Recent Data Breaches

Impresa Attacked

Summary The Lapsus$ ransomware group launched a significant cyberattack against Impresa, Portugal’s largest media conglomerate, disrupting its online presence and impacting websites, newspapers, and TV channels. The attack highlighted the increasing sophistication of ransomware gangs […]

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Meta’s $167M Spyware Victory

Summary A California jury ordered NSO Group to pay Meta $167 million in punitive damages for hacking 1,400 WhatsApp accounts with Pegasus spyware. This landmark verdict marks a significant win for privacy and security, potentially […]

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Rubrik’s GenAI & AWS Expansion

Summary Rubrik is expanding its services into the AWS ecosystem and integrating generative AI management tools. This move enhances their backup and cybersecurity offerings, providing customers with more comprehensive data protection. The expansion includes new […]

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Third-Party Risks: 2025’s Breach Culprits

Summary Third-party and machine credential breaches are escalating quickly, outpacing those tied to internal employees. Organizations must prioritize unified identity governance across all users, including third parties and machines. Ignoring this escalating risk exposes organizations […]

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Kronos Ransomware Chaos

Summary The 2021 Kronos ransomware attack disrupted payroll and HR systems for thousands of organizations, highlighting the vulnerability of cloud-based services and the importance of third-party risk management. The attack led to lawsuits, a $6 […]

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Swissport Cyberattack: A Ransomware Saga

Summary Swissport, a major aviation services provider, suffered a ransomware attack in early February 2022. The BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility and exfiltrated 1.6TB of data, including sensitive personal information. While Swissport contained the initial […]

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National Public Data Breach Fallout

Summary The National Public Data breach exposed billions of records, impacting millions and leading to the company’s bankruptcy. This article examines the breach, its impact, and offers advice on protecting yourself from similar incidents. Learn […]

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Cohesity’s Future: Veritas, AI, and IPO

Summary Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen discusses the Veritas integration, focusing on customer benefits, AI innovation, and the company’s IPO readiness. He emphasizes Cohesity’s commitment to existing Veritas customers, highlighting the enhanced security and AI capabilities […]

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Snowflake Breach: A Cybersecurity Fallout

Summary The 2024 Snowflake data breach wasn’t a direct attack on Snowflake’s systems, but rather a result of compromised customer credentials and a lack of multi-factor authentication. Hackers exploited stolen credentials to access customer data […]

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Ascension Health: Ransomware’s Grip

Summary Ascension Health, a major US healthcare provider, suffered a ransomware attack impacting 5.6 million people. The attack disrupted operations, forcing manual record-keeping and ambulance diversions. This incident underscores the vulnerability of the healthcare sector […]