Recent Data Breaches

Salt Typhoon Targets US Telcos

Summary Chinese state-sponsored hackers, Salt Typhoon, exploited Cisco devices with a custom tool, JumbledPath, to spy on US and global telecommunications providers. They leveraged stolen credentials and a Cisco IOS vulnerability to gain access, exfiltrating […]

Recent Data Breaches

Mermaids Fined For Data Breach

Summary The transgender charity Mermaids was fined £25,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of its users. The breach, discovered in 2019, involved an internal email […]

Recent Data Breaches

Ghost Ransomware Alert

Summary The FBI and CISA issued a joint advisory concerning the Ghost (Cring) ransomware group targeting organizations across 70+ countries. Ghost actors exploit vulnerabilities in public-facing applications, deploying ransomware and exfiltrating data for double extortion. […]

Recent Data Breaches

Zacks Data Breach Exposes Millions

Summary A hacker leaked data of 12 million Zacks Investment Research users. The data includes names, usernames, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, and passwords. This marks another significant security incident for Zacks, following previous […]

Data Backup

Hybrid Harmony: Blending Backup

Summary This article explores the advantages of combining on-premises and cloud backup solutions, creating a hybrid approach. We delve into the benefits, challenges, and best practices for implementing such a system. This hybrid strategy offers […]

Recent Data Breaches

British Library Hacked

Summary The British Library suffered a ransomware attack in October 2023, resulting in the leak of employee data and disruption of services. The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility, demanding a ransom that the Library refused […]

Recent Data Breaches

AT&T Data Breach Exposes Millions

Summary AT&T suffered a significant data breach impacting nearly all its wireless customers. Hackers accessed call and text records, but not content or sensitive personal information. The breach highlights the vulnerability of data stored on […]

Data Storage Case Studies

Backup’s Evolution: Trends and Innovations

Summary This article explores the exciting evolution of managed backup services, highlighting key innovations like AI integration, edge computing, and serverless architectures. These advancements offer improved security, efficiency, and scalability for businesses of all sizes. […]