May 23, 2024 at 04:35AM The UK’s data protection watchdog plans to fine the Police Service of Northern Ireland £750,000 over a data breach exposing officers’ information. The breach impacted 9,483 officers and resulted from an accidental release of data. The Information Commissioner’s Office emphasizes the breach’s severe impact and intends to fine the PSNI … Read more
May 13, 2024 at 10:19AM The Post Millennial and Human Events were hacked, exposing data of writers, editors, and subscribers. Have I Been Pwned added this data, including names, email addresses, passwords, and more, to their breach notification service. The source of the data is unclear. The affected sites have not issued statements, so subscribers … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 10:36AM Law enforcement agencies revived a LockBit ransomware data leak site to tease new revelations on the takedown of LockBit’s infrastructure. The site was initially taken down during Operation Cronos, and later revived to announce upcoming blog posts at 14:00:00 UTC on Tuesday. The potential reveal of LockBit’s operator remains highly … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 12:06AM Over a million records of Australians visiting local pubs and clubs have been leaked online. The data includes individuals’ names, addresses, dates of birth, and venues visited. Outabox, a tech services company, appears to be involved in collecting and possibly mishandling the data. Clubs and authorities are investigating the breach, … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 06:57AM The LockBit ransomware gang leaked 1Gb of allegedly stolen data from the District of Columbia’s Department of Insurance and Banking. The group threatens to release an additional 800Gb unless a ransom is paid. The stolen data contains sensitive information, potentially including names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Tyler … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 04:34AM A UK-based company, VISAV, fixed a bug in its Neighbourhood Alert platform following a report of a security issue. The bug had allowed unverified users to access personal data of registered members, including police officers and MPs. Once aware, the company promptly rectified the issue and reported itself to the … Read more
April 15, 2024 at 05:55PM RansomHub gang leaks claims of stolen corporate and patient data from Change Healthcare after cyberattack. Previously linked to BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware operation, the gang threatened to release data unless a deal is reached. Screenshots of files show data-sharing agreements and patient information. Deadline set for payment of extortion demand or data … Read more
April 15, 2024 at 12:03PM Dutch chipmaker Nexperia announced a network breach by hackers in March 2024. The ransomware gang, Dunghill Leak, claimed the incident and threatened to leak alleged stolen data. Nexperia shut down IT systems, launched an investigation, and reported the incident to authorities. The breach includes confidential data from various categories and … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 10:48AM Knostic, a startup founded in late 2023 by cybersecurity veterans Gadi Evron and Sounil Yu, has emerged from stealth mode with $3.3 million in pre-seed funding. They have developed an access control solution for enterprises using generative AI to provide personalized need-to-know access control for large language models, preventing sensitive … Read more
April 10, 2024 at 01:53PM The Medusa ransomware gang took credit for a cyberattack on Tarrant County Appraisal District, threatening to release 218GB of data unless a $100,000 ransom is paid within six days. Approximately 300 people’s personal information was compromised, prompting the district to secure the network and involve cybersecurity experts. The FBI has … Read more