Cisco confirms ‘ongoing investigation’ after crims brag about selling tons of data

October 15, 2024 at 06:40PM Cisco is investigating a potential data breach following claims from hacker IntelBroker, who alleges they stole and are selling sensitive Cisco files, including source code and credentials. Multiple major companies may be affected. Cisco has not confirmed the breach details, and investigations are ongoing. ### Meeting Takeaways from Cisco Data … Read more

MoneyGram Goes Offline After Vague Cyber Woes

September 24, 2024 at 01:51PM MoneyGram’s payment services are currently down due to a cybersecurity issue, with no clear timeline for resolution. The company informed the public through social media that it’s investigating the issue, involving third-party experts and law enforcement. This raises concerns about the potential exposure of sensitive customer data, making them vulnerable … Read more

Unpacking Slack Hacks: 6 Ways to Protect Sensitive Data with Secure Collaboration

August 26, 2024 at 07:30AM Sensitive data being shared through basic security channels poses risks. Disney’s data breach and other company incidents highlight the need for secure communication tools. SSH Communications Security offers SalaX Secure Collaboration 2024, providing end-to-end encryption, flexible deployment options, and features for data sovereignty, record-keeping, and authentication methods. Learn more about … Read more

Swipe Right for Data Leaks: Dating Apps Expose Location, More

July 22, 2024 at 03:14PM Security researchers from Belgium found that numerous dating apps may compromise users’ privacy by leaking sensitive data and even their exact location. All 15 apps analyzed had vulnerabilities that could be exploited to obtain sensitive user information. Additionally, trilateration techniques were used to pinpoint users’ precise locations, posing potential physical … Read more

Computer maker Zotac exposed customers’ RMA info on Google Search

July 8, 2024 at 06:04PM Zotac, a computer hardware manufacturer, inadvertently exposed customers’ sensitive information through misconfigured web folders holding return merchandise authorization (RMA) data. Google searches with specific parameters revealed personal details such as invoices, addresses, and contact information. Remediation efforts are underway, with data now mostly secured, although still accessible via Google. Customers … Read more

1Touch.io Integrates AI Into Mainframe Security

June 28, 2024 at 09:35AM 1touch.io has launched its mainframe security posture management (MSPM) product, utilizing contextual AI to enhance data discovery and classification accuracy. Mainframes, supporting majority of global IT workloads, face security challenges in hybrid cloud environments. MSPM offers comprehensive visibility and fast database scanning, integrating with mainframe data sources and supporting various … Read more

Canada & UK Partner in Joint 23andMe Data Breach Investigation

June 11, 2024 at 04:54PM Canada and the UK are conducting a joint investigation into a 23andMe data breach after a threat actor posted 4 million company records on the Dark Web. 23andMe confirmed the breach affected 7 million people due to a credential-stuffing attack. The investigation aims to protect individuals’ privacy rights and scrutinizes … Read more

DoJ Shakes Up North Korea’s Widespread IT Freelance Scam Operation

May 20, 2024 at 08:06PM North Korean tech workers are being deployed to non-sanctioned countries, misrepresenting themselves and using falsified documents to gain remote-work access for cyberattacks and fraud schemes, netting millions for the regime. US agencies have indicted individuals involved in this operation, attempting to evade sanctions and victimize US companies. North Korea operates … Read more

Aussie cops probe MediSecure’s ‘large-scale ransomware data breach’

May 17, 2024 at 07:39PM Australian prescriptions provider MediSecure was hit by a ransomware attack, potentially compromising patients’ personal and health data. The incident is believed to have originated from a third-party vendor. Authorities are investigating the breach, and MediSecure is working with regulatory agencies and cybersecurity officials to manage the impact. This highlights a … Read more

House Passes Bill Barring Sale of Personal Information to Foreign Adversaries

March 21, 2024 at 11:12AM The US House of Representatives passed bipartisan bill H.R. 7520, prohibiting data brokers from selling Americans’ personal information to foreign adversary countries or entities. The bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the legislation and covers various sensitive information types. The legislation aims to safeguard national security and individual … Read more