Recent Data Breaches

Ransomware’s Shifting Entry Points

Summary Vulnerability exploitation and credential theft have overtaken phishing as the primary initial access vectors for ransomware attacks. This shift underscores the evolving threat landscape and the need for robust cybersecurity measures beyond traditional email […]

Recent Data Breaches

Landmark Admin Breach Impacts 1.6 Million

Summary Landmark Admin, a third-party insurance administrator, disclosed a data breach impacting 1.6 million individuals, double the initial estimate. The breach, discovered in May 2024, exposed sensitive personal data like Social Security numbers, financial details, […]

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Hertz Hit by Ransomware

Summary Hertz confirms customer data breach after Clop ransomware gang exploits Cleo zero-day vulnerability. Sensitive data like names, contact details, driver’s licenses, and even Social Security numbers were exposed. Hertz offers two years of free […]

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M&S Cyberattack Disrupts Operations

Summary Marks & Spencer, a major British retailer, suffered a cyberattack over the Easter holiday, disrupting in-store services like contactless payments and click-and-collect. The company halted online orders as the incident unfolded, impacting sales and […]

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Quantum’s Surveillance Power Play

Summary Quantum Corporation significantly bolstered its surveillance capabilities by acquiring Pivot3’s assets, gaining access to valuable technology, an expanded customer base, and increased market share. This acquisition solidified Quantum’s position in the video surveillance market, […]

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Edge Devices: SMBs’ Biggest Ransomware Threat

Summary Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) through vulnerabilities in their network edge devices. These devices, such as VPNs, firewalls, and routers, often lack robust security measures, making them easy targets […]

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NTLM Hash Exploits Rock Poland and Romania

Summary Days after a Microsoft patch for a critical NTLM vulnerability, government and private institutions in Poland and Romania found themselves under attack. The exploit, CVE-2025-24054, allows attackers to steal NTLM hashes, potentially leading to […]

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Royal Mail Data Leak: A Supplier’s Breach

Summary Royal Mail is investigating a data breach affecting its supplier, Spectos GmbH. The breach exposed 144GB of data, including customer PII and internal communications. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities of supply chains and the […]

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Blue Shield Data Leak

Summary Blue Shield of California leaked the health data of 4.7 million members to Google due to a misconfigured Google Analytics setup. The leak occurred between April 2021 and January 2024, exposing sensitive information like […]

Recent Data Breaches

Codefinger Ransomware Targets AWS S3

Summary Codefinger ransomware exploits AWS S3’s server-side encryption, holding data hostage by encrypting it with keys only they possess. This attack highlights the critical need for robust security measures in cloud environments and proactive steps […]