying 4.3 million individuals about a data breach where their personal and health information was accessed. The incident was discovered on March 25, involving unauthorized access to protected health information and personally identifiable information stored outside of the company’s core systems. HealthEquity is providing affected individuals with free … Read more

FBCS data breach impact now reaches 4.2 million people

July 26, 2024 at 02:53PM Debt collection agency FBCS has expanded the number of people affected by a February data breach to 4.2 million in the US. The breached data includes personal info such as SSN, account details, and more. New notifications have been sent out, warning of increased phishing risks, and offering free credit … Read more

Advance Auto Parts Data Breach Affects 2.3M Customers

July 11, 2024 at 03:28PM Over 2.3 million people are to receive letters due to a data breach at Advance Auto Parts. The breach compromised personal information of job applicants and employees, including names, Social Security numbers, and more. Unauthorized access to the company’s cloud environment was discovered and reported to law enforcement. Credit monitoring … Read more

BBC Data Breach Impacts 25,000 Employees

May 31, 2024 at 04:49AM The BBC has informed current and former employees about a data breach involving files storing information on BBC Pension Scheme members. Information including names, National Insurance numbers, addresses, and dates of birth was accessed, impacting over 25,000 individuals. The BBC stated there is no misuse evidence and no impact on … Read more

ABN Amro Client Data Possibly Stolen in AddComm Ransomware Attack

May 28, 2024 at 11:12AM ABN Amro reported a ransomware attack on third-party services provider AddComm, potentially compromising client data. AddComm confirmed containment and restoration of systems but couldn’t specify the stolen data. ABN Amro stopped using AddComm’s services and is focusing on informing clients and minimizing the impact of the breach. The bank’s systems … Read more

MediSecure Data Breach Impacts Patient and Healthcare Provider Information 

May 20, 2024 at 07:15AM MediSecure, an Australian digital prescription services provider, revealed that data stored on its systems until November 2023 was compromised in a recent ransomware attack. The incident, originating from a third-party provider, impacted personal and health information, related to prescriptions delivered through its system. The company assured that the cyber incident … Read more

Collection agency FBCS warns data breach impacts 1.9 million people

April 29, 2024 at 10:29AM Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) discovered unauthorized access to its network, impacting 1,955,385 individuals in the U.S. The breach accessed personal data like SSN and account info. FBCS is providing credit monitoring and enhancing security measures. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility. Recipients are urged to stay vigilant against … Read more