Delta Dental says data breach exposed info of 7 million people

December 15, 2023 at 10:01AM Delta Dental of California has notified almost seven million patients of a data breach. The breach involved unauthorized access through MOVEit software, leading to the exposure of personal data, including names, financial account numbers, and credit/debit card details. Impacted customers are offered 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity … Read more

New NKAbuse malware abuses NKN blockchain for stealthy comms

December 14, 2023 at 05:16PM NKAbuse is a new Go-based multi-platform malware exploiting NKN (New Kind of Network) technology. It targets Linux desktops, IoT devices, and supports MIPS, ARM, and 386 architectures. It uses NKN for DDoS attacks and as a remote access trojan, making it difficult to detect and defend against. Its use of … Read more

Zero Networks Raises $20 Million to Secure Access to Enterprise Assets

December 13, 2023 at 08:30AM Zero Networks, a zero trust identity and network security solutions provider, has secured $20 million in a Series B funding round, bringing the total raised to $45 million. US Venture Partners led the investment with contributions from CyberArk, F2 Capital, Pico Venture Partners, Venrock, and angel investors. The Israeli startup … Read more

Google Cloud’s ‘Dataproc’ Abuse Risk Endangers Corporate Data Stores

December 12, 2023 at 02:44PM Security vulnerabilities in Google Cloud’s “Dataproc” service could allow hackers to access sensitive data and execute unauthorized operations due to default open firewall ports without authentication. Despite researchers’ efforts, Google has not addressed the issue. They recommend proper network segmentation and vulnerability management to mitigate the risk until a fix … Read more

Ukraine’s largest mobile carrier Kyivstar down following cyberattack

December 12, 2023 at 10:47AM Ukraine’s largest telecom provider, Kyivstar, suffered a cyberattack impacting over 25 million subscribers, causing mobile and internet service disruption. The company attributed the attack to hackers, involving law enforcement. There’s speculation of Russian involvement amid the ongoing conflict. Subscribers can access Vodafone Ukraine’s roaming services, and utilize internal roaming during … Read more

Toyota warns customers of data breach exposing personal, financial info

December 11, 2023 at 12:55PM Toyota Financial Services suffered a data breach exposing sensitive personal and financial data. The breach, attributed to Medusa ransomware, impacted systems in Europe and Africa. Stolen data, including customer names, addresses, and financial details, have been shared on the dark web. Toyota is conducting an investigation and promises to notify … Read more

SpyLoan Scandal: 18 Malicious Loan Apps Defraud Millions of Android Users

December 11, 2023 at 03:00AM Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered 18 malicious loan apps on the Google Play Store, collectively downloaded over 12 million times. These apps target users in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, gathering personal and financial information for blackmail. It’s crucial to download apps from official sources and scrutinize permissions and reviews … Read more

Klarytee Raises $900k Pre-Seed Round to Make Data Secure by Default

December 5, 2023 at 06:34PM Klarytee, a data security platform, has raised $900,000 in pre-Seed funding led by Concept Ventures and high-profile angels. Founded by Dr. Nithin Thomas, the software safeguards sensitive information by integrating encryption directly into the data. Klarytee features capabilities like real-time encryption across applications and an add-in for Microsoft Word, primarily … Read more

DSPM deep dive: debunking data security myths

December 5, 2023 at 11:26AM DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) has gained attention for providing visibility into data’s location, access, usage, and security. It’s not solely about cloud infrastructure but encompasses all data, including on-premises and SaaS. Discovery is just the start; reducing real risks requires deep insight and actionable security measures. Varonis emphasizes the … Read more

Tipalti investigates claims of data stolen by ransomware gang

December 4, 2023 at 02:27PM Tipalti is probing a potential breach by ALPHV ransomware, who claim to have stolen 265 GB of data, including information from Twitch and Roblox. The gang, undetected since September, intends to extort affected Tipalti customers individually, with the company asserting robust security measures are in place. Meeting Summary: **Issue:** Possible … Read more